Ruby & Friends

Let's Share! – Sharing Song for Toddlers

"Let's Share!" is a 2-minute song that teaches children aged 2 to 6 to share and take turns. Ruby has a whole rainbow of crayons and Mouse has none, so she hands him the red one – and they discover that colouring together is more fun.

Updated 2026-10-30 · Version française : On partage !

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What does this song teach?

  • Offering to share: "Here, take one!"
  • Taking turns: "my turn, then yours"
  • Noticing when a friend feels left out
  • Playing together instead of alone

Let's Share! – lyrics

The chorus is sung after each verse and again at the end.

Verse 1

Ruby has crayons, a rainbow of hue,
Red ones and yellow and purple and blue!
Mouse has no crayons, he sits on his own,
Colouring's no fun when you're all alone.

Chorus

Let's share! Let's share! There's plenty for two!
A crayon for me and a crayon for you!
Take turns and share, it's the kind thing to do,
Sharing is caring, I share with you!

Verse 2

Ruby looks over and gives him a smile,
"Here, take the red one and stay for a while!"
Mouse draws a sunshine, Ruby draws a tree,
"Look what we made, it's for you and for me!"

Bridge

Roll the ball, roll it back, my turn, then yours,
Share the toys, share the fun, share the blocks on the floor!
One for you, one for me, that's the way we play,
Sharing makes friends happy every day!

How to use the song at home or in class

  1. Play "one for you, one for me"Share out crayons, blocks or snacks one at a time while singing the bridge. Counting makes sharing feel fair.
  2. Use a turn-taking signalRoll a ball back and forth and say "my turn… your turn!" Short, quick turns are easier for toddlers than long waits.
  3. Talk about feelingsPause at verse 1 and ask: "How does Mouse feel with no crayons?" Then: "How does he feel when Ruby shares?"
  4. Celebrate it with the chartColour a star on a sharing chart each time your child shares or takes turns on their own.

Printables for this song

Let's Share! Activity Pack
$3

Let's Share! Activity Pack

12 printable A4 pages: 4 colouring pages, a sharing star chart for the fridge, share-the-crayons counting, a turn-taking picture page, tracing and the lyrics in English and French.

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Questions parents ask

At what age do children learn to share?

Most toddlers find sharing hard before age 3, and that is normal. Turn-taking games and songs help, and sharing usually becomes easier between 3 and 5.

Is there a French version?

Yes. « On partage ! » tells the same story in French.

What age is this song for?

Children aged 2 to 6, at home, in nursery or in preschool.

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