1 HANDLE WITH CARE CHORUS Where there is hatred, I'll bring love; We can settle things by talking, you'll see. Where there is sadness, I'll bring joy; I'll help you to smile again. Where there's been harm done, I'll ease the pain, And help the forgiving begin. 1. My vision is all people living in peace, Though I can't change the world in a day, I'll start with myself and the people I know, And from there the caring will grow. To help stop the hating and hurting and fear, Here is what I'm going to do ... CHORUS 2. Instead of waiting for you to dry my tears, I'll dry yours, and comfort you. Instead of waiting for you to understand me, I'll do my best to understand you. Instead of waiting for you to love me, I'll show my love for you. CHORUS 3. I rejoice when you feel glad, I’m concerned when you feel sad. I'll do my best to care for you, And welcome your caring for me; for treating Others with care and respect for their rights Is the only way we'll live in peace. CHORUS, repeating last line at end Words & music © by Linda Kay Williams 1996 Dedicated to the memory of Valentine Marie Williams Downloadable recordings and a 180 p. Caring and Capable Kids companion book are available from SongsForTeaching.com Listen to the song: BetterWorld-Resources.com Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com

2 ANOTHER WORD FOR “PEOPLE” ___________* is just another word for PEOPLE, ___________** is just another word for PEOPLE; We're much more alike than the labels make it seem, And we all call this earth our home. (After last verse:) Yes, we all call this earth our home. PLEASE NOTE: This song was written as what is known as a "zipper" song; i.e., the short verse is to be repeated numerous times, using any of a large variety of nouns to be inserted in the two blanks. The nouns---names of different groups or categories of people---can be decided in advance, or spontaneously suggested by the singers. Below are several possibilities: 1. AMERICANS* IRAQUIS** (or any other nationalities) 2. CHRISTIANS* MOSLEMS** (or any other religious groups) 3. BLACKS* WHITES** (or any other ethnic groups) 4. DISABLED* RETARDED** (or any other groups similarly subject to stereotypes) 5. IMMIGRANTS* HOMELESS** (or any other groups which students hear/read about often inthe news which are likely "faceless masses" in their minds; most appropriate for upper-graders) 6. DOCTORS* WAITERS** (or any other 2 occupations) 7. PARENTS* CHILDREN** (or any other 2 age groups/family role groups) 8. ENEMIES---yes, ENEMIES! PERFORMANCE SUGGESTIONS: * Have a singer hold a face-covering label up until the word "People" is sung; the label will then be removed, revealing the singer's face. © 1996 by Linda Kay Williams Downloadable recordings and a 180 p. Caring and Capable Kids companion book are available from SongsForTeaching.com Listen to the song: BetterWorld-Resources.com Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com

3 NO ONE IS A NOBODY 1. I'm lovable and capable and I know that you are, too. I'm unique; there's only one me. You're unique; there's only one you. In fact... CHORUS: No one is a nobody. Each person's important, you see. Each one has rights and feelings and dreams; What happens to you will change other lives, too. No one is a nobody. Each person's important, you see. Each one I meet as I walk down the street Is just as special as I am. 2. Sometimes I don't feel too lovable Or very capable, either. Then someone comes along and shows me that they care. It reminds me that I do matter after all. It's true that... CHORUS 3. Other times I forget about your rights, And that you have feelings, too. And the world doesn't spin for just me, it's true. If I care for myself, I'll care for you. Because... CHORUS (repeat last line and fade) © 1986 by Linda Kay Williams Downloadable recordings and a 180 p. Caring and Capable Kids companion book are available from SongsForTeaching.com Listen to the song: BetterWorld-Resources.com Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com

4 RIPPLES AND STARFISH REFRAIN: Like ripples and starfish, ripples and starfish, I know that one by one, our words and deeds can build a better world! 1 When one of Gandhi's followers felt his efforts made no difference at all Gandhi said to him, "Your words and actions matter, whether large or small." "You need to choose them with great care. They're like pebbles that you cast into a pond. The ripples will take care of themselves, I've found." REFRAIN 2 The man on the beach was working earnestly to throw the stranded starfish back into the sea When someone laughed at him and said, "You'll never save them all, don't you see?" This bothered him not; he continued on, and threw another one to safety. His answer was, "Well, I made a difference to that one, certainly." REFRAIN 3 So instead of cursing the darkness, I'll light a candle to brighten the way. When others see my flickering flame, surely many will add a shining ray. So though the task may seem without end, we'll start to make a difference today; We know not where our ripples will end, but we'll send them on their way. FINAL, MODIFIED REFRAIN Like ripples and starfish, ripples and starfish, I know that one by one, if we lend a hand--- one by one, if we take a stand--- yes, one by one, our words and deeds can build a better world ... build a better world! © 1996 by Linda Kay Williams Downloadable recordings and a 180 p. Caring and Capable Kids companion book are available from SongsForTeaching.com Listen to the song: BetterWorld-Resources.com Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com

