German Action Songs for Kids

The action songs

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  Spring und renn

  Jump and Run · 2:13 · Premium

  springen, rennen, stehen bleiben, schnell

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  Tanz mit mir

  Dance With Me · 1:55 · Premium

  tanzen, Musik, sich bewegen, mit mir

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  Lass uns singen

  Let's Sing · 2:31 · Premium

  singen, Lied, Stimme, zusammen

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  Schnell und langsam

  Fast and Slow · 2:00 · Premium

  schnell, langsam, gehen, noch mal

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  Klatsch in die Hände

  Clap Your Hands · 2:20 · Premium

  klatschen, Hände, hoch, runter

German action words from these songs

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

Tips for parents

• Do every action together. Hearing the German word and moving to it is the whole point.
• Play freeze: stop the song and everyone freezes, then call out an action word to restart.
• Clear a little floor space first so nobody has to hold back.

Questions parents ask

Why do action songs help with a new language?

Kids show they understand by doing the move, so you can see it working without any quiz. Moving also keeps energetic children engaged for the whole song.

Which German words are in these action songs?

19 key words and phrases, including springen (to jump), rennen (to run), stehen bleiben (to stop), schnell (fast), tanzen (to dance), Musik (music), sich bewegen (to move), mit mir (with me). The full list is above, and every song page shows the complete lyrics with translation.

Are the German action 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 1:55 and 2:31 each, about 11 minutes for all 5. Short enough to replay, which is where most of the learning happens.