What To Teach In June: Songs About Cars
June is the perfect time to shift gears and take learning on the road! As the excitement of summer begins, themes that feel playful, familiar, and full of movement—like cars and transportation—are a natural fit for keeping young learners engaged. Whether you’re “driving” to different destinations, pretending to be traffic lights, or acting out road trips, these songs invite movement, creativity, and participation from every child.
In this post, we’ll explore some of the best car-themed songs to use in June—perfect for preschool and kindergarten learners as they cruise into summer learning! 🚗☀️
“Driving Our Car” by Stephanie Leavell is a lively, cheerful song that works wonderfully as a circle activity using a stretchy band. It’s a fun way to get everyone moving and engaged together. Stretchy bands from Bear Paw Creek are a favorite, and you can use the code KIDDOS to receive 10% off.
Working on alternating between sound and silence, or “stop” and “go”—pairs perfectly with a lesson about cars. “Stop & Go” by Greg and Steve is a classic children’s song that encourages movement and active participation.
You can make it even more engaging by giving each child a paper plate to use as a steering wheel. Before starting the song, let them practice stopping and going. Use a Stop & Go sign to guide them, or have a student take the lead by holding the sign and directing the group.
"Red Light, Green Light" takes a classic childhood game and turns it into a musical movement song designed to teach rhythm, body control, and dynamic listening. It’s simple, repetitive, and super effective at helping kids move and stop with purpose!
Implementation idea:
Begin by explaining that we’re playing a musical stop-and-go game. Show them the three colors:
🟢 Green = GO! (We move!)
🔴 Red = STOP! (Freeze like a statue!)
🟡 Yellow = Slow down and get ready to stop…
Then sing:
🎶 “When the light turns green we dance…”
And the kids dance until...
🎶 “Until the light turns RED!” — and everyone FREEZES.
Go through other movements like wiggle, jump, tiptoe, or even spin—you can substitute any action word into the same musical pattern. It becomes a fantastic tool for creative movement and classroom management all in one.
Looking for more ideas? Check out our “Transportation Songs For Kids” playlist and our “Roadtrip Songs For Kids” playlist on Spotify!
