A 'What If' Monster  by Ruth Kenward & Richard Neil - 5 to 9 yrs  (1m 54s)
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Theme – anxiety, worry, confidence, strength
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Content - Anxiety is imagined as a ‘what if’ monster, confidence is a ‘what if’ buddy. The ‘what if’ monster puts doubt in our minds, and needs to be replaced with the ‘what if’ buddy of confidence that inspires us to have a go in life.  Confidence can be gained by going to people we trust for support and encouragement.  This unusual and quirky song is a brilliant tool to help young children understand anxiety – and they love shouting at the ‘what if’ monster to go away!  Excellent for PSHE.
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Lyric 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.

Away In A Manger by Ruth Kenward - 5 to 9 yrs - KS 1   (2m 22s)
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Theme – classic Christmas carol, the humble birthplace of Jesus.

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Content - The classic song for an infant nativity, Away In A Manger sets the scene of Jesus's birth in a stable, with only a manger for his bed. Sweet and gentle, this is a perennial favourite for the crib scene.
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Song from the musical 'A Way In A Manger'

Baby In A Manger by Judy Lown - 5 to 7 yrs. (1m 57s)

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Theme - Nativity manger song, Christmas, Jesus 

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Content - A simple song with which to celebrate Jesus’ birthday, ideal for inclusion in a DIY nativity. 

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'Baby In A Manger' from the songbook 'Sing Christmas'

Baby Jesus by Nick Perrin - 5 to 7 yrs - (1m 32s)

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Theme - Christmas, Nativity, Manger song

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Content - A sweet, gentle lullaby, addressed to baby Jesus in the manger, ideal as the crib song for a DIY nativity.

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Baby Jesus - (Sleep Tight) from the songbook 'Come On Christmas'

Bethlehem Is Full   by John and Ruth Kenward  -  4 to 7 yrs  
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Theme – Nativity, the innkeepers’ song, Christmas

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Content – This very simple song is easy to learn, and contains a brief solo moment for the final innkeeper.  The song is very clearly structured so that it will be easy to direct the movements of children playing the roles of the innkeepers, Mary and Joseph.  Lots of ‘knock, knock, knocking on doors’!

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'Bethlehem Is Full'   is taken from the mini-musical ‘A Little Nativity’

Bigger Than The Biggest Mountain by Ruth Kenward & Caroline Kimber  -  5 to 9 yrs  
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Theme – understanding the nature of God, the Creator, worship
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Content – Ideal for faith-based assembly, this simple song tackles a very profound subject: the nature of God.  "Though we’re tiny in his sight, He loves us with all his might.  It’s so hard for us to understand.” 
Always popular with this age group, as it’s so catchy!

‘Bigger Than The Biggest Mountain’ is taken from the Nativity musical ‘A Way In A Manger’ 

Bumpety, Bumpety, Bump   by John and Ruth Kenward  -  3 to 7 yrs  
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Theme – The journey of the magi, riding camels to Bethlehem, following a star, Nativity

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Content – a very endearing song that depicts the three wise men making their way to Bethlehem, each riding on a camel’s ‘humpety, humpety, hump’!  Younger children love this irresistible song, as it’s very easy to learn, being so clearly structured and right on their wavelength.

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Bumping Up And Down On A Camel  by Peter Fardell - 3 to 7 yrs - Early Years, KS1  (1m 21s)

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Theme - Christmas, nativity, the magi

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Content - Three wise men are bumping up and down on their camels all the way to Bethlehem, carrying their gifts for baby Jesus.  A song that’s already a perennial favourite, guaranteed to raise a smile!

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'Bumping Up And Down On A Camel' features in the best-selling 'A Wriggly Nativity'

Three Christmas songs - Age: 3 to 7 yrs - Early Years, KS1  

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Theme - Christmas, celebration of the birth of Jesus, Nativity

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Content - Three sweet Christmas songs, ideal for inclusion in an infant nativity.  The first two are extremely catchy, and particularly popular with this age group.  The third song is a lovely setting of the traditional classic 'Away In A Manger', a perennial favourite for the crib scene. 

• Dancing About In The Straw
• Follow That Star
• Away In A Manger

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'Dancing About In The Straw' is featured in the best-selling 'Wriggly Nativity'

'Follow That Star' is featured in our song collection 'Sing Christmas'

Three Christmas Songs - Age 5 to 8 - KS1  

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Theme - Christmas, Santa Claus, anticipation, Nativity, three wise men, light, hope 

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Content - Three adorable songs for this age group to sing, all of which have proved firm favourites in many schools!  'Wonderful Father Christmas' has a Disney feel to it, and expresses the excitement of anticipating the arrival of Santa Claus with lots of gifts. 'Bumping Up And Down On A Camel' is a great song to include in a Nativity presentation, guaranteed to raise a smile!  Finally, 'Shine Away' is a lovely song about the light and hope that Christmas brings to the world. 