5 WHO I AM MAKES A DIFFERENCE 1. Who I am makes a difference, What I do makes a difference, What I say makes a difference, Each and every day. Who I am makes a difference, What I do makes a difference, What I say makes a difference, And the same is true for you. 2 Who you are makes a difference, What you do makes a difference, What you say makes a difference, Each and every day. Who you are makes a difference, What you do makes a difference, What you say makes a difference, And the same is true for us. 3 Who we are makes a difference, What we do makes a difference, What we say makes a difference, Each and every day. Who we are makes a difference, What we do makes a difference, What we say makes a difference, Yes, I know it's true. REPEAT V. 1, END WITH (SPOKEN): And the same is true for you! © 1996 by Linda K. Williams Downloadable recordings and a 180 p. Caring and Capable Kids companion book are available from SongsForTeaching.com Listen to the song: BetterWorld-Resources.com Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com

6 IF YOU'RE ANGRY AND YOU KNOW IT 1 If you're angry and you know it, talk it over, (I'm angry!) If you're angry and you know it, talk it over, (I'm angry!) If you're angry and you know it, that's okay, you can control it! If you're angry and you know it, talk it over! (I'm angry!) 2 If you're angry and you know it, count to ten, (1, 2, 3...) If you're angry and you know it, count to ten, (...4, 5, 6...) If you're angry and you know it, that's okay, you can control it! If you're angry and you know it, count to ten! (7, 8, 9, 10!) 3 If you're angry and you know it, stop and think, (Hm-m!) If you're angry and you know it, stop and think, (Hm-m!) If you're angry and you know it, that's okay, you can control it! If you're angry and you know it, stop and think! (Hm-m!) 4 If you're angry and you know it, pound a pillow, (Whap, whap!) If you're angry and you know it, pound a pillow, (Whap, whap!) If you're angry and you know it, that's okay, you can control it! If you're angry and you know it, pound a pillow! (Whap, whap!) 5 If you're angry and you know it, take a walk, (Walk, walk!) If you're angry and you know it, take a walk, (Walk, walk!) If you're angry and you know it, that's okay, you can control it! If you're angry and you know it, take a walk! (Walk, walk!) 6 If you're angry and you know it, just relax, (Ah-h-h!) If you're angry and you know it, just relax, (Ah-h-h!) If you're angry and you know it, that's okay, you can control it! If you're angry and you know it, just relax! (Ah-h-h!) Tune: children's folk song, "If You're Happy and You Know It, Clap Your Hands." Lyrics are copyright 1982 and 1985 by Linda K. Williams Downloadable recordings and a 180 p. Caring and Capable Kids companion book are available from SongsForTeaching.com Listen to the song: BetterWorld-Resources.com Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com ADDITIONAL FORMATS (including Big Book sized print) for children to create their own verses and/or illustrate the verses above are at the end of this document, and at: BetterWorld-Resources.com

7 I CAN SAY "NO"! REFRAIN: I can say "No" when I want to, I can say "No" when I think I should. I can say "No" when I want to, I can say "No" when it's for my own good. 1. Yeah, my friends may laugh and call me names, But it's my life, not theirs, I claim, I'll say "No" when I want to, I'll say "No" when I think I should! REFRAIN 2. If "everybody"'s doing it, just the same, That doesn't mean I've got to play their game, I'll say "No" when I want to, I'll say "No" when I think I should! REFRAIN 3. I want them all to like me, that's for sure, Being true to myself has got to be worth more. I'll say "No" when I want to, I'll say "No" when I think I should! REFRAIN 4. If I don't like where they're leading, I won't follow like a lamb; I'll make my own decisions and stand by them, And say "No" when I want to, I'll say "No" when I think I should! 5 I can say "No"---"Nah"---when I want to. I can say "Hunh-uh" when I think I should. I can say "No-o-o way!" I can say "Unh!"---It's for my own good. If I don't like where they're leading, I won't follow... I'll just make my own decisions, And say "No" when I want to, I'll say "No" when I think I should. 6. I can say "No-o-o way!" I can say "Unh-uh," I can say "Unh---No!" I can say "Mmmmh-mm!" If I don't like where they're leading, I won't follow... I'll make my own decisions And say "No"---"Uh, unh-uh"---when I want to, I'll say "No" when I think I should. Copyright 1984 and 1985 by Linda Kay Williams Downloadable recordings and a 180 p. Caring and Capable Kids companion book are available from SongsForTeaching.com Listen to the song: BetterWorld-Resources.com Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com

