“Birds singing, gibbons calling, the stream murmuring, early morning sunshine…” – Familiar lines in the song “Green Environment” remind us of the beauty of nature, the place that nurtures life. And for preschoolers, approaching the beautiful world of nature through songs is a gentle and effective way of education.
Why should children listen to environmental songs?
“Plants are friends, flowers are siblings…” – These lyrics are like lullabies, planting seeds of love for nature in children’s innocent souls. Environmental songs for preschoolers not only bring joy and excitement but also help children:
1. Grasp knowledge about the environment:
“Green trees give us shade, rivers give us fresh water…” – Preschool environmental songs often use simple, easy-to-understand language, helping children understand the important role of the environment in life. They will learn about the origin of food, the benefits of green trees, and the necessity of environmental protection.
2. Develop a love for nature:
“Love nature, protect the green environment…” – Music is a universal language that can touch hearts and evoke emotions. Environmental songs help children feel the beauty of nature, thereby developing love and gratitude for the living environment.
3. Promote environmental protection actions:
“Keep the environment clean and beautiful, join hands to build the homeland…” – Environmental songs help children realize their responsibility in protecting the environment. Through the lyrics, children will consciously reduce littering, save water, plant trees, and contribute to building a green and clean living environment.
Popular preschool environmental songs:
1. “Green Environment”
This song is used by many preschools. The lyrics are simple, the melody is cheerful, and easy to remember, suitable for preschoolers. The song helps children understand the importance of the environment and reminds them to maintain environmental hygiene.
2. “Green Tree”
The song “Green Tree” is a classic song, loved by many generations of students. The song reminds children of the benefits of green trees and evokes a love for nature in everyone.
3. “Little Bird”
The song “Little Bird” was composed by musician Hoang Van and is widely used in preschool education programs. The song is gentle and melodious, helping children love birds and raise awareness of protecting the living environment for birds.
Encourage children to participate in environmental protection activities
“Let’s be little angels, bringing a green color to the earth…” – Encourage children to participate in environmental protection activities such as:
- Planting trees
- Collecting garbage
- Saving water
- Using cloth bags instead of plastic bags
Children will be small warriors, contributing to protecting our green planet.
Advice from early childhood education experts
According to teacher Nguyen Thi Thu Hang – Teacher at Hoa Mai Lan Kindergarten in Tan Phu District: “To effectively educate preschoolers about the environment, parents should combine many forms such as: storytelling, playing games, watching cartoons, participating in practical activities…”.
A story about love for nature
Little Minh Anh – a kindergarten student at Ban Mai Kindergarten in Linh Dam – was told a story by her teacher about a little bird trapped in an iron cage. The bird cried out pitifully, wanting to escape. Minh Anh felt so sorry for the bird that she decided to ask her parents to help her open the cage to let the bird fly back to nature. The bird flew away, carrying Minh Anh’s promise: “I will always love nature and protect the environment.”
“Teach children from a young age”
There is an old saying “Teach children from a young age.” Educating preschoolers about the environment is extremely important. Environmental songs and practical activities will help children develop environmental awareness from an early age.
Let children grow up in a green, clean, beautiful environment, full of laughter and love.