by Ruth & John Kenward 

5 to 7 yrs  -  KS1  -  unison  -  (1m 30s)

Download includes:  piano-vocal score, lyrics sheet, mp3 demo & backing tracks
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Theme  -  perseverance, not giving up, counting

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Content  -  A simple song with rather a ‘toy soldier’ feel!  The words encourage children not to give up when things seem hard,  reinforcing that 'every step counts' and 'every step means you’re moving on.'  Very suitable for assembly and/or PSHE.  

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Lyrics sample

One step, two steps,

Three or four steps.

Every step takes you further on.

Big step, small step,

Long or short step.

Every step means you’re moving on.

Every step counts, every step counts.

Every step counts on a long, long road.

Don’t give up when you’re feeling down.

Every step counts on a long, long road.

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This song has a partner story and complete assembly on the same theme.  You can find this in 'Assemblies Alive KS1', which also contains 14 other assemblies, songs and stories.