8 WHAT SHOULD I DO? What should I do? Oh, what should I do? There are so many choices, and consequences, too! What to do with my money, how to spend my time, who to choose as my friends---oh, which choice should be mine? I had so many decisions, I didn't know how I could cope; Then I learned some steps that cleared my head and really gave me some hope. So every problem that's bugging me, I'll tackle it "1-2-3"--- I'll have some others think it through with me; two heads can be better than one, you see! (spoken) 1ST STEP: OPTIONS! Well, what is the problem and what are my options? Brainstorming gives me "umpteen" possible solutions! ---Got to step back, look at it inside-outside-upside-down! People with experience can help take away my frown. spoken) 2ND STEP: WHAT IF'S! For each possible solution that I'd seriously consider, I'll picture in my mind what would happen if I did it; What are all the pro's and con's of the options I have found? If the list's a long one, I might even write it down! (spoken) 3RD STEP: ACTION! After lots of careful thinking, now I'm ready to make a choice. The responsibility's scary, but I'm glad I had a voice. So, with everything considered, I will choose the "best" solution, hope I've chosen wisely, and then put it into motion. So, now...I know what to do, yes, I know what to do, though there are so many choices, and consequences, too. And now I know how to think it through. I might make a mistake or two, but that's okay; the best of us do. And now that I've decided what to do, I feel a lot better! Copyright 1987 by Linda Kay Williams Downloadable recordings and a 180 p. Caring and Capable Kids companion book are available from SongsForTeaching.com Listen to the song: BetterWorld-Resources.com Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com

9 THE CHILDREN OF TOMORROW CHORUS Oh, may the children of tomorrow be as shocked to learn of war As the children of today are shocked by slavery! And may they ask in horror and disbelief, "Do you mean that, in the past, people even tried to kill each other, just because they disagreed? That's hard to believe!" 1 The children were puzzled; they just couldn't understand this thing of the past called SLAVERY, which now is banned. They asked, "How could anyone do that to another human being? Wasn't treating other people that way against the law? Did they really not see?" Came the answer, "Yes, it's hard to understand now how SLAV'RY could be so accepted in the years gone by, when so many precious lives were wasted needlessly, But, as years went by, more and more people asked, 'Why?'" "They pictured a world without SLAVERY and asked, 'Why not?' Others called them 'dreamers' saying, 'It's always been this way; it's the natural order of things---it's the best way we've got.' Well, we know much better than that now, wouldn't you say?" "Yes, many years ago SLAVERY was invented by human beings; it became a better world when humankind from SLAV'RY finally set itself free." In the not-too-distant future, may people be able to say... 2 The children were puzzled; they just couldn't understand this thing of the past called WAR, which now is banned. They asked, "How could anyone do that to another human being? Wasn't treating other people that way against the law? Did they really not see?" Came the answer, "Yes, it's hard to understand now how WAR could be so accepted in the years gone by, when so many precious lives were wasted needlessly, But, as years went by, more and more people asked, 'Why?'" "They pictured a world without WAR and asked, 'Why not?' Others called them 'dreamers' saying, 'It's always been this way; it's the natural order of things---it's the best way we've got.' Well, we know much better than that now, wouldn't you say?" "Yes, many years ago WAR was invented by human beings; it became a better world when humankind from WAR finally set itself free." And as we work towards that day in the future, let's join together and say... CHORUS, then REPEAT CHORUS WITH HIGHER TUNE and repeat “That’s hard to believe!’ © 1996 by Linda K. Williams Downloadable recordings and a 180 p. Caring and Capable Kids companion book are available from SongsForTeaching.com Listen to the song: BetterWorld-Resources.com Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com