1. LITTLE BY LITTLE POCO A POQUITO CHORUS Little by little, step by step each day; The longest journey begins with one step, and I am on my way, Yes, I am on my way! (1) Whether learning another language, how to do math or read or write--- I know I can do it when I put my mind to it, though it won't happen overnight. Oh, yes, and... CHORUS (2) So I won't give up or get discouraged saying, "I've got so far to go!" I'll celebrate my progress, say "Look how far I've come!" and I'll get there in time, I know! Oh, yes, and... CHORUS Little by little, step by step each day; The longest journey begins with one step, and I am on my way, Yes, I am on my way! CORO Poco a poquito, paso a pasito cada día; El viaje más largo empieza con un paso, y ya voy en camino, Sí, ¡ya voy en camino! Dedicated to Jairo Morales, a former student Words and Music © 1991 by Linda K. Williams Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com BetterWorld-Resources.com

2. SELF-TALK CHORUS Self-talk, self-talk---when I talk to myself, I'll be positive and kind. Self-talk, self-talk---when I talk to myself, I'll be positive and kind. 1 When I talk to myself, I'll say, "I can do it!" When I talk to myself, I'll say, "I can do it!" When I talk to myself, I'll say, "I can do it!" When I talk to myself, I'll say, "I can do it!" CHORUS 2 When I talk to myself, I'll say, "I'll do better next time!" When I talk to myself, I'll say, "I'll do better next time!" When I talk to myself, I'll say, "I'll do better next time!" When I talk to myself, I'll say, "I'll do better next time!" CHORUS 3 When I talk to myself, I'll say, "I've learned a lot!" When I talk to myself, I'll say, "I've learned a lot!" When I talk to myself, I'll say, "I've learned a lot!" When I talk to myself, I'll say, "I've learned a lot!" CHORUS 4 When I talk to myself, I'll say, "I'll learn more!" When I talk to myself, I'll say, "I'll learn more!" When I talk to myself, I'll say, "I'll learn more!" When I talk to myself, I'll say, "I'll learn more!" CHORUS, AND REPEAT VERSE 1 OTHER POSSIBLE "ZIPPER" VERSES (CAN ELICIT MORE FROM SINGERS): When I talk to myself, I'll say, "I belong!" “I can name my feelings!” “I can own my feelings!” “I’ll deal with my feelings!” "I like myself!" "I am special!" "I am unique!" "I am loved!" "I believe in me!" "I'm drug-free!" Tune is traditional: "Pick a Bale of Cotton"; Lyrics copyright 1989 by Linda Kay Williams Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com BetterWorld-Resources.com

3. A FRIEND IN NEED 1 A friend in need is a friend indeed, 2 When you need a friend, I'll be right there; 3 When I need a friend, I know you'll care. 4 Our troubles and joys we will share. Tune: Frere Jacques (sing as a round after straight through; on tape, sung as a 3-part round) Words: © 1993 by Linda K. Williams Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com BetterWorld-Resources.com

4. WE'RE "CAN DO!" KIDS AND WE CARE Please Note: X = clap CHORUS We're "can do!" kids, and we care. (X X) We're "can do!" kids, and we care. (X X) We can do 'most anything, We care about others, and ourselves; 'Cause we're "can do!" kids, and we care. Yes, we're "can do!" kids, and we care. 1 We can deal with our feelings so that no one will get hurt. We can make decisions wisely, and solve our problems, too. We can say "NO!" to peer pressure, and to drugs---you bet! And... We know we can help others learn to do what we can do! CHORUS 'Cause... We're "can do!" kids, and we care. (X X) We're "can do!" kids, and we care. (X X) We can do 'most anything, We care about others, and ourselves; 'Cause we're "can do!" kids, and we care. Yes, we're "can do!" kids, and we care. 2 We care about our rights and feelings, and our bodies, too; we care about others and all that's theirs---we do! We care about all people and about this world we share; but... what matters most of all is we show that we care! CHORUS We're "can do!" kids, and we care. (X X) We're "can do!" kids, and we care. (X X) We can do 'most anything, We care about others, and ourselves; 'Cause we're "can do!" kids, and we care. Yes, we're "can do!" kids, and we care. Words and Music © 1989 by Linda Kay Williams Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com BetterWorld-Resources.com

