Songs for Preschoolers to Explore Fish in the Ocean
It’s so much fun to rediscover the world through the eyes of a young child. Whether they are learning about animals, shapes, colors or numbers, songs are a fantastic way for little one’s to begin their educational preschool adventures. We’ve compiled a list of videos, poems and songs for your preschooler to learn everything they can about fish in the ocean.
Videos to watch and dance along with
1. Baby Beluga by Raffi
Sweet little song about the life of a baby whale in the deep blue sea.
2. The Laurie Berkner Band- The Goldfish
Fun and energetic song that will get the kids dancing along to the catchy tune.
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3. Puffin Rock Theme Song
This sweet children’s show from Ireland is so enchanting, it will open new worlds in the sea and sky.
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4. Caspar Babypants – Pretty Crabby
A cute little song that teaches young ones not to touch marine life.
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5. The Little Mermaid – Under the Sea
Who can forget this classic? Your preschooler will be singing and dancing to this one all day long!
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Fun Fish Songs for Learning While Playing
Use these songs and games to learn about fish, ocean life and sailing. Using movement with the rhymes helps preschool children memorize through fun and games.
6. Charlie Over the Ocean
Lyrics: Charlie Over the Ocean, Charlie Over the Ocean
Charlie Over the Sea, Charlie Over the Sea
Charlie Caught a Big fish, Charlie Caught a Big fish
Can’t Catch Me, Can’t Catch Me
Game: This is a call and response game. The children sit in a circle and one child walks around the back of the circle. The child walking around the back calls out the first line and the rest of the children respond with repeating the line. The child chooses someone else in the circle when they catch a “big fish” and runs around to sit in their space before the end of “can’t catch me.”
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7. A Sailor Went to Sea
Lyrics: A sailor went to sea sea sea
to see what she could see see see.
But all that she could see see see
was the bottom of the deep blue sea sea sea.
A seahorse!
A sailor went to sea sea sea
to see what she could see see see.
But all that she could see see see
was a seahorse swimming in the sea sea sea.
A jellyfish!
A sailor went to sea sea sea
to see what she could see see see.
But all that she could see see see
was a jellyfish swimming and a seahorse
swimming in the sea sea sea.
Game: Create your own repetitive dance moves for each refrain. Add these fish with each one: Turtle, Octopus, Whale, Starfish, etc.
Learn More: LooLoo Kids – Nursery Rhymes and Children’s Songs
8. Down at the Beach
Lyrics: Dance, dance, dance at the beach.
Down, down, down at the beach.
Dance, dance, dance at the beach.
Down, down, down at the beach.
Swim, swim, swim…
Game: Click on the link above for the fun fifties style music. Create your own dance moves to get your preschooler moving and grooving!
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9. 5 Little Seashells
Lyrics: 5 little seashells lying on the shore,
Swish went the waves, and then there were 4.
4 little seashells cozy as could be.
Swish went the waves, and then there were 3.
3 little seashells all pearly new,
Swish went the waves, and then there were 2.
2 little seashells lying in the sun,
Swish went the waves, and then there was 1.
1 little seashell left all alone,
I whispered “Shhh” as I took it home.
Game:
• Hold up 5 fingers
• Use your other hand to swish over the first hand
• As the hand swishes, put the first in a fist
• Swish back again
• As the hand swishes again, put out 4 fingers on the first hand
10. If You’re a Pirate and You Know It
Lyrics: If you’re a pirate and you know it, swab the deck (swish, swish)
If you’re a pirate and you know it, swab the deck (swish, swish)
If you’re a pirate and you know it, then you’ll hear the sea winds blowin’.
If you’re a pirate and you know it, swab the deck (swish, swish)
Game: Sung to the tune of “If You’re Happy and You Know It,” create movement for each of the motions. Continue the song with:
• Walk the plank
• Look for Treasures
• Say Ahoy!
Songs to sing along with
Use these ocean songs with lyrics to introduce math and reading skills.
11. There’s a Hole in the Bottom of the Sea
An introduction to math as it adds more objects with each verse.
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12. Slippery Fish
Learn some different kinds of fish and see words for an introduction to reading while singing along!
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13. How to Fish
Fun song about a son and his father fishing on the sea!
14. Ten Little Fishies
Learn to count to Ten with this fun sing-along video.
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15. The Rainbow Fish
A sing along for this classic children’s story.
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16. Down in the Deep Blue Sea
Explore many different types of creatures under the sea. The repetitive and simple words make this one so easy to learn for little ones.
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Fishy Nursery Rhymes
Short and catchy rhymes will keep your preschooler giggling while learning.
17. Goldfish
Goldfish, Goldfish
Swimming All Around
Goldfish, Goldfish
Never Makes a Sound
Pretty Little Goldfish
Never Can Talk
All It Does is Wiggle
When it Tries to Walk!
18. One Little Fish
One Little Fish
Swam in his Dish
He Blew Bubbles
And Made a Wish
All he Wanted was another fish
To Swim with him in his little dish.
Another fish came one day
To blow bubbles while they played
Two little fish
Blowing bubbles
in the dish
Swimming Around singing Plish, Plish, Plish!
19. Waiting for a Fish
I am waiting for a fish
I will not quit.
I am waiting for a fish
I sit and sit.
I am waiting for a fish.
I will not rush.
I am waiting for a fish.
Shhh….hush, hush hush.
Did I get one?
20. Fish and Cat
What is this and what is that?
This is a fish and that is a cat.
What is that and what is this?
That is a cat and this is a fish.
21. Going Fishing
I took my shiny fishing rod,
And went down to the sea.
There I caught a little fish,
Which made one fish and me.
I took my shiny fishing rod,
And went down to the sea.
There I caught a little crab,
Which made one fish, one crab and me.
I took my shiny fishing rod,
And went down to the sea,
There I caught a little clam,
Which made one fish, one crab, one clam and me.
22. Fish
How I wish
I were a fish.
My day would begin
flapping my fins.
I would make a commotion
out in the ocean.
It would be cool
to swim in a school.
In the sea
I’d move so free.
With just one thought
Don’t get caught!
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