Get ready to shake, wiggle, and sing with this Banana Music Lesson Plan! Bananas aren’t just tasty—they’re the perfect theme for bringing energy and smiles into your preschool and kindergarten music time.

This music lesson plan is packed with easy-to-follow traditional or popular songs that you might already know that blend rhythm, movement, and imagination. It also includes my original song Walk, Walk, Walk and a melody I created for the book Possum Come a-Knockin by Nancy Laan.

I share preschool and kindergarten music lesson plans inside the Music For Kiddos Community that include my original songs, written around a theme with different developmental, SEL and academic goals in mind. I am sure that this music lesson plan will be an absolute hit with your preschoolers!

I hope you enjoy this Banana Music Lesson Plan! Here’s a quick break down of how I use the songs:

1. Hello Song

Use the Hello Song of your choice! Say Hello is a favorite of mine.

And here’s a video with 3 other favorites!

2. Explore the drum!

Favorite Fruit Rhythm Activity

Have students take turns sharing their favorite fruit.
Ask: “How would the name of your fruit sound on a drum?”
– Help them break the word into syllables (e.g., “wa-ter-mel-on” = 4 beats).
Turn the syllables into a simple rhythm.
Play the rhythm on a drum and have the group echo it in a call-and-response.

3. There Are No Bananas In The Sky

Camp song

"There Are No Bananas in the Sky" is a silly, upbeat camp song that kids love singing. It has a simple, repetitive structure that makes it perfect for echo singing and adding playful motions.

When I teach this song, I like to pause and ask, “Wait a minute—are there really coconut cream pies in the sky?” The kids usually laugh, and it gets them thinking creatively. From there, we start coming up with our own silly variations to add to the song. It’s a fun way to keep them engaged and make the activity more interactive.

No matter how many silly versions we do—like singing it underwater, in a squeaky mouse voice, or in a robot voice—the kids especially love the robot version, I always end this song with a whispered version. It’s a great way to bring the energy back down, especially since this song can get kids really excited (and full of energy). I just tell them, “Let’s try it as quietly as we possibly can.” Then I start whispering, and they lean in and follow along. It naturally settles the group and refocuses their attention.

Here’s an adaptation by Miss Katie Sings:

4. Apples and Bananas

Traditional

"Apples and Bananas" is a go-to for exploring vowel sounds through singing and silliness. The repetitive structure and gradual vowel substitution make it ideal for reinforcing phonemic awareness while keeping things light and playful. It’s also a great opportunity to work on diction, listening, and vocal flexibility.

I like using it as a warm-up or brain break—especially when students need to reset with something familiar but still musical. You can stretch it out by adding movements, layering in instruments, or letting students lead new vowel variations. It’s simple, adaptable, and always gets a giggle.

5. Peel Banana (Go Bananas!)

This is a very, very big hit in my preschool and kindergarten classes. Watch the video below for our adaptation of this song. So much fun!

6. Walk Walk Walk

by Stephanie Leavell

“Walk, Walk, Walk” is a simple, yet effective movement song provides structured movement that helps draw in children’s attention and gets them ready to learn. Kids can get “wiggly” sometimes or they may need some support in regulating their bodies or emotions. “Walk, walk, walk” provides opportunities for kids to move in an organized manner around the room and the deliberate stops in the song will get them listening intently.

7. Possum Come a-Knockin’

by Nancy Laan

Possum Come a-Knockin’ is a playful, rhyming picture book about a curious possum who keeps showing up at Grandma’s house and stirring things up. With its catchy rhythm and fun illustrations, the book is perfect for read-aloud time and invites kids to join in on the repeating phrases.

I put a little melody to this book in the video below:

8. Goodbye Song

Use the goodbye song of your choice! Here are 4 of my favorites. You can download my Hello + Goodbye Songs Songbook here!

Let me know if you use this lesson plan and how it goes for you in the comments below!

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