5. THANK YOU, CHESTER This song was written in honor of Chester Wawrzyniak (1903-1975), a Toledo Police Officer for more than 40 years. When I was a kindergartener, Chester was in charge of making sure that the children in our neighborhood safely crossed a very busy intersection which had no traffic lights. The song is dedicated with deep appreciation to the Toledo Police Department. Linda K. (Miller) Williams 7-3-90 CHORUS Thank you, Chester, for your smiles and hugs so warm; with you to guide us, we felt so safe and protected from harm. A traffic light now does your job more cost-efficiently, but it doesn't care how a kindergartener's day has gone, and it sure can't swing kids up in the air! 1 Oh, I remember back in the sixties, when cop-hating was in style; I never could relate to that attitude 'cause my mental image of a cop wears your smile. I'm sure we never thought to thank you then---took you for granted; you were there for us each day. Now you're a treasured part of our childhood memories, and I wish now we'd thought then to say... CHORUS 2 Though more than thirty years have come and gone since you touched our lives in such a lasting way; You did so much more than just your job, so time has not swept our memory of you away. I guess we never can know what impression we'll leave with those whose lives our actions touch each day, But I pray that as I make memories for others, something warming and uplifting will stay. 3 Oh, I didn't know then you were a hero, that you gladly risked your life to save a child, But it didn't surprise me to hear it; tender care and service were just your style. Since we're too late to thank you in person, we'd like to dedicate this song to all who serve, Especially in the City of Toledo; may our long-felt gratitude be heard. CHORUS Oh, thank you, Chester, for your smiles and hugs so warm; with you to guide us, we felt so safe and protected from harm. A traffic light now does your job more cost-efficiently, but it doesn't care how a kindergartener's day has gone... and it sure can't swing kids up in the air! Words and Music © 1990 by Linda K. Williams Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com BetterWorld-Resources.com

6. EVERY CHILD SAVED/ ACROSS THE LAKE CHORUS: (Concepts from the Mission Statement of the William D. Lynch Foundation for Children) Oh, every child saved becomes a positive force in the world; every child lost becomes a loss affecting future generations. Yes, every child saved becomes a positive force in the world; every child lost affects us all; But every child saved becomes a positive force in the world; (“ACROSS THE LAKE,” a poem by William D. Lynch:) Suddenly you hear perfect music within your mind and vividly recall a quiet, deep blue, majestic, mountain lake. A lifetime of accumulating power coalesces for a moment in a sudden burst of energy just behind your eyes which have just locked onto your grandson’s eyes lit by love and security, without pain or fear. And, finally, you are transformed, overcome by what you have always known; that freedom is indivisible, and you must act. For at last, you hear across the lake, above the music, the hopeless cry of a child in bondage whom you can, you will, you must at any cost now save... CHORUS: (Mission Statement Concepts) ...because every child saved becomes a positive force in the world; every child lost becomes a loss affecting future generations. Yes, every child saved becomes a positive force in the world; every child lost affects us all So let’s harness the power of hope and love, knowing that every child saved is a universe preserved. Words by William D. Lynch, who graciously granted permission Music © 1996 by Linda K. Williams Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com BetterWorld-Resources.com

