Before The Dreamtime  by John Gleadall  -  7 to 11 yrs   (2m 45s) 
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Theme – Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime story, Guthi-Guthi, digeridoo
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Content –  This song is based on an Aboriginal creation story from Ngiyaampaa country. A version told by ‘Aunty Beryl Carmichael’ can be found online. Aboriginal creation stories tell of the Dreamtime, which is the time before creation began. Dreaming stories tell of the ancestor spirits who created the land and everything on it. The Wongutha are an Aboriginal tribe.

‘Before The Dreamtime’ features in the KS2 musical ‘The Button Box’

Bucket And Spade by Jan Dobbins - 4 to 7 yrs - KS1  2m 6s

Theme – Summer, the sea, seaside, beach, holidays, sandcastles
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Content – A relaxed song that conjures up a sunny afternoon on the beach.  The seashore sound effects create a lazy summer atmosphere – and even the youngest children can join in with the responses.

'Bucket And Spade' comes from the songbook 'Zippety Zappy Zee'

Theme – counting, bees

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Content – A simple song for Early Years, counting buzzy bees up to five. 

'Buzzy Bees' comes from the songbook 'Zippety Zappy Zee'

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'

'Feeling Hot' by Jan Dobbins - 3 to 7 yrs - Early Years, KS1  (1m 19s)
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Theme - Feeling hot, my body, sunscreen, summer, weather, seasons

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Content - A lovely, bouncy song  with lots of quirky sound effects about feeling very hot in the sunshine, but with a great, simple message to teach the importance of protecting young skin from the damaging effects of the sun. 

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This song is featured in 'Songs For All Seasons' and in 'Zippety Zappy Zee'

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.

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.

One Day At  A Time  by John & Ruth Kenward - 5 to 7 yrs - LS1  (1m 30s)

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Theme - dealing with difficult problems, perseverance, patience

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Content - A gentle song to encourage young children that things get better - if you can be patient and take one day at a time.  Ideal for assembly and PSHE.

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.

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'

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'

Sweet Summer by Chlay - 7 to 13yrs - KS2, KS3  (2m 17s)
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Theme - summer, holidays, sunshine, freedom, seasons, weather

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Content - A bright song with lots of character about the joys of lazy, hazy summer days - and holiday time on the beach!  Very easy to learn, with a pop feel that goes down well with children and all summer lovers. This song is suitable for general singing, but would also be a great addition to a junior choir’s repertoire because of the simple and effective harmony parts and fills (optional).

This song also features in songbook '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.

You Gotta Try  by Peter O'Hare - 7 to 11 yrs - KS2  (1m 47s)

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Theme - Perseverance, determination, patience

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Content - A strong, positive song about not giving up.  The energetic chorus says it all ‘You gotta try, try, keep on trying!’ The key change into the final chorus gives the song a great finish that children enjoy. Great for general singing, but especially useful for PSHE and 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.