Dutch Body Parts Songs for Kids

The body parts songs

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  Hoofd en Schouders

  Head, Shoulders · 1:55 · Premium

  het hoofd, schouders, knieën, voeten

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  Mijn Gezicht

  My Face · 1:59 · Premium

  het gezicht, ogen, de neus, de mond

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  Twee Handen, Twee Voeten

  Two Hands, Two Feet · 1:50 · Premium

  handen, voeten, vingers, armen

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  Ik Beweeg Mijn Lijf

  I Move My Body · 2:00 · Premium

  het lijf, bewegen, springen, draaien

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  Van Top tot Teen

  Head to Toes · 1:45 · Premium

  het hoofd, ogen, de neus, de mond

Dutch body parts words from these songs

Every key word and phrase across the unit, with its English meaning.

Tips for parents

• Touch each body part as it's sung. The movement is what makes these words stick.
• Turn it into Simon Says in Dutch: “touch your …” using the words from the song.
• At bath time, name the body parts you wash in Dutch.

Questions parents ask

My child can't sit still. Will body songs work?

They're made for it. Body songs ask kids to point, clap and wiggle, so moving is part of learning, not a distraction from it.

Which Dutch words are in these body parts songs?

15 key words and phrases, including het hoofd (head), schouders (shoulders), knieën (knees), voeten (feet), het gezicht (face), ogen (eyes), de neus (nose), de mond (mouth). The full list is above, and every song page shows the complete lyrics with translation.

Are the Dutch body parts songs free?

The lyrics, translations and word lists here are free to read. Playing the songs is part of Premium, which you can try free for 7 days. The first unit, greeting songs, is free forever.

How long are the songs?

Between 1:45 and 2:00 each, about 9 minutes for all 5. Short enough to replay, which is where most of the learning happens.