Best Worship Songs for Kids' Church

Kids learn theology through song before they can read it. The best children's worship songs are simple, true, and fun — with motions welcome.

1. 1.This Little Light of MineTraditional

   The classic — every generation learns it first.

2. 2.Jesus Loves MeTraditional

   The most important sentence a child can sing.

3. 3.Our GodChris Tomlin

   A big-church song kids can actually sing along with.

4. 4.Come On, Let Your Light ShineCross & Crown

   Our joyful call to shine — kids love the energy and the message.

   Hear it on our Music page →

5. 5.Way MakerLeeland

   Kids pick up the chorus faster than the adults do.

6. 6.10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)Matt Redman

   Simple melody, huge truth — works for all ages together.

7. 7.Deep and WideTraditional

   Motions, laughter, and a fountain of grace.

8. 8.My LighthouseRend Collective

   Folk energy kids and parents both enjoy.

9. 9.Every Move I MakeHillsong Kids

   A jumping song with a real confession underneath.

10. 10.Good Good FatherChris Tomlin

    The character of God in words a child can hold.

Sing the same songs for a whole season — repetition is how kids hide truth in their hearts.