7. I’M DEALING WITH MY FEELINGS (Emotional Intelligence) CHORUS; PART A: I’m dealing with my feelings. Whatever they may be, I will respect and own them; they’re a special part of me. I’m honest with myself about how I feel---and why; ‘cause dealing with my feelings is important for a healthy life! BRIDGE: But sometimes I don’t understand just what it is I feel... CHORUS, PART B: So, I’ll look inside myself and see if I can puzzle it out; often, special people can help me talk it out. Sometimes I’ll draw or paint or write about what I feel--- and it helps when I can call my feelings by name; that helps me deal...with...them...... FEELINGS VERSES: Maybe it’s ANGER--- “I’m so ANGRY, I could just explode!” or DISAPPOINTMENT--- “I’m DISAPPOINTED that didn’t work out.” maybe SADNESS--- “I’m so SAD---I’m gonna cry!” or EMBARRASSMENT--- “I’m so EMBARRASSED, I want to hide!” maybe FEAR--- “I’m so AFRAID; I’m really SCARED!” Or FRUSTRATION--- “I’m so FRUSTRATED--- nothing’s going right!” maybe CONFUSION--- “I’m so CONFUSED---I don’t know what to think or do!” or JEALOUSY--- “I’m really JEALOUS---I wish that were me!” CHORUS, VARIATION OF PART B: Yes, I looked inside myself and I was able to puzzle it out; also, special people really helped me talk it out. I drew a picture and wrote a bit about what I was feeling--- and it helped for me to call my feelings by name; that helped me deal...with...them...... CHORUS; PART A: Yes, I’m dealing with my feelings. Whatever they may be, I will respect and own them; they’re a special part of me. I’m honest with myself about how I feel---and why; ‘cause dealing with my feelings is important for a healthy life! Yes, dealing with my feelings is important for a healthy life! Words and Music © 1995 by Linda K. Williams Please note: more feelings could be added in additional verses Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com BetterWorld-Resources.com

8. I LIKE MYSELF 1 I like myself! I'm special and I know it! Yes, I like myself, and I'm gonna show it---YEAH! Though I'm not perfect, and I've got some room to grow, There are many things I like about myself right now! 2 You like yourself! You're special and you know it! Yes, you like yourself, and you're gonna show it---YEAH! Though you're not perfect, and you've got some room to grow, There are many things you like about yourself right now! 3 I like you! You're special and I know it! Yes, I like you, and I'm gonna show it---YEAH! Though you're not perfect, and you've got some room to grow, There are many things I like about you right now! 4 We like ourselves! We're special and we know it! Yes, we like ourselves, and we're gonna show it---YEAH! 'Cause we like ourselves, we care about others, too; It's so natural to do that because we like ourselves. Words and Music Copyright 1989 by Linda Kay Williams Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com BetterWorld-Resources.com

9. SAY IT! DO IT! (A ROUND) 1 If there's something you can say 2 that would brighten someone's day, 3 then say it! (XX) Go on and say it! 4 If there's something you can do 5 that would help another through, 6 then do it! (XX) Go on and do it! Please note: X = clap On tape, song is sung through once (unison), then as a 3-part round, and once again through in unison. Words and Music Copyright 1989 by Linda Kay Williams Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com BetterWorld-Resources.com

10. THE GOLDEN RULE SONG 1 I'll treat others like I want to be treated, like I want to be treated, like I want to be treated, I'll treat others like I want to be treated. We'll get along well together that way. 2 You'll treat others like you want to be treated, like you want to be treated, like you want to be treated, You'll treat others like you want to be treated. We'll get along well together that way. 3 If we all treat others like we want to be treated, like we want to be treated, like we want to be treated, If we all treat others like we want to be treated. We'll get along well together that way; Yes, we'll all get along that way. Another verse (not recorded): "I'll Treat You..." I'll treat you like I want to be treated, like I want to be treated, like I want to be treated. I'll treat you like I want to be treated. I'll think of how I might feel if I were you. Words: © 2013 by Linda K. Williams Tune: "Mulberry Bush" in 4/4 time (could also use "London Bridge", or a number of other common tunes) Lyrics copyright Linda K. Williams 1990 Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com BetterWorld-Resources.com

11. HOW WAS YOUR DAY TODAY? 1 Each day in the morning, we go our separate ways; so many things will happen in our busy, busy day; Then, hours later, after our work and school and play, when we greet our friends and family, this is what we say... 2 How was your day today? I really want to know! How was your day today? You know I love you so! We let 'em know we care, and our feelings we will share, so the first thing we'll say is, "How was your day?" 3 Oh, how was your day today? I really want to know! How was your day today? You know I love you so! If you've been hurt, I want to know; I'll share your joys as well! How was your day today? I'm eager for you to tell! 4 How was your day today? How was your day today? If you've been hurt, I want to know; I'll share your joys as well! How was your day today? I'm eager for you to tell! Words and Music © 1990 by Linda K. Williams Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com BetterWorld-Resources.com