• Wonderful Father Christmas
• Bumping Up And Down On A Camel
• Shine Away

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Wonderful Father Christmas is from 'A Christmas Recipe'
Bumping Up And Down On A Camel is from 'A Wriggly Nativity'
Shine Away is from 'Jesus' Christmas Party'

Chocolate Eggs At Easter - by Ruth Kenward - Age 5 to 8 yrs - KS1  (1m 1s)
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Theme – Easter is a special time for Easter eggs! 
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Content – A cute song from the musical ‘The Chocolate Shop’ that would work well on its own as part of a KS1 Easter presentation, with a group of children taking the part of the Easter eggs. 

This song is featured in our quirky Easter musical for KS1:  'The Chocolate Shop'  which is about Easter eggs, chocolate bunnies - and forgiveness! 

Christmas - There's Lots To Get Done  By Sarah Baker - 6 to 9 yrs - KS1, KS2  (1m 12s)
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Theme - Christmas preparations, a busy time
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Content - As the title suggests, this song is all about getting ready for Christmas!  Festive food, Christmas crackers, etc. Upbeat and easy to learn.
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From the musical - 'Magical Christmas Journey'

Come And Build A Snowman by Judy Lown - 3 to 7 yrs - Early Years, KS1  (1m 11s)

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Theme - Winter, snow, snowmen

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Content - A very simple song about building snowmen - and slipping and sliding about in the process!  

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Come And Build A Snowman  is from the songbook 'Come On Christmas'

Dancing About In The Straw by Peter Fardell - 5 to 7 yrs - KS1  (1m 54s)

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Theme - Christmas, Nativity, Manger song

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Content - All the animals in the stable at Bethlehem are dancing with excitement to see the baby boy in the manger: cows, donkeys and chickens are all dancing like they've never danced before.  Lively and full of character, with some nice animal sound effects!  Ideal for inclusion in a DIY nativity.

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Dancing About In The Straw from the musical 'A Wriggly Nativity'

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'

Donkey Plodding by Peter Fardell  -  4 to 7 yrs 

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Theme – Nativity: Mary rides on the donkey to Bethlehem, Christmas, animals

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Content – a donkey song that’s full of character, with a melody that cleverly echoes the donkey’s braying sound.  Always popular with this age group, because it has such a catchy tune! 

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Every Step Counts by Ruth & John Kenward - 5 to 9 years old (KS1)
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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.

Everyone’s Asleep   by Roger Parsley  -  5 to 10 yrs  
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Theme – Nativity, the stable at Bethlehem, waiting, Christmas

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Content – This simple, peaceful song sets the scene for the Nativity, with everyone in Bethlehem fast asleep, the lights all turned down in the darkened town.  The world awaits the imminent birth of Jesus.  Mary and Jesus are just coming down the road…  A lovely, unusual song that creates an expectant hush.

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Everyone’s Asleep   is taken from the Nativity musical ‘Jesus’ Christmas Party’

'Everyone's In the Stable' by Ruth & John Kenward - 6 to 9 yrs - KS1, KS2  (1m 32s)

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Theme - Nativity, manger scene, celebration

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Content - Everyone's in the stable - shepherds, angels, donkeys, cows, sheep... and the bells will ring: 'ding, dong, ding!'  A very joyful, catchy and effective song to celebrate the birth of Jesus, perfect for this age group.  There is an infectious energy about the music that will quickly make it a firm favourite - enjoy! 

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This song features in infant Christmas musical 'I-Spy Christmas'

Everything You Give by Ruth Kenward - 6 to 9 yrs - KS1, KS2  (1m 47s)

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Theme - Christmas, Jesus, nativity, giving

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Content -   A song that reflects upon the baby in the manger: ‘Everything you give with love, you give to Him.  Everything you do with love, you do for Him - ’cos He is love.’  If you're looking for a gentle Christmas song for this age group that offers a fresh approach, 'Everything You Give' may be the simple, beautiful and unusual song you need!

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'Everything You Give' features in the nativity musical 'Babushka'

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.

Adrian Pearson - Age 5 to 9 yrs - KS2  (2m 50s)

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Theme - The journey to Bethlehem, nativity

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Content - Five little angels, four sleepy shepherds, three very wise men, and two more (Mary and Joseph) are all on the way to Bethlehem.  When they get there, one little baby (Jesus!) is born!  An easy counting song for Christmas, with the option of building up into three parts in each verse making this ideal for infant or lower junior choir. 

