English Songs for KG1, Written Out and Translated, with Audio: 8 Short Action Chants
A chant is the fastest way into a young child’s memory. Here are 8 short chants for KG1 and KG2 children, written in English with Arabic translations, with audio and an action for every line, from the free Kitabcom book, plus the alphabet song.
- Suitable age
- 4 to 6 years (KG1 and KG2)
- Suggested time
- One chant a week
- 8 short chants written in English with Arabic translations, and audio for every line.
- an action for every line, so children learn it with their body.
- the alphabet song and a song for each letter.
- how to use the chants at home and in class.
How to Sing Along with Your Child
- Tap the first line and listen to it twice.
- Say it together with the action written beside it.
- Do the next line the same way. Four lines = one chant.
- Repeat the chant for two minutes each day. By day five your child sings it alone.
The Friends Chant Unit 1: Hello, Friends!
| Line | Arabic | Action |
|---|---|---|
| مرحبًا، مرحبًا! ما اسمك؟ | Clap | |
| اسمي سارة! اسمي سارة! | Wave | |
| مرحبًا يا صديقي! سعيد بلقائك! | shake hands | |
| نحن أصدقاء! وسعداء معًا! | Jump |
The Family Chant Unit 2: My Family
| Line | Arabic | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ماما وبابا، أنا أحبّكما! | Hug | |
| يا أخي ويا أختي، العبا معي! | Clap | |
| جدّتي وجدّي، واحد، اثنان، ثلاثة! | Count on your fingers | |
| هذه عائلتي! | arms wide |
The Bag Chant Unit 3: My School Bag
| Line | Arabic | Action |
|---|---|---|
| أفتح حقيبتي! ماذا أرى؟ | Open your hands | |
| كتاب وقلم وقلم رصاص، كلها لي! | Point | |
| مسطرة وممحاة، واحد، اثنان، ثلاثة! | Count on your fingers | |
| أغلق حقيبتي. تعالوا معي! | Clap |
The Classroom Chant Unit 4: Our Classroom
| Line | Arabic | Action |
|---|---|---|
| تعالوا إلى الأمام، واحد، اثنان، ثلاثة! | Walk | |
| قفوا في صف، وانظروا إليّ! | Line up | |
| اصنعوا دائرة، وندور وندور! | turn | |
| ارجعوا إلى مقاعدكم. اجلسوا! | Sit down |
The Colors Chant Unit 5: Colors and Shapes
| Line | Arabic | Action |
|---|---|---|
| تفاحة حمراء، وشمس صفراء! | Point up | |
| أزرق وأخضر، واحد، اثنان، ثلاثة! | Clap | |
| بنفسجي، وزهري، وبرتقالي، وبنّي! | turn around | |
| أسود وأبيض! والآن اجلسوا! | Sit down |
The I Am Chant Unit 6: Numbers and Days
| Line | Arabic | Action |
|---|---|---|
| عمري ست سنوات! عمري ست سنوات! | Point to yourself | |
| عمرك سبع سنوات! عمرك سبع سنوات! | Point to a friend | |
| هو، وهي، واحد، اثنان، ثلاثة! | Clap | |
| نحن أصدقاء! وهم أيضًا! | arms wide |
The Body Chant Unit 7: My Body
| Line | Arabic | Action |
|---|---|---|
| المسوا رؤوسكم، والمسوا أنوفكم! | Touch | |
| صفّقوا بأيديكم، والمسوا أصابع أقدامكم! | Clap | |
| أغمضوا عيونكم، والآن افتحوها جيدًا! | eyes | |
| ارفعوا أيديكم إلى السماء! | Hands up |
The Toy Chant Unit 8: My Toys
| Line | Arabic | Action |
|---|---|---|
| الكرة تقفز، تقفز، تقفز! | Bounce | |
| السيارة تقول: بيب، بيب، بيب! | Drive the car | |
| الطائرة تطير عاليًا، عاليًا، عاليًا! | arms out | |
| الروبوت يقول: قف، قف، قف! | freeze |
The Alphabet Song and a Song for Each Letter
The full alphabet song with actions is in The English Alphabet Song, and every letter has its own short song on its page. Try the first eight letters:
The Chants in the Study Guides and the App
Each chant is on a page of the KG1 study guide or the KG2 study guide with its pictures. And in the Kitabcom app, your child points the phone at the page and Sara and Karim sing the chant with them while your child copies their actions.
One chant: the first line twice with actions, then the second. Two minutes.
The unit’s chant at the start and end of each lesson, with the children standing in a circle doing the actions.
Summary
- Young children remember a chant faster than any lesson.
- Each chant is 4 lines on the unit’s topic: greetings, family, the school bag, the classroom, colors, numbers, the body, toys.
- Tap a line so your child hears it in Sara’s voice and copies it with the action.
- The chants come from the free Kitabcom book, so you’re free to print them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find written KG1 English songs?
Here: 8 chants written in English and translated into Arabic, with audio and an action for every line. The alphabet song and a song for each letter are on the letter pages.
How do I use a chant with my child?
Listen to a line, repeat it together with the action, then move to the next line. One chant a week, two minutes a day. By the end of the week your child sings it alone.
Do chants really teach words?
Yes, because every chant contains the unit’s words and sentences. A child who sings My name’s Sara starts saying My name’s… on their own within days.
Can I print them for my class?
Yes. The chants come from the free Kitabcom book and appear with pictures in the KG1 and KG2 study guides. You’re welcome to print and share them.
