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'

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'

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.

 Time To Move Along by Peter O'Hare - 7 to 11 yrs - KS2

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Theme  -  Leaving school, leavers song, moving on, change, growing up

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Content  -  A laid-back song in a reggae style, great for the end of the school year, especially for those changing schools. The focus is on the hopes and fears of moving to a brand new school, as well as appreciation of the friends and shared experiences at the current school.  Perfect for the end of Year 6. 

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.