Easy Preschool Christmas Setlist (15–20 mins)
Easy Christmas Setlist for Preschool, Kindy & Lower Primary
A practical run-sheet for early years and primary educators using Sparkly Christmas by Little Lightkeepers — plus bonus songs for every age group and mood. All songs are screen-safe, gentle, and built for little voices.
🎬 Recommended Running Order ~18 minutes
This setlist is designed to move through energy levels — high to movement to calm, then back up for a finale. Each song works on its own or as part of the full set.
1. Christmas Glow Up 1:39
Your concert starter. Opens with a spoken intro ("Do you hear that? Do you feel that? Christmas is almost here!") so educators can cue children in before the music kicks in. The chorus is simple and repeatable — clap hands, shout "ho-ho", spin around. Has a playful rap break that older children love. Ends with a clapping chant: "Glow it up! (clap clap)". No props needed.
2. The Christmas Fairy Pokey 3:29
Five verses using familiar Hokey Pokey actions but with fairy sparkle language: sparkle hands, twinkle toes, fairy nose, glitter wiggle, and "your fairy self". Each verse follows the same structure so children pick it up immediately. The refrain ("Woooah, the Fairy Pokey!") is a natural participation moment. Because each verse is identical in structure, you can do two or three verses if time is tight — children won't notice.
3. Twinkle Twist 2:39
Step-touch choreography is built into the lyrics: "Step one, two — now skip to the right / Step two, one — now back we go." The bridge has a jazz moment — bounce on your knees, rainbow hands up high, shimmy to the side — which gives children (and teachers) a fun highlight. Works beautifully with ribbon wands or silver stars. The chorus repeats three times so it's easy for children to learn on the day.
4. Christmas Time With You 3:39
Your seated or gentle-sway moment. The message is beautifully simple: "But the truest Christmas magic lives in me and you." This works perfectly with LED tea lights or a candle-light (battery) moment. The bridge is longer and builds emotionally before a big finish chorus — if you want to include caregivers in the audience, this is the song to do it. Genuinely moving for parents in the room. Has a full final chorus repeat for a natural big finish.
5. We Wish You a Sparkly Christmas 1:07
Your farewell song. Just over a minute — two verses and a chorus. "From cookies and sprinkles, to stories we share, the Little Lightkeepers bring love everywhere." Works beautifully as a final bow moment. Because it's short, children can wave to the audience throughout without losing the thread of the song.
🧰 Props (all optional)
- Ribbon wands or paper stars in silver and gold (Twinkle Twist)
- LED tea lights or battery candles (Christmas Time With You)
- Santa hats or fairy wings for finale photos
- No props needed for The Christmas Fairy Pokey or Christmas Glow Up — the actions are built in
✨ Bonus Songs — Mix and Match
Every song below is from the Little Lightkeepers Christmas catalogue. Add or swap based on your age group, concert length, or the energy you need.
Twinkle Bells
Built on the familiar melody of Jingle Bells so children can join in immediately even on first listen. "Oh, Twinkle-bells, Twinkle-bells, sparkle all the way." Short, light, and instantly singable. Works well as a gentle warm-up before Christmas Glow Up, or as a standalone for very young groups who need something calmer to start.
Deck the Halls (Fairy Style)
Three verses on the classic Deck the Halls melody with fairy-world lyrics. "Deck the halls with fairy magic, fa-la-la-la-la!" Because the melody is so familiar, children who don't know the Little Lightkeepers version will still feel confident joining in. Works well as a middle song if you want a quieter moment without going fully calm.
Rock This Christmas
Set in a classroom taken over by fairies — "The classroom's empty, the day is done, but fairies arrive to have some fun." Upbeat and fun for Year 1 and 2 groups who want something with more energy. The bridge is a great clap and stomp moment. Works well as an alternative finale for older groups who might find We Wish You a Sparkly Christmas too gentle.
Reindeer Giggles (Toot Like a Reindeer)
Nina discovers a reindeer toot and the whole song celebrates it. "Toot like a reindeer — toot toot! Christmas is here — toot toot!" A guaranteed giggle for ELC and preschool groups. The call and response bridge (stomp your boots, clap your hands, spin around) gives educators a movement structure. Best used early in a set before a calm song, not at the end.
Candy Cane Lane
A bright, joyful song with a very singable chorus: "Candy Cane Lane, sweet and bright, Candy Cane Lane, hearts take flight." The pre-chorus has a simple action built in: clap your hands and spin around. Works well as a second movement number if you want more energy in the middle of a set, or as a classroom playlist song during craft and activity time.
Keep the Christmas Sparkle
The most emotionally grounded song in the Christmas catalogue. About keeping kindness and connection alive after the day is done. A meaningful alternative to We Wish You a Sparkly Christmas if you want your concert to leave children with something to think about rather than just a cheerful wave goodbye. Works particularly well for Year 1 and 2 groups.
🎧 Listen and Rehearse
💡 Quick tips for educators
- The Christmas Fairy Pokey can be shortened to two or three verses with no loss of impact — children won't notice
- Christmas Time With You works as a parent participation song if you invite caregivers to sway along from the audience
- Twinkle Bells is the easiest song for an unrehearsed group — the melody is familiar enough that children join in immediately
- All songs are on Spotify and YouTube — play them in the classroom in the weeks before your concert and children will know them by the day
- Every video on the Little Lightkeepers YouTube channel is marked Made for Kids and safe for classroom viewing
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