by Ruth Kenward & Richard Neil   

5 to 9 yrs  -  KS1, KS2  -  unison  (1m 54s)

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Download includes  –  Piano-vocal score, lyric sheet, mp3 demo & backing tracks

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Theme  –  Anxiety, worry, confidence, strength

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Content  –  A fun, reassuring song that helps children recognise anxious “what if” thoughts and replace them with more positive, encouraging ones. Through repetition, rhyme and memorable characters, it supports classroom learning about emotional wellbeing, resilience, confidence and positive self-talk. Ideal for PSHE, wellbeing sessions, assemblies and discussions about managing worries.

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Lyrics Sample

A ‘what if’ monster is whispering in my ear,
A ‘what if’ monster I don’t want to hear!
‘What if this?’ he goes, ‘What if that?’
‘What if you trip and you fall down flat?’  

‘What if’ monster, go away!
I’m not listening! Go away!
‘What if’ monster, hear me say:
(shouted) I’m not listening today!

A ‘what if’ buddy is whispering in my ear,
A ‘what if’ buddy I DO want to hear!
‘What if everything turns out fine?
What if you try and you just might shine?’

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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.