The Rise & Shine Breakfastar Song

Sunny the sleepy bird doesn’t love mornings… but with some silly toast flips, banana cheers, and a catchy beat, she turns her tired yawns into wiggles, stretches, and confident smiles. “Let’s Start Our Day!” is a high-energy, therapeutic song designed to support kids with slow starts, low morning motivation, or difficulties transitioning into the day. This routine-building story-song uses music, movement, and humor to activate the brain and body, helping kids build independence, regulate emotions, and associate mornings with success. From brushing beaks to banana cheers, Sunny shows that with small steps and encouragement, every kid can rise and shine like a true Breakfastar. Perfect for preschool and early elementary routines, before school, or classroom morning circles!

“Let’s Start Our Day! The Rise & Shine Breakfastar Song” A joyful morning anthem that helps kids shake off the grumps and start the day with fun, focus, and fuel.

Behavioral Activation + Motivation + Routine Building

10 Tips for Parents to Reinforce Healthy Mornings Like Sunny:

  1. Play the Song as a Wake-Up Cue
    Use the track as a cheerful start to the day, it creates a predictable rhythm
    and fun transition out of bed.
  2. Make a Real “Morning Chart” Like Sunny’s
    Create a visual chart with stars for waking up, brushing teeth, eating breakfast, and stretching.
  3. Use Characters as Morning Helpers
    Let your child pretend Toast, Banana, or Tic Toc are “coaching” them through each step of the morning.
  4. Set the Mood with Senses
    Use gentle light, soft music, and good smells (like toast or lavender) to ease into the morning like Sunny does.
  5. Break Tasks into Micro-Steps
    Instead of saying “Get ready,” say “Let’s start with one bite… now a sip… now a stretch,” just like the song does.
  6. Celebrate Tiny Wins
    Acknowledge when your child brushes their teeth or finishes breakfast with
    enthusiasm and high-fives.
  7. Add Play to Routine
    Incorporate role-play: “Pretend your banana is cheering for you!” or “Make your toothpaste sparkle like jelly!”
  8. Repeat Positive Phrases
    Say things like, “You’re becoming a Breakfastar!” to build identity and pride
    in the routine.
  9. Use Humor to Shift Mood
    If there’s resistance, reference the song: “Should we flip like toast? Or wiggle like a banana?”
  10. Give Gentle Choices
    Let your child pick between two fun options: “Brush first or wiggle first?”, this builds autonomy while keeping them on task.
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