12. NO ONE’S PERFECT 1 Some people choose to make perfection their goal. Well, I say, "Let's always keep our expectations high!" But we also need to keep our anxieties low, 'Cause when we're stressed-out, we don't do our best--- and that's no lie! CHORUS So let's be gentle with ourselves...."I'll be gentle with myself!" 'Cause no one's perfect.............."Unh-uh, no one's perfect!" And we're loved as we are............"Yes, I'm loved as I am!" So let's "have a go" again!.........."Yes, I'll 'have a go' again!" And let's be patient with ourselves.."I'll be patient with myself!" 'Cause no one's perfect.............."Unh-uh, no one's perfect!" And we're loved as we are............"Yes, I'm loved as I am!" So let's "have a go" again!.........."Yes, I'll 'have a go' again!" 2 So while we're going to expect all the best from ourselves, It's important that we're also realistic and kind! Let's keep our sights set high---we'll get better with each try; and let's remember to forgive ourselves and keep this in mind... CHORUS Oh, let's be gentle with ourselves..."I'll be gentle with myself!" 'Cause no one's perfect.............."Unh-uh, no one's perfect!" And we're loved as we are............"Yes, I'm loved as I am!" So let's "have a go" again!.........."Yes, I'll 'have a go' again!" And let's be patient with ourselves.."I'll be patient with myself!" 'Cause no one's perfect.............."Unh-uh, no one's perfect!" And we're loved as we are............"Yes, I'm loved as I am!" So let's "have a go" again!.........."Yes, I'll 'have a go' again!" Words and Music © 1993 by Linda K. Williams, for our wonderful daughter Cherilyn Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com BetterWorld-Resources.com

13. I STILL LOVE YOU CHORUS I love you, Yes, I still love you; I may not love some things you do, but I still love you. Oh, I love you, Yes, I still love you; I really, truly do. VERSE Well, this hasn't been our best day, in fact, it's been more like our worst. Some things were said and done that should not have been. But now we'll gather back together--- Yes, we're still here for each other--- And remind ourselves to put first things first. Because... (CHORUS) I love you, Yes, I still love you; I may not love some things you do, but I still love you. Oh, I love you, Yes, I still love you; I really, truly do. You know, I really, truly do. Words and Music Copyright 1989 by Linda Kay Williams With memories of days in the rocking chair with Cherilyn Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com BetterWorld-Resources.com

14. FRIENDLY NIGHT REFRAIN: Friendly night has come again, beck'ning you to slumber. Close your weary eyes and rest while I sing to you. 1 Recall the pleasant things you did today; embrace them in your memory. Ended now are work and play, so let sleep come to you. REFRAIN: Friendly night has come again, beck'ning you to slumber. Close your weary eyes and rest while I sing to you. 2 Pictures that you make in your mind can help you drift away to sleep now; picture yourself sleeping through the night cradled in the arms of loved ones. REFRAIN: Friendly night has come again, beck'ning you to slumber. Close your weary eyes and rest while I sing to you. 3 Gentle darkness blankets all, the stars are gleaming brightly. It's time to slow your breathing down; Snuggle in with a peaceful sigh. REFRAIN: Friendly night has come again, beck'ning you to slumber. Close your weary eyes and rest while I sing to you. 4 I'm glad you are my own dear child; you bring joy to my life each day. I treasure this time while you are young; How quickly it slips away. REFRAIN: Friendly night has come again, beck'ning you to slumber. Close your weary eyes and rest while I sing to you. REFRAIN TUNE: Go to sleep, my precious one. Go to sleep, my darling. Slumber on till morning comes; go to sleep, my love. (REFRAIN TUNE, WITH LA-LA-LA...) Words and music © 1994 by Linda K. Williams Dedicated to our own precious one, Cherilyn Marie Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com BetterWorld-Resources.com

15. NOW I LAY ME DOWN TO SLEEP Now I lay me down to sleep; I pray Thee, Lord, Thy child to keep. Thy love guard me through the night, and wake me with the morning light. Amen Words by an unknown author; music © 1997 by Linda K. Williams Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com BetterWorld-Resources.com SPANISH: NOT RECORDED: Ahora me acuesto a dormir; Te ruego, Señor, que me guardes esta noche. Tu amor me cuide durante la noche, Y me despierte con la luz de la mañana / del amanecer.