HELLO, HELLO, HELLO - Lyrics and music by Marcy Marxer

A celebration of cultural diversity. How many ways do you know to say hello?

MAKE A FRIEND - Lyrics and music by Sue Malcolm and Vic Smyth

IF YOU'RE HAPPY & YOU KNOW IT - Traditional

HOW I FEEL - Lyrics and music by Molly Anderson. Produced by Committee for Children for Second Step: A Violence Prevention Curriculum. Used with permission.

I feel proud when I build a big tower
I feel mad when it gets knocked down
I feel happy when I eat an ice cream cone
I feel sad when it plops on the ground.

Chorus: Whatever I feel I'll tell you about it
I might want to shout it, or whisper in your ear
Whatever I feel I'll tell you about it
I'll tell you just how I feel, I feel
I'll tell you just how I feel

I feel happy when I go to the park
I feel excited when a friend comes too
I feel brave when I'm flying down the slide
I feel yucky when sand gets in my shoe

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I feel happy when the sun is shining
I feel surprised when lightening flashes
I feel excited when I watch the stars come out
I feel scared sometimes when thunder crashes

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I feel happy when I go to school
I feel shy when I make a new friend
I feel a little bit sad when you say goodbye
I feel glad when I see you again.

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YABADOOSKI, I LOVE YOU-SKI - Lyrics and music by Sue Malcolm and Vic Smyth

There are so many feelings that we all have and sometimes they can be confusing!
It's good to know they are all normal.

Chorus:
Yabadooski, I love you-ski
Your feelings are o.k.
Yabadooski, I love you-ski
Have a yabadabadooski day
Ha-a-a-ave a yabadabadooski day.

One day when I was walking, I saw a scary sight
A great big dog jumped up on me, so I ran with all my might.
I ran as fast as my feet could fly, to find my mom and dad
I felt so scared, I started to cry and this is what they said....

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I got so mad one morning when I could not tie my shoes
I threw them both across the room; I didn't know what to do
My dad said, don't you worry, sometimes we all get mad
It's good to get those feelings out and this is what he said....

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My mom and dad went out one night for a dinner and dancing date
The babysitter came over and they said they'd be home late
I got so nervous I could not sleep when I went up to bed
I stayed awake till they got home and this is what they said....

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CASS RAP - Lyrics and music by Heather Bishop

Stop! It's a powerful word. Don't be afraid to use it.

Well I've got me a friend by the name of Cass
She's a real cool kid; she don't take no sass
She loves her bike and she loves her jeans
She loves herself; that's self-esteem

Chorus: She goes "Stop! Don't be puttin' me down.
I ain't no fool, baby, I've been around."
She goes "Stop! Don't be puttin' me down.
I ain't no fool, baby, I've been around."

Well, you know those days when you get out of bed
Your teeth are achin' and so is your head
You're doin' your best to try to turn it around
But somebody's in your face tryin' to put you down.

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So you take it outside tryin' to get some relief
Along comes a bully tryin' to set up a beef
So you slip em the sly and you slide on by
Cause that's mean and nasty, it ain't no lie.

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It's a bad hair day; nothin' goin' your way
The teacher's got a question; you got nothin' to say
You know you got the blues when you're feelin' that down
Better pick yourself up; put your feet on the ground

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End - stop!

WORK IT OUT - Lyrics and music by Molly Anderson. Produced by Committee for Children for Second Step: A Violence Prevention Curriculum. Used with permission.

Here's another Second Step song.
This one really captures the essence of the Buddy System program.
We think everyone in the world should learn this song.

Deep in the jungle where the monkeys play
A baby monkey cries, "I want my way!"
The mother monkey says, "There's no need to shout,
Just wait your turn and work it out."

Chorus
If you've got a problem you can work it out
If you've got a problem you can work it out
There's no need to fight; no need to shout
Just sit right down and work it out

Deep in the hills where the wolves do roam
A baby wolf cried, "He took my bone!"
The mother wolf said, "There's no need to shout,
Just share your food and work it out."

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Deep in the hills where the mice do creep
A baby mouse cried, "I'm trying to sleep!"
The mother mouse said, "there's no need to shout,
Just ask nicely, you can work it out."

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Deep in the pond where the frogs do splash
A baby frog cried, "He made me crash!"
The mother frog said, "There's no need to shout,
Apologize now and work it out."

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TAKE A DEEP BREATH - Lyrics and music by Molly Anderson. Produced by Committee for Children for Second Step: A Violence Prevention Curriculum. Used with permission.

This song can help you remember to use relaxing breathing,
self-talk and visualization to calm down when you're angry.

Once I knew a volcano
Who almost blew its top
I took it by the hand and said
Here's how you can stop

Chorus: Take a deep breath, count to five
Till you feel all calm inside
Take a deep breath, count to five
Till you feel all calm inside

When someone makes you angry
And you don't know what to do
Just turn around and walk away
The rest is up to you

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Talking to your mommy
Or talking to your dad
Can make you feel much better
When you're feeling mad

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GOOD LISTENER - Lyrics and music by Sue Malcolm

When you need someone to talk to, it's great to have someone who
really listens. You can be a good friend by being a good listener.

