A song for young children to learn about rhyme and to sing along with this simple and upbeat rocking and rolling song. ‘Let’s play a game to find words that sound the same. The first letter might change but the sound it stays the same’.

A great song to get children to think about the issues of endangered animals. Simple enough for them to sing along, especially on the chorus. Upbeat and lively. Words, chords and some images included on the pdf sheet.

Finding bits of the body is easy with this fun, interactive song. Follow the actions and sing along.

A poignant and simple song for young children to learn a little about endangered animals, specifically pandas, bonobos and polar bears. The song has four simple chords so is perfect for beginner pianists, ukulele players or guitarists. Words, chords and images are included on the PDF.

This song goes through each season describing what happens to the weather, the animals, etc. Johnny, the male singer, says grumpy things about each season. Sarah, the female singer, is upbeat and says positive things.

A lively and fun recording to encourage youngsters to read for pleasure.

Enjoy this lovely song for children all about NATURE! It’s got lots of cute animals in the video. The simple words are included in this lyric video. Teachers - you might be interested in how I used AI (for the first time!) to write the words. I’m a life-long songwriter, long-time music lecturer and now senior lecturer in Education so I like to experiment and reflect. You can read what I wrote about how this song came together on my Spinning the Child blog site.

A song to get children to think about the issues of endangered animals. Simple enough for them to sing along, especially on the chorus. Upbeat and lively. Lyric sheet included.

Lyrics, video and mp3 for this catchy Halloween song. Perfect for children of all ages. Sing along with the simple call-and-response choruses. Easy to add actions. Do the actions to the bodily transformations in the verses: hop like a frog, flap like a bat, wiggle like a worm!

This is a song to encourage children to be themselves, to be assertive, to be proud and independent, and find their OWN way in the world. Yes - we all get help from family, teachers and other people in our lives, but this song is all about YOU - your voice, your journey - your SELF! Sing along: ‘Be yourself. Be proud. Sing YOUR song. Sing it LOUD! … There’s a story deep inside that only you can tell’. The music is up-tempo Irish folk, like the Pogues or the Dubliners!

‘Thank You’ is a gratitude song to say ‘thank you’ to someone who has helped you out. The video features Owen Brindley, a superstar of song signing. He’s signing next to me, Johnny, to make sure everyone is included. Children can learn to sign ‘thank you’ by watching the video. The song is designed for children to sing along - the lyrics are included.

‘I need space to make mistakes’: Colourful animated video of a groovy song about learning and the three things you need in order to learn - space, time and making mistakes. It’s about taking that journey from ‘I don’t know’ to ‘Now I understand’ It mentions how you might need some help to learn. It’s the perfect motivator for anyone trying learn anything. Get the kids moving and dancing while thinking about their learning journey!

‘A Song Full of Hope’ is an upbeat anthem to optimism. It’s a simple catchy song that explores issues of hope, resilience and co-operation - standing strong and moving along. The video features Owen Brindley, a superstar of song signing. The Makaton and BSL signing and sub-titles are there and to make sure the song is as inclusive as possible.

‘Say “Hello”’ is a fast poppy song packed with positive messages. It’s a 90 second blast of pure melodic energy. Use is as a lesson starter to get attention and boost the energy level of your classroom. Use it as your walk-on music. Boxers and pop stars have walk-on music. Why not teachers? It’s got simple words and lots of repetition that makes it easy for children to learn and sing along. It’s also got a cool lyrics and graphics video on YouTube that will help with literacy. The second verse is uplifting: ‘Open your eyes and see the colours. Open your heart and let love flow. Open your arms and throw them around the world, and say hello, hello, hello’, etc.

A simple song perfect for children’s voices to celebrate mothers on Mothering Sunday. Sing along with the song. Create you own version using the chords G, C, D and Em. Lyrics are included.

The plot of Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’ in one song! A great way to teach you and your class the basics of the play. Introduces the main characters! Covers the main parts of the plot. Easy to sing for primary and secondary children at Key Stages 2 and 3. Words and music by me, Liam Maloy, with a few words and phrases from the original text. This song, and the others I have written for this play, have been used in school productions of ‘The Tempest’ in the East Midlands over the past 4 years. The words are embedded in the video. Here they are: Please let me introduce myself. My name is Prospero. So sit up in your seat and pay attention. Open your ears. The hour’s now come to tell you of my woe. There are many dirty deeds I have to mention. I’ve been on this stinking island for twelve longs years, With my lovely teenage daughter Miranda. But I was once a ‘Prince of power’. It caused me tears. In fact, I was the Duke of Milan. So come fire and wind to boil the sea. I’m whipping up a tempest to set me free. And from my royal duties I started to rebel. My personality opposed my position. I loved reading in my library. I loved books and I learned spells. And became a very powerful magician. So my brother did the parties, kissed the babies, met the crowds. All Milan seemed to love Antonio. So he called the King of Naples and together they did vow, That me and Miranda must go. So come fire and wind to boil the sea. I’m whipping up a tempest to set me free. So they stuck us on this ship. A rotten carcass of a butt. Full of rats but also clothes and books and food. Then the storm’s mysterious forces seemed to pull us to this spot, To begin these twelve long years of solitude. We met a beast called Caliban. I owned him like a slave. A thing most brutish. I taught him lots of facts. He cooked and cleaned and fetched the wood. I kept him in a cave. He was the son of a damned witch called Sycorax. I also controlled Ariel. A spirit, ghost or sprite. And he helped me do my magic on a whim. When by chance my brother and the King came sailing into sight/ Stop this song! Let the tempest begin. Ooooaaaahhhh! So come fire and wind to boil the sea. I’m whipping up a tempest to set me free. So come fire and wind to boil the sea. I’m whipping up a tempest to set me free. So come fire and wind to boil the sea. I’m whipping up a tempest to set me free. So come fire and wind to boil the sea. I’m whipping up a tempest to set me free.

Fun song and video to help children learn about the things that can be recycled or reused. Watch it in class as a fun interlude or as part of a project. I would suggest that most children of 12 or under would enjoy this. Contains clips from a number of recycling videos currently on YouTube including the Peppa Pig episode. I did some research as to what can actually be recycled. Some were surprising. There are also some funny ones in there (‘tunes and notes … daddy’s old jokes’). Look out for a guest appearance by Prof. Brian Cox!

Check out my simple catchy Xmas song ‘LITTLE SPIDERS’, perfect for young children to learn and sing. It’s all about how spiders helped a widow and her poor family by spinning webs on Xmas night to make tinsel. This folk tale is popular in the Ukraine, Poland, Germany and other countries in Eastern Europe. Merry Christmas. Wesołych Świąt. щасливого Різдва. Fröhliche Weihnachten.

Fun, lively, interactive song to learn the parts of the body. Knees! Cheeks! Chin! Tummy! Head! Do the actions. Sing along! Words and chords included as separate documents.

‘I Follow my Dreams’ is a simple song full of hope, optimism, resilience and determination. It’s a perfect song for children to listen to (and hopefully sing, when it’s safe to do so) in the new year Follow your dreams no matter what life throws at you. ‘I’m never going to let them get away’, sings the narrator of the song. ‘When troubles come along, I’m going to face them day after day’. The song stresses the need to follow your dreams, not someone else’s: ‘I know what’s good for me’, sings the spirited and assertive protagonist. So, as the song says, open up your arms and embrace your dreams. Hold them in your heart where they belong.