published 1/6/21; updated 11/12/25
by Catharine Hannay, founder of MindfulTeachers.org
Continuing the popular series of Song Playlists for Teachers, here are a variety of songs about self-acceptance, self-compassion, and determination.
Teachers, please note: With such a multicultural audience teaching young children through adults, I can’t guarantee that all of the songs and videos will be appropriate for your particular context. Please preview anything you plan to share with your students.
Beauty Lies, Jordan Smith
video by One Voice Children's Choir (lyrics in video description); audio by Jordan Smith
Bloodline, Alex Warren (ft. Jelly Roll)
lyrics; official video; lyrics video
Dream, Dave Blanchard & Randy Kartchner
official video by One Voice Children's Choir (lyrics in video description)
Fluffy Bro, Raging Flowers
Song of Survival, Red Eagle
Your Mountain is Waiting, Lanny Sherwin
official video (lyrics in video description)
Related Posts
There are many more song playlists and resources on resilience, self-awareness, and self-acceptance here at MindfulTeachers.org, including the following posts: