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Bouncing On The Bed
Bouncing On The Bed by Jan Dobbins - 4 to 7 yrs - KS1 (1m 46s)
Theme – bedtime, sleep, consequences of bouncing!
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Content – A cheeky song about the irresistible business of bouncing on the bed, despite what Mum and Dad say – and it ends with a bump! Very catchy, with a nice mood shift for the bedtime verse.
'Bouncing On The Bed' comes from the songbook 'Zippety, Zappy Zee'.
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Driving My Tractor by Jan Dobbins - 3 to 7 yrs - Early Years, KS1 (2m 37s)
________________________________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'
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Every Step Counts by Ruth & John Kenward - 5 to 9 years old (KS1)
______________________________________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.
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.
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Live Together by Peter O'Hare - 7 to 12yrs - KS2 (3m 0s)
____________________________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.
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Only One World by Nick Perrin - Age 7 to 11yrs - KS2 (2m 23s)
______________________Theme - Global unity, sharing, Harvest, citizenship, environment
______________________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'
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Sweet Summer by Chlay - 7 to 13yrs - KS2, KS3 (2m 17s)
____________________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'
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The River by Peter O'Hare - 7 to 11 - KS2 (3m 23s)
_____________________Theme - Rivers, water, nature, pollution, environment, continuity
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Content - The river is celebrated as it flows through the fields, valleys, and towns, making its way to the sea. It flows for all of us, and must be protected from pollution. This song would be excellent alongside a project on water or the environment. There is an optional harmony for the final chorus, but otherwise this is a straightforward song to use for general singing purposes with a tune that sticks in your head!
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You Gotta Try by Peter O'Hare - 7 to 11 yrs - KS2 (1m 47s)
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Theme - Perseverance, determination, patience
____________________________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.