Songs light up children's brains, helping them remember character education concepts and connect emotionally. That's what makes songs a great way to help kids remember character education lessons about honesty, respect, kindness, perseverance and more good traits. We listened to hours worth of songs to find you some of the best songs on available free* on YouTube for teaching character traits. These songs are for elementary aged students and will help you quickly launch a memorable character education lesson.
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Traits: Honesty
A lively character education song about the good feelings that come with being honest and the importance of building trust.
Traits: Honesty
Song that tells a story about a lying, tricky monkey who has trouble keeping friends.
Traits: Honesty
Upbeat character education song about telling the truth and being someone people can trust.
Traits: Respect, Caring
A diverse group of children raps about what respect is and the importance of treating each other with respect.
Traits: Respect
Respect rap style song about treating others with respect.
Traits: Respecting rules and respecting others
Song about respecting classroom rules and treating classmates with respect.
Traits: Respecting others
Gentle song with memorable hand movements about respecting each other and treating each other well.
Traits: Responsibility
Song about taking responsibility and doing what you say you'll do.
Traits: Responsibility
Lively song about following through, finishing your task, setting a good example.
Traits: Perseverance, Growth Mindset
Bruno Mars sings with the Sesame Street characters about trying and not giving up.
Traits: Perseverance, Growth Mindset
Chipper song about trying new things and finding out that it'll be ok.
Traits: Perseverance, Growth Mindset
Memorable song about trying, keeping going when things are difficult.
Traits: Caring, Kindness
Happy song that encourages kindness by teaching kids that kindness is a muscle that you need to exercise everyday.
Traits: Caring, Empathy
Song that teaches that empathy is about understanding how others feel.