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Good Manners Songs for Kids: Please, Thank You, Sharing and Being Kind

By David Choi · Updated October 3, 2026

Good manners are words and habits children learn by hearing them again and again. That is exactly what songs are good at. A manners song gives a child the right words (please, thank you, hello) and a fun reason to say them over and over.

Here are our good manners songs for kids, grouped by the manners they teach, plus simple ways to practice them at home and in the classroom.

Why songs help teach manners

Telling a toddler to “say thank you” works sometimes. Singing about it works more often. A song repeats the same polite words in a cheerful way, without anyone being in trouble, and young children love to sing a line they know. Later, when a real moment comes, the words are already there.

Please and thank you songs

Please and Thank You Song

“Please, and thank you. People love to help when you’re polite.” The song explains when to say each one, then tells a simple story: you ask for a turn with a friend’s new toy, the friend shares, and you say thank you, and share your toys too.

Yes Song by Good Kids Company

Yes Song

“Would you like a carrot? Yes please!” A question and answer song that practices “yes please” and ends with “Are you polite to friends? Yes I am!”

Greeting songs: saying hello and good morning

Greeting people is one of the first manners children learn, and one of the hardest for shy toddlers. A song makes it a game.

Hello Song by Good Kids Company

Hello Song

“Say hello, just wave your hand like this.” It names the people we greet (mommy, daddy, a teacher, a friend, the neighbors, even the mailman), so children practice waving hello to everyone.

Good Morning Song by Good Kids Company

Good Morning Song

Good morning, plus a polite little conversation: “How are you? I’m great, how about you? I’m great, and thanks for asking!”

Sharing and taking turns

Sharing is hard for toddlers, and that is normal. Instead of forcing a toy out of their hands, teach the words that make sharing work: “May I have a turn, please?” and “Thank you!” The Please and Thank You Song acts out exactly this moment, which makes it a good song to sing before a playdate.

Helping and tidying up

Put Your Things Where They Belong by Good Kids Company

Put Your Things Where They Belong

Being polite includes looking after our things and the places we share. “Put your things where they belong” makes tidying up a habit, at home and in the classroom.

Table manners for kids

Mealtimes are the easiest place to practice manners every day. Start with a few simple ones:

  • Ask with please: “Please may I have some water?”
  • Say thank you when food is passed or served.
  • Wait for everyone before starting, when you can.
  • Help clear up: even a toddler can carry a plastic cup to the sink.

How to teach good manners to toddlers and preschoolers

  • Model it. Say please and thank you to your child, and to others in front of them. Children copy what they hear.
  • Praise the effort: “You said thank you all by yourself!” works better than correcting.
  • Practice with toys. Have a teddy bear ask for a turn, and let your child answer.
  • Keep it positive. Avoid shaming a child who forgets. A quiet reminder, or humming the song, is enough.
  • Sing the song before the moment, such as before a playdate, a meal or a visit to grandparents.

Use the song as a reminder. Once children know the Please and Thank You Song, humming the first line is often enough to remind them, with no lecture needed.

Manners songs are also great for practicing everyday English. See our list of English songs for kids and our daily routine songs.

Frequently asked questions

What are good manners songs for kids?

Good manners songs teach polite words and habits through repetition: please and thank you songs, greeting songs like a hello or good morning song, and songs about sharing and tidying up. Our “Please and Thank You Song,” “Yes Song” and “Hello Song” are good places to start.

At what age should children learn please and thank you?

You can start modeling please and thank you from the very beginning. Many toddlers start copying the words once they begin to talk, and preschoolers can learn when to use them. Expect reminders for a long time: that is normal.

How do I teach my toddler to share?

Teach the words that make sharing work, like “May I have a turn, please?” and “Thank you,” and practice them with toys and songs. Taking turns with a timer or a song helps, because the turn has a clear end.

Should I force my child to say thank you?

Gentle reminders work better than forcing. Model thank you yourself, praise your child when they say it, and use a song or a quiet prompt as a reminder rather than making them say it in front of others.

What are good manners for preschoolers?

Simple ones: saying please and thank you, greeting people, taking turns, waiting to speak, helping tidy up and being kind to friends. Practice one at a time, through songs, play and everyday moments.

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