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This song features in the songbook 'Here Comes Christmas'

Follow That Star by Judy Lown - 5 to 7 yrs - KS1  (1m 39s)

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Theme - Christmas, nativity, the magi.

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Content - The three kings are travelling to Bethlehem:  ‘Keep on travelling. Got to follow that star.’  This lively song is very easy to teach and guaranteed to go down well with infants, making it a great choice for inclusion in a DIY nativity.

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This song features in the songbook 'Sing Christmas'

'Glory To God' by Gerry Page & Ruth Kenward   5-7 years   (2m 12s)

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Theme - Christmas, celebrating the birth of Jesus, joy, praise

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Content - This song is ideal for the shepherds’ scene in a nativity, as the angels bring the news. Hallelujah!  The song is easy to learn and - with its rousing gospel feel - children find it very uplifting to sing.  One of our singers described it as making her feel ‘bubbly inside’! 

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This song features in the musical 'Noisy Nativity'

Good News  by Naine Page - 5 to 9 yrs  (1m 42s)
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Theme – News of Jesus' birth, Christmas
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Content - A simple, feel-good Christmas song, in which the angels proclaim the news of the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, God's only Son, the promised one, 'born under heaven's light'.

This song is from the nativity show 'Little Star's Story'

Hold On! Slow Down!  by Ruth Kenward - 5 to 7 yrs - KS1  (2m 08s)
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Theme - taking your time, patience, hurrying, things going wrong, school rules

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Content - A song about the danger of doing everything in a rush!  Children love the use of different tempos in this song, which has a speedy verse and a contrasting laid-back chorus.  Wonderful for reinforcing school rules about running in corridors etc., as this song has a way of getting stuck in children’s heads!

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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How Can I Make A Difference?  by Ruth Kenward & Richard Neil - 5 to 7 yrs - KS1  (1m 25s)
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Theme - making a difference, doing the right thing, morals

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Content - Very easy to teach and learn, this song has a simple message about making things better in our own small way, by doing the right thing.  Ideal for infant assembly.

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.

I'm A Little Donkey  by Gavin Millar - 4 to 7 yrs - KS1  (1m 50s)

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Theme - Christmas, Nativity, donkey

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Content - A very cute song that gives a donkey's perspective on the 'fuss' surrounding the Nativity!  He just wants to eat his hay, but there's something in the way: there's a baby in the manger!  The donkey finds the whole thing a bit of an imposition.  However, once the donkey hears of the journey to Egypt he perks up. He's going to be carrying Mary and the baby - and he'll get a meal at last!  

I'm Waiting  by Veronica Clark - 5 to 7 yrs - KS1  (1m 36s)

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Theme - Christmas, nativity, shepherd’s song, patience

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Content - A gentle song expressing a shepherd's anticipation of a long-awaited royal birth. He's waited for many years and it's taken a lot of faith, so he hopes he won't be wrong!  Ideal for inclusion in a DIY nativity.  

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'I'm Waiting' features in the nativity musical 'The Raggedy King'

It Snowed In The Night by Ruth Kenward & Gerry Page - age 5 to 7 yrs - KS1  (2m 12s)

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Theme - Winter, snow, excitement, weather, seasons

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Content - The excitement of opening your curtains to find that it’s snowed overnight!  Better get your warmest clothes on - it's time for a snowball fight!  A song that infants will love to sing in wintry weather.

It Snowed In The Night from the songbook 'Come On Christmas'

Knock On Another Door  by Peter Fardell  -  4 to 7 yrs  
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Theme – Nativity: Mary and Joseph find no room at the inn in Bethlehem, Christmas

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Content – Extremely catchy, this song is a favourite to accompany the ‘no room at the inn’ part of the Nativity story.  Well-paced and very easy to follow, which is helpful for children playing the parts of Mary and Joseph as they move from one inn-keeper to another.

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Knock On Another Door  is taken from the Nativity musical ‘A Wriggly Nativity’ 

Let's Say No  by Ruth Kenward & Richard Neil - 5 to 7yrs - KS1  (1m 41s)
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Theme - standing up to bullies, confidence

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Content - A very simple song to discourage bullying and to teach children some things they can do to feel stronger.  Particularly useful for assembly and PHSE purposes.

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.

Mary, Joseph, On The Way To Bethlehem
By Gerry Page & Ruth Kenward  - 3 to 6 yrs - Early Years, KS1  (2m 3s)

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Theme - Christmas, nativity, Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem, donkey

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Content - A very simple song for young children, that describes the donkey ride to Bethlehem (with plenty of clip-clopping and a few eeyores!)

