The Official National Grandparents Day Song
Designated in 2004, "A Song for Grandma and Grandpa" by Johnny Prill has become a beloved tradition for school and church programs. Download the MP3, sheet music, and karaoke tracks below.
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History of National Grandparents Day

​National Grandparents Day began with the efforts of Marian McQuade, a West Virginia grandmother who, in 1970, launched a campaign to create a day dedicated to honoring grandparents. Her work led to West Virginia’s first official Grandparents Day proclamation in 1973 by Governor Arch Moore. Five years later, in 1978, the United States Congress—supported by President Jimmy Carter—established the first Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparents Day.

In 2004, the National Grandparents Day Council in Chula Vista, California named “A Song for Grandma and Grandpa” by Grammy‑nominated songwriter Johnny Prill as the official song of the United States National Grandparents Day holiday.
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Prill was also honored with the National Songwriter’s Award for this composition, recognized for capturing the heart of the celebration. The song reflects the spirit of the holiday by giving children a joyful and meaningful way to express love and appreciation for their grandparents.
Grandparents Day at School: Activities and Classroom Resources
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​Teachers can explore lesson plans, activities, and free printable resources designed for Grandparents Day programs. These ideas work well for Kindergarten, Elementary, and Intermediate classrooms and help students celebrate the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren.
​A Song for Grandma and Grandpa
(Official Grandparents Day Song)
 
Oh Grandma, Grandpa, you know that I love you
I love all those little things that you say and do
A walk through the park, a trip to the zoo
Oh Grandma, Grandpa I love you
 
Going to a ball game, fishing on the lake
Eating Grandma's cookies, boy they sure taste great
Going to the circus when it comes to town
Eating cotton candy and laughing at the clowns
 
Oh Grandma, Grandpa, you know that I love you
I love all those little things that you say and do
A hug and a kiss, a ride home from school
Oh Grandma, Grandpa I love you
 
Spending time together, talking on the phone
Happy birthday presents, chocolate ice cream cones
Photographs and memories, picnics and parades
Saying that you love me in so many ways
 
Oh Grandma, Grandpa, you know that I love you
I love all those little things that you say and do
The stories you tell, things I never knew
Oh Grandma, Grandpa I love you
 
Words and Music by Johnny Prill
Johnny Prill Music, BMI
© 1982, © 2004
Grandparents Day at School – 3‑Version Bundle – $4.99
Includes all three versions of the song — Original, 2026, and Spanish — for just $4.99. Perfect for families, classrooms, and Grandparents Day celebrations.

🎵 A Song for Grandma and Grandpa (Original Version) (3:21)
The original full-length version, as first released — complete with sax solo and full ending.
Includes:
• Vocal version (children’s choir)
• Karaoke track
• Sheet music
• Lyric sheet
• Lesson plans (Grades K–2 and Grades 3–5)
• Music video
 
🎵 A Song for Grandma and Grandpa (2026 Version) (2:40)
Features a clean, updated edit — a shortened intro, the removal of the sax solo, and a warm, simple ending.
Includes:
• Vocal version (children’s choir)
• Karaoke track
 
🎵 A Song for Grandma and Grandpa (Spanish Version) (2:42)
A heartfelt Spanish-language version sung by a children’s choir — perfect for families, schools, and Grandparents Day celebrations.
Includes:
• Vocal version (children’s choir)
• Pop-style karaoke track
​• Spanish lyric sheet
• Also compatible with the Original and 2026 karaoke tracks
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Grandparents Day Lesson Plans
Lesson Plan for Grandparents Day (Grades K–2)
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Lesson Plan for Grandparents Day (Grades 3–5)
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Free Printable Grandparents Day Activities For Kids!
Fun, meaningful activities that help students celebrate and connect with their grandparents.
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(1) Grandparents Day Card
 
(2) Family Tree Chart
 
(3) Questions For Interviewing Grandparents
 
(4) Coloring Page
 
(5) Drawing Activity
 
(6) Word Game
 
(7) Word Search
Johnny Prill is a Grammy‑nominated songwriter and author best known as the creator of “A Song for Grandma and Grandpa,” the official anthem of National Grandparents Day. His music has been featured in major publications and praised by Bobby Vinton as “one of the most creative songwriters of our time.”