Does Everybody Know by Nick Perrin - age 5 to 9 yrs - KS1, KS2  (1m 54s)

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Theme - Harvest, where food comes from
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Content - Where does our food come from?  The shops and supermarkets, of course!  "Chuck it in the trolley, check it out!  Stuff it in a bag, wheel it out!"  Wait a minute... No!  "It comes from the earth, that's a fact."  A great song for Harvest time, or alongside any food-related topic.
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This song is featured in a set of three mini-musicals, 'Bumper Harvest' and also features in the primary phase songbook 'Songs For All Seasons'

Driving My Tractor  by Jan Dobbins - 3 to 7 yrs - Early Years, KS1  (2m 37s)
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Theme - Driving a tractor, farming, animals

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Content - A fun song about driving a tractor and picking up various farm animals along the way.  Children will love the tractor sounds!  Listen to the Barefoot Books animated version of this song on YouTube HERE

This song is featured in Early Years songbook 'Zippety Zappy Zee'

Easter’s Coming by Sarah Baker - age 7 to 11 yrs - KS2  (2m 55s)
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Theme – Anticipating Easter, remembering the hill with three crosses
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Content – the verses each take a different aspect of Easter.  Verse 1 reflects spring, and the changes in nature that tell us Easter’s on the way; verse 2 is all about chocolate and Easter cake; verse 3 is about people doing special things at Easter, painting eggs, making bonnets, singing in church etc. The chorus recalls the Christian Easter story, as we 'travel in time to the hill of three crosses' to remember Jesus' sacrifice on the cross - and the joy of the resurrection.  Hosanna!
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This song is featured in 'Songs For All Seasons'

Ever Wonder by Julie Newcombe - 7 to 11 yrs - KS2  (2m 38s)
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Theme - the journey of life, adventure, curiosity, attempting new things, awe and wonder, perseverance, hope

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Content - A great song for Y6 children, about to move on to new schools.  As they transition from KS2 to KS3, this song poses lots of questions:  'Ever question what your life is for?  What's beyond the next exciting door?'  
A lovely memorable song that encourages children to see life as an adventure.  With its simple structure, 'Ever Wonder' is very easy to teach. The optional harmony part is particularly effective, and there is a great lift with the key change at the end.  Recommended for general singing or choirs, but as a unison song  it is also very suitable for PSHE and assembly purposes.

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Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining  by Ruth Kenward - 7 to 13yrs - KS2, KS3  (2m 38s)
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Theme - Finding positives in bad times, optimism, patience, perseverance

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Content - An upbeat, feel-good song with a great hook, that encourages us to look for rays of hope in bad times.  Behind the clouds the sun is always shining!  Great for general singing purposes as well as PSHE and assembly.

This song has a partner story in 'Assemblies Alive KS2', which contains 14 other songs and stories too.

First Day  by Ruth Kenward - 5 to 11 yrs - KS1, KS2  (1m 52s)
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Theme - leavers' song, change, hope, new school, new class, moving house etc.

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Content - A new environment is a challenge, but this song encourages children: 'Everywhere you go take a smile with you!'  Having a friendly, smiling manner and positive approach encourages others to accept us, and it's the best way to ensure that we'll soon feel at home.  An excellent song with a warm, upbeat feel, 'First Day' is ideal for the end of the school year - especially as a leavers' song.

'First Day' 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.

In The Race Of Life by Ruth Kenward & Mark Dickman - 7 to 13 - KS2, KS3  (3m 17s)
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Theme - Aiming high, taking part, team work, embracing challenges, leavers' song, Olympics, sport
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Content - This song is about a race in which we all take part: the day to day race of life.  An inspiring song about aiming high, seizing opportunities and finding the inner strength to cope with the race.  Whether we're first or last, at least we're taking part!  The song builds to a powerful finish, 'In The Race Of Life' has a positive and encouraging message, which makes it great for use as a school song, and for assemblies.  Very effective harmonies also make this a good set piece for young choirs.

Live Together  by Peter O'Hare - 7 to 12yrs - KS2  (3m 0s)
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Theme - co-operation, overcoming obstacles, teamwork, behaviour, citizenship

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Content - A simple, bright and breezy song with a lilt - about working as a team and getting along with others, even when perhaps we don’t want to!  Working together helps us to overcome life’s obstacles. 

This song has a partner story and complete assembly on the same theme.  You can find this in 'Assemblies Alive KS2', which also contains 14 other assemblies, songs and stories.

Only One World by Nick Perrin - Age 7 to 11yrs - KS2  (2m 23s)
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Theme - Global unity, sharing, Harvest, citizenship, environment
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Content - An uplifting song on the theme of global citizenship, with an anthemic feel and inspiring message of unity.  It's also a song with a difference for Harvest time, as it talks about the harvest to be reaped after we've sowed "seeds of understanding".  An excellent choice for older juniors.

This song comes from the short musical 'Harvest Hope'

Stick To The Rules by Ruth Kenward & Richard Neil - 5 to 7 yrs - KS1  (1m 43s)

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Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring by Nick Perrin - Age 5 to 11yrs - KS1, KS2  (2m 35s)

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Theme - Seasons, Harvest, thankfulness, sharing, seeds, weather
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Content - An appealing and easy-to-learn song for Harvest, which expresses thankfulness for the precious food that nature brings, as well as expressing the intention to share when we have plenty to spare. 

This song also features in 'Bumper Harvest' and 'Songs For All Seasons'

The Books Of Life by Pete O'Hare - 7 to 13 yrs - KS2, KS3  (2m 37s)

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Theme - life choices, love, hope, peace, trust, faith

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Content - In life’s journey, what ‘book’ do we follow and where will it lead? The books are metaphorical – books of love, hope, peace, and trust – and the lyrics explore the purpose of ‘reading’ those books.  And ‘will the story be retold, one day when we are growing old?’ A gentle, thoughtful song about choice of direction in life. Very suitable for assembly.

This song has a partner story and complete assembly on the same theme.  You can find this in 'Assemblies Alive KS2', which also contains 14 other assemblies, songs and stories.

Turn, Turn by Nick Perrin - Age 5 to 9yrs - KS1, KS2  (1m 09s)

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Theme - windmills, harvest, seasons

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Content - This well-written and simple 3-part round is about a windmill, its sails going round, and the stones turning as they grind the grain.  Very effective, easy to teach and ideal for Harvest. 

This song also features in 'Bumper Harvest' and 'Songs For All Seasons'

When Seeds Grow  by Julie Newcombe & Ruth Kenward - 7 to 11yrs - KS2  (2m 29s)
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Theme - seasons in life, seeds, nature, growth, development and maturity, spring

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Content - This highly original song makes a parallel between seasons in our lives and cycles of growth in nature.  Suitable for PHSE or assembly, and ideal for Harvest time. The optional harmonies and counterpoint are simple to learn, making this a great song for choir purposes, as well as for general singing and assembly.

This song also features in the songbook 'Songs For All Seasons'