Makaton: Till There Was You, a signed song for World Down Syndrome Day
A warm, signed rendition of Till There Was You from Singing Hands, made for World Down Syndrome Day and built for calm, inclusive singing along.
Singing Hands deliver one of the most reassuring watches in this batch: yellow-to-green scores 90, comfort rating a perfect 100, and the presenter's British voice is rated warm with an annoyance score of just 1. It peaks for Companions aged 4 to 5 (95), and it's explicitly built for Makaton learning and inclusive classrooms, so it earns its educational value score of 95 honestly. A lovely one to have on for calm-down time, whether or not your child signs yet.
At a glance
Will it actually calm them down?
Settles restless energy well
One of the gentlest lifts in this batchScores measure how reliably this video moves a child toward a settled, regulated state. In the Piko app, kids tell us their weather and we do the matching automatically.
Which kids will love it?
Why it works
Singing Hands present in a warm, moderate-energy British style, presenter annoyance just 1, and the whole thing is scored suggestion-based with medium instructional level, so it teaches Makaton signs through song rather than drilling them. Average shot length is 6.5 seconds and pacing scores 85, steady enough to follow the signing without feeling rushed.
It scores highest for Companions (95) and Movers (90) at ages 4 to 5, reflecting the physical, together-with-others nature of signing along to music, with Dreamers close behind at 85. Regulation scores are strong too: yellow-to-green 90 and blue-to-green 95, so it's genuinely useful both for settling restless energy and lifting a flat mood.
Educational value sits at 95 and UK relevance at a full 100, and there's nothing listed to avoid it for. It's rated safe across ASD, PDA, anxiety and ADHD-friendly categories, with low sensory intensity throughout, a strong pick for SEN support and inclusive classrooms alike.
When to reach for it
- Calm-down time. Yellow-to-green scores 90 with a calming energy effect throughout.
- After school. Also scores well for taking the edge off restless energy before dinner.
- Sick day on the sofa. Comfort rating is a perfect 100, gentle and familiar.
Sensory & SEN notes
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Questions parents ask
Does my child need to already know Makaton?
No, it works either way. The tone is scored suggestion-based with medium instructional level, so it introduces signs naturally through song rather than assuming prior knowledge. Our curator notes flag it as good for children learning Makaton and for inclusive classrooms generally.
What age does it suit best?
It peaks at ages 4 to 5, scoring 95 for Companions and 90 for Movers. The signing-along, do-it-together nature of the song makes it a natural fit for that age.
Is it good for SEN support?
Very much so. It's rated ASD-safe, PDA-safe, anxiety-safe and ADHD-friendly, with low overall sensory intensity and no flagged triggers. Our curator notes list it explicitly for SEN support and inclusive classrooms.
How calming is it really?
Quite calming by the numbers: energy effect is scored calming, yellow-to-green sits at 90, and blue-to-green at 95. Comfort rating is a perfect 100, one of the highest in this batch.
40+ checks per video, with a final pass from the review desk · Scored 11 July 2026 · We do not host videos; playback is via YouTube's official embed.