Cute + Easy Sandcastle Song For Simple + Fun Toddler Sing + Play

In case you guys can’t tell from the million posts about it, we had the best week away at the beach. The boys had so much fun jumping in waves and digging in the sand. While we were there, #thelittleone (my little singing fanatic) started creating some of his own songs about the ocean. After listening to him sing for a little bit, I was inspired to write a little ditty about the beach just for him. We hope your little ones enjoy this fun sandcastle song as much as my boy did! And be sure to check out the fun play-along option to bring the song to life.

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BEACH + SANDCASTLE SONG FOR TODDLERS

A Disclaimer You’ll Want To Read

I’m not a singer. Definitely not a poet, or songwriter, or any type of musician. I’m just a mom, staying home with my kiddos, and trying my best to fill our days. My 3 year old thinks the songs I write are brilliant, and that my singing voice is magical. So if your kids love songs and music as much as mine does, don’t worry about your voice and just have some fun. I’ll be sharing videos that feature me singing with my boys, which is WAY out of my comfort zone. But if it helps other families have the same fun we’re having, it’s worth it!

Singing The Sandcastle Song

Here’s the song I created for #thelittleone after our week at the shore. I generally choose simple tunes from well known songs, because why re-invent the wheel? Kids are always happy to sing melodies they know, and delight in the little twists that make each version special. ‘The Sandcastle Song’ is sung to the tune of ‘5 Little Monkeys Swinging In A Tree’.

The Sandcastle Song
by Kate @ Homebound But Hopeful
Sung to the tune of ‘5 Little Monkeys Swinging In A Tree’

5 little sandcastles, sitting by the sea
Teasing all the waves, saying ‘Can’t catch me!’
Along came the waves as splashy as can be
And they washed that sandcastle right out to sea!

4 little sandcastles, sitting by the sea
Teasing all the waves, saying ‘Can’t catch me!’
Along came the waves as splashy as can be
And they washed that sandcastle right out to sea!

3 little sandcastles, sitting by the sea
Teasing all the waves, saying ‘Can’t catch me!’
Along came the waves as splashy as can be
And they washed that sandcastle right out to sea!

2 little sandcastles, sitting by the sea
Teasing all the waves, saying ‘Can’t catch me!’
Along came the waves as splashy as can be
And they washed that sandcastle right out to sea!

1 little sandcastle, sitting by the sea
Teasing all the waves, saying ‘Can’t catch me!’
Along came the waves as splashy as can be
And they washed that sandcastle right out to sea!

No little sandcastles, sitting by the sea
The tide was high, and the water choppy
The next low tide will be less splashy
So kids can build more castles by the sea.

Playing Along with The Sandcastle Song

I love when I can bring books or songs to life for my kids. It really reinforces the learning for them. I created some free printable pages to accompany this fun sandcastle song.

Materials: 

• Free printable pages.
• You’ll need 1 beach scene page and 1 set of 5 sandcastles.
• These are available in both color + black and white. It’s great to pull out some crayons or markers and let kids color the black and white versions if you have time.
• Scissors.
• Magnetic sheets with adhesive.
• Cookie sheet.
  • I use cookie sheets because they’re light weight and inexpensive. The fridge, a metal door, a magnetic white board, etc. will all work just as well.

Directions: 

1. First print out the pages you have chosen to use.
2. If kids will be coloring, give them time to color the sandcastles and scene.
   
3. Next, use the scissors to cut out the 5 sandcastle squares.
4. Attach each sandcastle to the magnetic sheet using the adhesive.
   
5. Cut out each sandcastle magnet.
   1. I cut ours out closer to the sandcastle image, but if you’re letting your child work on scissor skills, cutting along the square outline is a great choice.
      
6. Use a spare magnet or two to attach the scene to your cookie sheet or fridge.
7. Stick the 5 sandcastle magnets to the beach scene.
   
8. Sing through the song, removing one sandcastle each time another washes out to sea.
   
9. Sing it over and over, while wishing you were still away at the shore!

>>> Color Beach Scene Printable <<<
>>> Black + White Beach Scene Printable <<<
>>> Color AND Black +White Sandcastle printable <<<

What do your kids like best at the beach? Playing in the sand, or jumping through the waves? (Mine all prefer the water, but the sand is a close second!)