Dutch Clothes Songs for Kids

The clothes songs

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  Ik Kleed Me Aan

  I Get Dressed · 2:11 · Premium

  kleren, aankleden, het shirt, de broek

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  Mijn Schoenen

  My Shoes · 2:00 · Premium

  schoenen, sokken, voeten, lopen

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  Een Grote Hoed

  A Big Hat · 2:51 · Premium

  de hoed, groot, het hoofd, de zon

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  Wat Trek Ik Aan?

  What Do I Wear? · 1:59 · Premium

  aantrekken, de jas, koud, handschoenen

Dutch clothes words from these songs

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

Tips for parents

• Name each piece of clothing in Dutch as your child puts it on in the morning.
• Lay out two options and ask which one they want, using the Dutch words.
• Play dress-up with a box of old clothes and hats while the song plays.

Questions parents ask

When is the best time to play the clothes songs?

In the morning, while getting dressed. The song and the real clothes come together, so each word is matched with the thing in your child's hands.

Which Dutch words are in these clothes songs?

16 key words and phrases, including kleren (clothes), aankleden (to get dressed), het shirt (shirt), de broek (pants), schoenen (shoes), sokken (socks), voeten (feet), lopen (to walk). The full list is above, and every song page shows the complete lyrics with translation.

Are the Dutch clothes 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 1:59 and 2:51 each, about 9 minutes for all 4. Short enough to replay, which is where most of the learning happens.