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From the musical - 'Noisy Nativity'

No-one Likes A Bighead by John & Ruth Kenward - 5 to 7yrs - KS1  (1m 41s)
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Theme - confidence, showing off, relationships

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Content - A song about over-confidence, and how it doesn’t help people make good relationships, as the title suggests!  Easy to teach and learn, particularly useful for assembly and PHSE purposes.

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.

On That Night   by John and Ruth Kenward  -  4 to 7 yrs  
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Theme – Nativity, angels and shepherds, birth of Jesus, Christmas

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Content – On a bright, starlit night, the angels bring good news to some shepherds:  ‘Good new!  Christ is born for you!’ 
An easy-to-learn song for the ‘angels and shepherds’ scene in the Nativity, .  

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On That Night  is taken from the mini-musical ‘A Little Nativity’

Once There Were Three Wise Men   by John and Ruth Kenward  -  4 to 7 yrs  
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Theme – Nativity, three wise men, Christmas, birth of Jesus

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Content – Three wise men, watching the night sky, see a star pass by – and they know they must follow it.  So they jump on the camel train to find a newborn king!  A cute song during which the journey of the magi can be re-enacted. 

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Once There Were Three Wise Men   is taken from the mini-musical ‘A Little Nativity’ 

One Day At A Time by Ruth and John Kenward - 5 to 7 years (KS1)

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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.

One Little Boy In The Straw   by John and Ruth Kenward  -  4 to 7 yrs  
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Theme – Nativity, stable scene, Jesus in the manger, Christmas joy, counting

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Content –  A simple cumulative song to gather the whole cast for the finale of a Nativity performance, ending with: five happy angels, four happy shepherds, three happy wise men, two happy parents, one little boy in the straw – and a whole lot of joy!

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One Little Boy In The Straw   is taken from the mini-musical ‘A Little Nativity’ 

Round The Corner by Ruth Kenward - 5 to 7yrs - KS1  (1m 54s)

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Theme - facing an unknown future, looking ahead, adventure, mystery, 

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Content - You never know what’s round the corner: it could be scary or fun - stormy or sun! But if we don't step round each 'corner' in our lives we might never get to see what lies ahead - which might be treasure at the rainbow's end!  A catchy song with an unusual theme.  Fun for all general singing, as well as useful 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.

Shopping by Jan Dobbins - 3 to 7yrs - Early Years, KS1  (1m 56s)

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Theme - Shops, the street, meeting friends, town

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Content - A charming song to bring out the fun in shopping. As the children sing about visiting different shops they can also learn what they might expect to buy at each one. Lots of colourful and evocative sound effects!

This song features in the Early Years songbook 'Zippety Zappy Zee'

Show The World by Nairne Page - 5 to 9 yrs  (1m 44s)
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Theme – celebrate the birth of Jesus by shining bright
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Content - A wonderfully energetic and uplifting song to celebrate the birth of Jesus.  All the stars in the sky celebrate a special night by shining brightly. "We're never too little to shine our light!"  

This song is from the nativity show 'Little Star's Story'.

Sing A Lullaby   by Nick Perrin  -  5 to 9 yrs  
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Theme – Nativity, manger scene, Christmas

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Content – A peaceful song for the manger scene in the stable at Bethlehem, with a lovely ‘middle 8’ section during which the shepherds and three wise men offer their gifts to baby Jesus. 

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Sing A Lullaby   is taken from the Nativity musical ‘Little Angel Gets Her Wings’

Snowflake Serenade by Peter Fardell  -  5 to 8 yrs 

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Theme – snow, winter, snowflakes, weather, cold
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Content - A gentle song to conjure up a snowy day.  As millions of snowflakes drift down, whirling as they fall, it’s almost like a dance: a snowflake serenade.   Very attractive as part of an assembly on the theme of winter, and ideal for infant dance purposes.

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Step Away From The Chocolate  by John & Ruth Kenward
   - 5 to 11 yrs - KS1, KS2  (1m 54s)
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Theme - resisting temptation, strength to do the right thing, honesty, greed
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Content -  It’s hard to find many songs suitable for infants on the theme of temptation, but this song does it brilliantly, covering both temptation to eat unwisely and the temptation to steal. Excellent for both general singing and assembly alike, and helpful support for work in 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.

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 Chocolate Shop - by Ruth Kenward & Caroline Kimber- Age 5 to 8 yrs. (1m 40s)
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Theme – chocolate, Easter, Easter eggs
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Content - A ‘sweet’ song about an imaginary chocolate shop, wishing everyone a Happy Easter. This is the title song of the musical by the same name, but would also work as part of an Easter assembly presentation, with children creating a shop window effect with pictures, or by dressing in costumes. 

