Songs to Motivate, Inspire, and Pump Your Students Up

The school year is here, and it deserves a soundtrack! Whether you’re powering through homework, lesson plans, or just need a boost to start your day, these songs will bring the energy and motivation you need. All are family-friendly and safe to play in the classroom, car, or at home.

• “Happy” – Pharrell Williams

• “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” – Justin Timberlake

• “High Hopes” – Panic! At The Disco

• “Good Time” – Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen

• “Firework” – Katy Perry

• “Fight Song” – Rachel Platten

• “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” – Kelly Clarkson

• “Count on Me” – Bruno Mars

• “Unwritten” – Natasha Bedingfield

• “Hall of Fame” – The Script ft. will.i.am

• “Brave” – Sara Bareilles

• “Shake It Off” – Taylor Swift

• “Roar” – Katy Perry

• “Walking on Sunshine” – Katrina and The Waves

• “Best Day of My Life” – American Authors

• “On Top of the World” – Imagine Dragons

• “Send Me on My Way” – Rusted Root (recognizable from Matilda & Ice Age)

• “Good Life” – OneRepublic

• “Believer” – Imagine Dragons

• “A Million Dreams” – The Greatest Showman Cast

• “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” – Bobby McFerrin

• “Three Little Birds” – Bob Marley

• “Rise Up” – Andra Day

• “Eye of the Tiger” – Survivor

• “Don’t Stop Believin’” – Journey