6 Meaningful Kids Songs with Disability Representation
I LOVE a kids' song that makes both kids with and without disabilities feel seen, heard, valued, and loved. I gathered a mini list of 6 songs that represent kids with disabilities, too, whether it's through the lyrics themselves, the music video, or BOTH! May they fill your kid's hearts with joy!
Song 1: I Love a Rainbow by Mrs. Rachel A very calming and gentle song that teaches children the colors of the rainbow, but through disability representation, the music video helps children understand that we all make the world brighter and more colorful! WATCH HERE
Song 2: All People Have Purpose by Dr. Nicole Julia (The Able Fables) A song to strengthen your child's mental health that empowers them to celebrate the value, worth, and purpose of every person, including themselves! The music video features over 15 types of disability representation.
Favorite Lyric: "No two bodies or brains are the same. We grow and we learn in different ways. Through it all our magic stays, stays, stays, stays" WATCH HERE
Song 3: Love Me for Who I Am by Brady Rymer and The Little Band That Could This is such a feel-good song that celebrates individuality and acceptance, encouraging children to appreciate others as they are without trying to fix them.
Favorite Lyric: "Please don't try to fix me. Love me for who I am." LISTEN HERE
Song 4: You Can Do Your Part by Super Simple Caitie An encouraging song that empowers children to make a difference through small acts of kindness, helping create a world where everyone belongs. This music video is also full of disability representation!
Favorite Lyric: "You have always been a star and you can be a helping hand no matter who you are." WATCH HERE
Song 5: Hip Hip Hooray (Inclusive Play) by Dr. Nicole Julia (The Able Fables) Who doesn't love an inclusive playground? This friendship song celebrates inclusive playgrounds and making new friends, reminding children that everyone can play and everyone can be a friend! The music video features real kids with disabilities playing at their local inclusive playgrounds!
Favorite Lyric: "Some kids walk. Some kids roll. Everyone's welcome that's the goal. Some kids sign. Some kids stim. Build belonging and we all WIN!" WATCH HERE
Song 6: All Are Welcome Here by Daria A beautiful song about how we are better together, encouraging children to embrace differences and celebrate a world where everyone is welcome.
Favorite Lyric: "We are better together, together we're better. All are welcome here. We all belong like notes to a song." LISTEN HERE
What's your favorite disability-inclusive kids' song!?