Songs for Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

These social skills songs for children are available from a variety of albums. 

SELF-AWARNESS - Songs about feelings, moods and body awareness
60 Beats Per Minute Brain Builders – Jack Hartmann
Ah! Breathe – Music with Mar.
Be – Growing Sound
Breathe –Lauren Mayer
Breathe In Breathe Out–Betsy Rose
Bubble – Pierce Freelon
Butterflies (in my Tum) - Claudia Robin Gunn
Dealing With Feelings Rap –Paulette Meier
Disgust –The Wise Channel
Emotion - Emoción (BILINGUAL) –Growing Sound
The Expression on My Face –Tuned Into Learning
Face My Fears – Lauren Mayer
Fear –The Wise Channel
Feelings and Fears - Dr. Mac.
The Grumpytime Club - Carrie Ferguson
Heart - Pierce Freelon
Hello Body (Body Awareness) –Fr. Jeremy Jensen - Mindful Youth Project
How Am I Feeling? – Exploring Language Through Song and Play
If You're Angry and You Know It – Jack Hartmann
I Love Me (L.O.V.E.) – Shawny
I'm Mad –The Wise Channel
Living Lighter – Treela
Martin and Robby – Paulette Meier and David Kisor
Mr. Hummingbird (Focused Listening) – Mindful Youth Project
My Body – Pierce Freelon
My Body Belongs to Me – Lorraine Bayless
Only One You – Jenn Cleary
Saying, "What You Did Was Wrong –Andrew Germain's Life Skills
Show Me How You Feel – Jack Hartmann
The Day the Colors Went Away – Shawny
Vulnerable – Pierce Freelon
We All Have Feelings – Margie La Bella
Your Space – Dylan Glanzer

SELF MANAGEMENT - Managing emotions, calming strategies
Big Kids Know How To Cry - Dr. Mac.
Body Check –Tuned Into Learning
Calm Down–Groovy Nate
Calm Down–Kari Thomas Kovak
Calm Down Cat – Mindful Youth Project
Count to Ten! – Jim Rule
Freeze – Mindful Youth Project
Hands to Yourself –Jack Hartmann
I Can Talk It Out – Todd Werner
One Quiet Minute (Impulse Control) – Mindful Youth Project
Para y Piensa - Stop and Think (BILINGUAL) –Growing Sound
The Quiet Me – Music with Mar.
Relax Ah! – Music with Mar.
Self Control - Autocontrol (BILINGUAL) –Growing Sound
Smell the Flower, Blow the Candle Out – Growing Sound
The Strategy Wheel – Paulette Meier
Squadoosh Randy & Dave
Super Student –Tuned Into Learning
Talk to Me –Andrew Germain's Life Skills
Turtle Time – Jenn Cleary
When We Get There – Ants On A Log
Words – Tickle Tune Typhoon
Words For My Emotions – Growing Sound
Work It Out With Words – Jack Hartmann
Zombie In My Head(includes skill building worksheet) – Bee Parks and the Hornets & Ants On A Log

SOCIAL AWARENESS: Understanding the feelings and perspectives of others
A Little Bit Different, A Lot The Same – Growing Sound
Body Talk –Tuned Into Learning
¿Como te sientes? –The Wise Channel
Don't Be Bossy – Todd Werner
Don't Judge Them – Paulette Meier
Empathy – Fyütch
Empathy – John Dale
Jumping to Conclusions –Jan Nigro
Love Right Now –Jenn Cleary
No One Exactly Like You –Pierce Freelon
No One Is A Nobody –Caring and Capable Kids
Talking 'bout a Put-Down –Jan Nigro
That Friend, My Friend, Is You – Growing Sound
There's More To Me –The Wise Channel
Walk In My Shoes –Todd Werner
Walk A Mile (In My Shoes) – Jan Nigro
We Feel It – Alphabet Rockers
What Does Peace Mean? –Paulette Meier

RELATIONSHIP SKILLS: Teaching Interpersonal Problem-Solving Skills
A Smile and a Kind Word –"Prudence Pennypack and Pamela Pigella"
Be A Bucket Filler – Lauren Mayer
Be a Friend – Don’t Be a Bully – Jack Hartmann
Be the Kind of Person –Jim Rule
Compliments – Tuned In To Learning
Don't Let Anyone Eat Lunch Alone – Stuart Stotts
Don't Tease – Caroline and Danny
Eye to Eye – Exploring Language Through Song and Play
How to Make a Friend - Claudia Robin Gunn
I'm Sorry – Jim Rule
Look at Your Neighbor –Tuned Into Learning
My Turn Your Turn –Cathy Bollinger
Sharing is Caring –Groovy Nate
Taking Turns – Exploring Language Through Song and Play
This is the Way – Jack Hartmann
T.I.M.E. at the Peace Table – Paulette Meier
We Work It Out – Lauren Mayer
Yes, And –"Lauren Mayer

RESPONSIBLE DECISION MAKING: Making choices and showing respect
Cool Cooperation – James Oglesby
Had To Stand Up  – Ants on a Log
I Can Say "NO" When I Want To – Caring and Capable Kids
I Can Problem-Solve – Todd Werner
Keeping Friends – Vivi Melody & Family
No Is A Love Word – Pierce Freelon
Open That Door –"Prudence Pennypack and Pamela Pigella"
Respect – John Dale
Responsibility – John Dale
Ryan and Daniel's Foxtail -Tim Seston
Show Kindness Every Day – Jack Hartmann
Step Up Speak Out – Vitamin L
Stop Bullying Now – Jack Hartmann
Stop Think Choose – Steve Couch
What Should I Do? –Caring and Capable Kids
Who I Am Makes A Difference –Caring and Capable Kids
Working Together –"Prudence Pennypack and Pamela Pigella"

 

Musical Plays That Teach Social Skills/Character Education
Bullies Anonymous –Bad Wolf Press
Character Matters – Bad Wolf Press
Character Matters II –Bad Wolf Press
Character Matters III –Bad Wolf Press
Conflict Resolution Helps You Find the Very Best Solution –Ben Stiefel 
The Day the TV Broke (Promoting Exercise and Healthy Living) –Andrea Moon
The Magical, Musical, Amazingly Beautiful Pencil! –Ben Stiefel 
Munchkin Mediation – Bad Wolf Press
Rock Solid Kids –Keith Hafner & Laszlo Slomovits
Showing Respect – That’s the Key – Ben Stiefel
Social Skills: How to Interact with Human Beings – Bad Wolf Press

More social skills songs can be found on
Character Development, Peace, School Concert and Songs that Teach Good Manners to Children