Chorus:
You're a good listener, you know what I mean
A good listener, when you're listening to me
You're a good listener that's no lie
Good listener every time

When I have something I just have to talk about
I can call on you, you know I have no doubt
When I call on you, I know you'll be there
When you listen to me, I know you really care

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Well, you stop what you're doing and you sit right down
You look me in the eye and there's no fooling around
You never interrupt or try to give me advice
You just listen to me, and that sure feels nice!

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I LOVE TO PLAY OUTSIDE - Lyrics and music by Norm Levy and Herb Pederson

Here's two thumbs up to the benefits of fresh air, sunshine and exercise.
Get your free lifetime membership in Mother Nature's Fitness Club today!

My house is warm and cozy; there's a blanket on my bed
And my bathroom has a shower where I scrub and wash my head
Lots of good food in the kitchen; lots of books for me to read
But there are times when I get restless and there's something else I need

Chorus: I love to play outside, where there are trees for me to climb
And places I can hide, and dinosaurs to ride
Run barefoot through the green grass, lie on my back and look at the sky
I love to play outside

I can follow flying butterflies and hear the crickets creak
Sail a pirate ship upon the lake and climb the highest peak
I can run until my legs are tired, and then I run some more
But I hear my mama calling me, so I can't run anymore

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RAINY DAY BLUES - Lyrics and music by Eric Herbst

We borrowed this one from B.B.King,
who really knows how to get rid of the blues.

My friends and I don't like to play out in the rain
My friends and I don't like to play out in the rain
We'd rather stay inside a warm house and play a game
We'll play checkers, monopoly
Any game you wanna play
They all sound good to me
Rainy day blues (I've got those blues)
Rainy day blues (I've got to shake those blues)
You got nothing to lose except your rainy day blues

There's no need to frown when your skies are gray
Oh you can have fun on a rainy day
Your friends can help you send your blues away
Your imagination can take you very far
Be anything you want to, no matter who you are
Rainy day blues (I've got those blues)
Rainy day blues (I've got to shake those blues)
You got nothing to lose except your rainy day blues

I turn on my TV, along came the news
The weatherman's singing the rainy day blues
But it's all right, it's all right, it's all right, it's all right
I'm gonna turn up the music
And dance my blues away

My friends and I don't like to play out in the rain
My friends and I don't like to play out in the rain
We'd rather stay inside a warm house and play a game
We'll play checkers, monopoly
Any game you wanna play
They all sound good to me
Rainy day blues (I've got those blues)
Rainy day blues (I've got to shake those blues)
You got nothing to lose except your rainy day blues

SHARE, SHARE, SHARE - Lyrics and music by Sue Malcolm

This song was a big hit with Mrs. Robertson's Kindergarten children at Tillicum Elementary in Vancouver. Think of all the things you can share and make up your own verses.

Chorus: Share, share, share
It's the friendly thing to do
Share, share, share
Some for me and some for you

If I have some pizza
You can have some too
We can munch together
It's the friendly thing to do

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If I have a game to play
You can play it too
We can play together
It's the friendly thing to do

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If I have a book to read
You can read it too
We can read together
It's the friendly thing to do

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If I have a song to sing
You can sing it too
We can sing together
It's the friendly thing to do

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MY BEST FRIEND IS ME - Lyrics and music by Sue Malcolm

Inspired by the book, "I Like Me", by Nancy Carlson.

Chorus: I have a best friend, my best friend is me
We're always together, as close as can be.
I'm never alone 'cause my best friend's with me.
I have a best friend, my best friend is me.

My best friend knows each little thing about me.
My thoughts and my feelings, my hopes and my dreams.
Kept deep inside where no one can see
My best friend knows each little thing about me.

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I like to take care of my best friend; that's me
I wash and I scrub and I brush my teeth
I eat lots of good food and get lots of sleep
I like to take care of my best friend; that's me.

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When I'm feeling sad, I do nice things for me
To cheer myself up, I'm as nice as can be
Wherever I go; at home or away
I'll always be me and I like it that way

ROCKABYE BOOGIE - Lyrics and music by Will Carson and Rocky Starr

A minor 50s rockabilly hit by The Davis Sisters.
When all else fails, just dance until you drop!

Rockabye boogie is the latest way to rock your baby to sleep
Rockabye boogie is guaranteed to put your baby to sleep
But it won't do a thing unless you sing
That rockabye boogie with a beat

Chorus: Rockabye boogie rockabye boogie rockabye
Rockabye boogie rockabye boogie rockabye
Rockabye boogie rockabye boogie rockabye
Rockabye boogie rockabye boogie rockabye
Rockabye boogie rockabye boogie rockabye
Rockabye boogie rockabye

Rockabye baby, rockabye baby
Swinging in a big tree top
When the wind begins to blow
Baby's gonna swing and stop
When the bough breaks the baby will fall
Baby's gonna blow her top

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There was an old woman, she made her home
in a great big wooden shoe
She had so many doggone kids
she didn't know what to do
Come on baby now go to sleep
And shut those eyes of blue

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Mary had a little lamb
Whose fleece was white as snow
And everywhere that Mary went
The lamb was sure to go
Come on baby off to sleep
Off to dreamland go.

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