Music can cheer up a classroom, but which songs fit the bill? We’ve got a list of 100 school appropriate songs for the classroom.
These songs range from toe-tappers to slow-groove numbers. It’s the perfect soundtrack to your school day!
You don’t need to worry about mature themes or explicit lyrics.
These songs are perfect for the classroom.
You can play them as a background while you pick up the room or do art.
Do your students need to move? Dance around the room as a brain break.
You can have music playing when kids arrive for the day or during transitions.
It’s also the perfect soundtrack to your next class party.
Check out all 100 school appropriate songs for the classroom on this curated Spotify playlist.
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100 School Appropriate Songs Kids Love
“Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina & The Waves
“Happy” by Pharrell Williams
“Can’t Stop the Feeling!” by Justin Timberlake
“Brave” by Sara Bareilles
“What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong
“I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack
“My Wish” by Rascal Flatts
“Life Is a Highway” by Rascal Flatts
“Humble and Kind” by Tim McGraw
“One Call Away” by Charlie Puth
“The Best Day” by Taylor Swift
“Rise Up” by Andra Day
“Broken & Beautiful” by Kelly Clarkson
“Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” by Kelly Clarkson
“Ok Not To Be Ok” by Marshmello and Demi Lovato
“Fight Song” by Rachel Platten
“Beautiful People” by Ed Sheeran and Khalid
“Stand by You” by Rachel Platten
“Try Everything” by Shakira
“This Is Me” by Keala Settle
“Better When I’m Dancin'” by Meghan Trainor
“True Colors” by Anna Kenrick and Justin Timberlake
“Stand In the Light” by Jordan Smith
“Just Be You” by Anthem Lights and Sadie Robertson Huff
“Let It Go” by Idina Menzel
“Wonderful Life” by Zendaya
“Dream Big” by Ryan Shupe and The Rubberband
“Ordinary Miracle” by Sarah McLachlan
“Never Gonna Let You Down” by Colbie Caillat
“Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift
“ABC” by The Jackson 5
“My Favorite Things” by Julie Andrews
“Surfin’ USA” by The Beach Boys
“We Are Family” by Sister Sledge
“Believer” by Imagine Dragons
“High Hopes” by Panic! At the Disco
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow & What a Wonderful World” by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
“Stand by Me” by Ben E. King
“Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley & The Wailers
“You Are My Sunshine” by Johnny Cash
“I’m a Believer” by The Monkees
“You’ve Got a Friend in Me” by Randy Newman
“Cotton Eyed Joe” by The Chieftans and Ricky Skaggs
“Rockin’ Robin” by Bobby Day
“We Built This City” by Starship
“Family” by the Chainsmokers & Kygo
“Intentions” by Justin Bieber and Quavo
“willow” by Taylor Swift
“I Won’t Give Up” by Jason Mraz
“Have It All” by Jason Mraz
“Where the Streets Have No Name” by U2
“More Than a Feeling” by Boston
“Lucky” by Britney Spears
“Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield
“Bye Bye Bye” by *NSYNC
“Soak Up the Sun” by Sheryl Crow
“Dancing Queen” by ABBA
“Baby” by Justin Bieber and Ludacris
“Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” by Wham!
“The Loco-Motion” by Kylie Minogue
“Wonderwall” by Oasis
“The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
“One Way Ticket (Because I Can)” by LeAnn Rimes
“Love Story” by Taylor Swift
“She’s in Love with the Boy” by Trisha Yearwood
“Highway Don’t Care” by Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift, & Keith Urban
“I’ll Be There for You” by The Rembrandts
“Hey, Soul Sister” by Train
“Cups” by Jean Simone
“Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey
“What Makes You Beautiful” by One Direction
“Unstoppable” by Sia
“Lost Boy” by Ruth B.
“Broken Glass” by Rachel Platten
“Hold My Hand” by Lady Gaga
“Higher Love” by Kygo and Whitney Houston
“Seasons” by Bebe Rexha and Dolly Parton
“Good Time” by Owl City and Carl Rae Jepsen
“Party in the USA” by Miley Cyrus
“2002” by Anne-Marie
“On Me” by Thomas Rhett, Kane Brown, and Ava Max
“Somebody to You” The Vamps and Demi Lovato
“Best Day of My Life” by American Authors
“Perfect to Me” by Anne-Marie
“Cover Me In Sunlight” by Pink and Willow Sage Hart
“Run” by One Republic
“Baby Shark” by Pinkfong
“Do You Want to Be a Snowman” by Kristen Bell, Agatha Lee Monn, and Katie Lopez
“Touch the Sky” by Julie Fowlis
“Rhythm Is a Dancer” by SNAP!
“You Can’t Hurry Love” by The Supremes
“My Girl” by The Temptations
“Motown Philly” by Boyz to Men
“Baby, I Love Your Way” by Big Mountain and Tom Lord-Alge
“We Are the World” by Michael Jackson & Lionel Richie
“Fearless” by Taylor Swift
“Everything Has Changed” by Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift
“The Climb” by Miley Cyrus
“Who Says” by Selena Gomez & The Scene
“Ready Or Not” by Britt Nicole & Lecrae
The Best Songs for the Classroom
These school appropriate songs will have your class movin’ and groovin’ during the school day.
Music has the power to change the atmosphere of a place.
Why not leverage that power to make your classroom a more upbeat, optimistic learning environment?
Check out the Ultimate Classroom Playlist right now!