1. FACE TO FACE, SIDE BY SIDE CHORUS First face to face, now side by side, In peace we can abide, For together we'll stand, and we'll work hand in hand and we'll bring about the birth of a new day. First face to face, now side by side, Yes, in peace we must abide, So together we'll stand, and we'll work hand in hand and we'll bring about the birth of a new day. (1) And that new day will have a foundation of human rights, the whole world around; for true peace will only come when there's dignity and justice for each member of our human family. CHORUS (2) We've been on opposite sides for a while now, But we're finally waking up to the truth That our differences, many though they still may be, are far fewer than the common goals we share. CHORUS (3) Instead of fighting over what makes us different, We must fight together for our world; Land and air, and the seas, all the animals and trees--- they need our protection and care. CHORUS (with optional added ending, if desired:) Yes, we'll bring about the birth we'll bring about the birth we'll bring about the birth of a new day! Copyright 1989 by Linda K. Williams Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com BetterWorld-Resources.com

2. 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 Listen to and download at: BetterWorld-Resources.com

3. 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

4. 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 Listen to and download the song: BetterWorld-Resources.com

5. 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 recording, sung as a 3-part round) Words: © 1993 by Linda K. Williams Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com Listen to and download: BetterWorld-Resources.com

6. "One Person at a Time" (3:10) Well, the world's so big and I'm so small, it hardly seems I matter at all. Sometimes I think I'd like to do something to help out with all the problems of the world, but whenever I sit down and think it through, I always wonder, "What can one person do?" 1. "Well, what can one person do?" is a very good question if you don't do anything at all. You can spend your time saving every little dime or just curled up by the wall. But if you think back some over all that's been done and you wonder who did it and where it came from, Figure it out, without a doubt, One person at a time did it all. One person at a time, it sure works fine, Roll up your sleeves, sign on the dotted line. Whatever gets done, is done by one, One person at a time does it all, yeah! One person at a time does it all. 2. "Well, what can one person do?" is a very good question if you don't do anything at all. You can stay in bed, and pull the covers overhead, and wait for the sky to fall. But if each one would just do what they could, working one at a time we could do a lot of good. Figure it out, without a doubt, One person at a time does it all. One person at a time, it sure works fine, Just pick up your load and get in line. Whatever gets done is done by one, One person at a time does it all, yeah! One person at a time does it all. 3. "Well, what can one person do?" is a very good question if you don't do anything at all. You can soak in a tub or join a social club, or just go shopping at the mall. But if each one would work side by side, with another one the work gets multiplied. Figure it out, without a doubt, One person at a time does it all. One person at a time, it sure works fine, No use to wait around for a better time. Whatever gets done, is done by one. One person at a time does it all, yeah! One person at a time does it all. (repeat last line and fade) Words and music by Andy Murray; copyright 1978 by Heifer Project International Also available for download in Positive Choices for Youth Mini-Album at SongsForTeaching.com Listen to the song: BetterWorld-Resources.com

7. COOPERATIVE LEARNING SONG (1) We'll learn to cooperate and cooperate to learn, We'll learn to cooperate and cooperate to learn, I'll learn from you and you'll learn from me. It's fun and we'll learn more easily When we learn to cooperate and cooperate to learn. (2) We'll take turns and include everyone, and listen as each one speaks. We'll take turns and include everyone, and listen as each one speaks. And we'll check as we work to make sure, too, we're all tuned in to what our group will do, Yes, we'll take turns and include everyone, and listen as each one speaks. (3) We'll praise and encourage each other as we work on the task at hand. We'll praise and encourage each other as we work on the task at hand. We'll each have a job; we'll finish on time. With everyone's help, our group will do fine, We'll praise and encourage each other as we work on the task at hand. (REFRAIN) Yes, we'll learn to cooperate and cooperate to learn. We'll learn to cooperate and cooperate to learn. We'll learn to cooperate and cooperate to learn. We'll learn to cooperate and cooperate to learn. Words and music copyright 1990 by Linda K. Williams Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com Listen and download the song: BetterWorld-Resources.com This song is also in the COOPERATIVE LEARNING Mini-Album downloadable at SongsForTeaching.com

 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

9. 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

10. IT'S OK TO FEEL (1) It's OK... (Yes, it's all right.) to feel angry, (Y'know, I get so mad!) And it's OK... (Don'tcha know, it's all right!) to feel sad. (You can cry---it may help.) And it's OK... (And really normal, too...) to feel scared, or jealous, or blue, But it's not OK to hurt someone because of how you feel! No, it's not OK... (No, it's never OK!) to hurt someone... (Use your self-control!) because of how you feel! (2) When I used to feel... (like we all often do) uncomfortable feelings, (like anger or fear) I tried to pretend... ('Cause those feelings scared me!) that everything was just fine; (but it wasn't---not at all) But then I found... (with my tummy tied in knots) I took it out on family and friends! So now I take that anger and turn it into energy to do someone some good! Now I take that anger and turn it into energy to do someone some good! (3) Some people may say, (Yes, some may say...) "Oh, don't be angry." ("Don't get so mad.!" And some may say, (They may also say...) "Oh, you mustn't be sad." ("Keep those tears inside!") I've heard others say, (And others may say...) "You shouldn't be scared or jealous ---what's wrong with you?" But my feelings are mine, I've got a right to feel 'em, And I can't just wish them away. Yes, my feelings are mine, I've got a right to feel 'em, And I can't just wish them away. (REPEAT VERSE 1, BEGINNING WITH "Yes...") Dedicated to Alta Bantz, who respected and validated my feelings. Thanks! Words and music copyright 1990 by Linda K. Williams LKW_BetterWorld@yahoo.com Listen to the song: BetterWorld-Resources.com Also included in the CONFLICT MANAGEMENT Mini-Album downloadable at SongsForTeaching.com

YOU'LL REALLY LIKE ME (A "mixer" song) (PERFORMANCE SUGGESTION: Sing to a partner, then switch partners as many times as desired.) (1) I'm sure that when you get to know me, you will really, really like me. Yes, when you get to know me I just know you're gonna like me. (2) I'm sure that when I get to know you, I will really, really like you. Yes, when I get to know you, I just know I'm gonna like you. (On tape, entire song is sung 3 times; 1 verse is then sung once more.) Words and music copyright 1990 by Linda K. Williams Linda.BetterWorld@gmail.com Listen to and download: BetterWorld-Resources.com Many thanks to Barbara Reider for the inspiration for this song! Her book, A Hooray Kind of Kid is available from Sierra House Publishing, 2716 King Richard Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95630 Also included in the downloadable SELF-ESTEEM Mini-Album SongsForTeaching.com

12. 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 Listen to and download the song: BetterWorld-Resources.com

13. 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.

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