This song features in the Easter musical 'The Chocolate Shop'

The Rocking Carol  trad. (arr. Gerry Page) 5 to 7 yrs - KS1  (1m 48s)

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Theme - Christmas, Jesus, nativity, manger song 

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Content - This traditional Christmas carol is a very sweet lullaby, sung to Jesus in the manger. ‘We will rock you, rock you, rock you.’  Translated from a traditional Czech carol.  An excellent manger song for a DIY nativity.

This song also features in 'Sing Carols' (CD & Lyrics booklet)

There's A Stable by Ruth Kenward - 5 to 8 yrs - KS1, KS2  (1m 32s)

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Theme - Christmas, nativity, transformation, stable song

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Content - This song is from the nativity musical ‘Babushka’, about a tatty old stable full of cobwebs, which is suddenly blazing with light when a special baby is born. A lovely, picturesque song for infants at Christmas time, that paints a vivid picture of the scene in the stable.

This song features in the musical 'Babushka'

There’s A Star In The Sky by Judy Lown  -  5 to 8 yrs  
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Theme – nativity, following the star, Christmas
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Content –  A new star has appeared in the sky as a sign of Jesus’ birth.  Where does it lead?  Who knows where it is going?  ‘Follow and you’ll see!’   This is a simple and very catchy song, ideal for a retelling of the nativity story.

‘There’s A Star In The Sky’ is taken from the ever-popular nativity musical for KS1 – ‘A Tale Of Two Birthdays. 

There’s A Baby In The Manger   by Nairne Page  -  4 to 7 yrs  
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Theme – Nativity, stable scene, birth of Jesus, Christmas joy

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Content –  A gentle, picturesque song to accompany the manger scene.  Very sweet, with words that set the scene beautifully.

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There’s A Baby In The Manger   is taken from the musical ‘Little Star’s Story’ 

Think About... by Ruth Kenward - 5 to 7 yrs - KS1  (1m 34s)

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Theme - choices, relationships, consequences, PSHE, bullying

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Content - Everything we choose in life makes us who we are.  What kind of person do you want to be?  How do you choose to behave?  This appealing song manages to convey such huge subject matter in very simple words, and is excellent 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.

This Is The Place Where We Live by Ruth Kenward - 5 to 7 yrs - KS1  (1m 34s)

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Theme - the environment, responsibility, relationships, the world around us, hope, a better world, 

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Content - A simple song to encourage young children to take care of their environment. Lyrical, easy to learn and useful alongside environmental projects, as well as 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.

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'

We Kings Have Journeyed Far by Nick Perrin - 6 to 8 yrs - KS1, KS2  (2m 25s)

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Theme - Christmas, the three wise men, nativity

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Content - The journey of the magi towards Bethlehem, with a wonderfully Oriental motif between the verses!  A great choice as the three kings song in a DIY nativity, as it is easy to learn and goes down well with this age group.

This song also features in the songbook 'Come On Christmas'

Welcome The Baby  by Sarah Baker - 6 to 9 yrs - KS1, KS2  (1m 52s)
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Theme - Christmas, nativity, birth of Jesus
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Content - A rousing echo-response song for the manger scene in the nativity story, to welcome the new-born Jesus. A simple song that’s easy to sing with gusto!
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This song features in the musical - 'Magical Christmas Journey'

Wishing, Wanting by Ruth Kenward - 5 to 11yrs - KS1, KS2  (1m 41s)

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Theme - wishes, hope, patience, trust

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Content - A whimsical, lilting song about wishing for the impossible!  There are no limits to the imagination, and there's no harm in wishing...  

This song features in the musical 'The Moon Thieves'

Wonderful Father Christmas by Peter Fardell - 5 to 7 yrs - KS1  (1m 36s)

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Theme - Christmas, Santa Claus, anticipation, excitement

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Content - A cute, feel-good song about anticipating the arrival of Father Christmas, and being unable to sleep on Christmas Eve!  An irresistible, toe-tapping little number, very cute and appealing for this age group.

This song features in the musical 'Christmas Recipe'

'Your Way Or My Way'  by Ruth Kenward - 5 to 7 yrs - KS1  (1m 44s)

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Theme - sharing, fairness, taking turns, relationships

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Content - An upbeat song that deals with the problem of learning to share, to talk things through and to take turns.  Very helpful to teach about good relationships, this is particularly suitable for PHSE and infant assembly.

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.