Does anyone know any motivational songs for kids, not religious?
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I am looking for positive, motivational, inspirational songs to sing with my class (5th and 6th) grade. I would like songs that could be heard on the radio and NOT religious
I am looking for positive, motivational, inspirational songs to sing with my class (5th and 6th) grade. I would like songs that could be heard on the radio and NOT religious. We have done this in the past and the kids look forward to our new monthly song. I have used "I Believe" by Yolanda Adams (from Honey) and "We're All in this Together" from High School Musical.
You should ask them. I remember 5th and 6th grade and trust me, we all hated it when a teacher would make us do something that we didn't want to do, especially if it was kind of juvenile – which many 11-12 year olds think of singing. So if I were you, I would maybe have them make something up, and make sure it's kind of funny, that usually goes over better. My 6th grade teacher was one of my favorite teachers because she knew all of our jokes and other little quirks, it was like our classroom was a big group of friends and we had our own inside jokes that the other classes didn't know. It gave us a sense of unity. We probably had a song, but I don't quite remember, but you should definately have them make it up or atleast get their input. Also, a teacher at my school now has a special "You Are Now Smart" ceremony and a bunch of funny songs, and we're a bunch of 15 year olds! So, go for it!
Hmm, I remember my friend's teacher used to play the song "Don't Laugh at Me" by Mark Wills for the 5th graders to listen to.
It sends a very positive message to kids..but it says the word "God" in it..but it's not religious.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3_JvChXL7o
Here it is.
You need to explain to what you wish to motivate them. What do you wish to inspire them to do?
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Note: Motivation comes from within. If you look only to yourself for inspiration (secularism) it is very hard to feel inspired or motivated. The reason songs re: a higher power are inspirational is that it gives one hope beyond that which is! You can aspire to something greater than yourself. If YOU are the best you can be, then you are self limiting.
We don't need no education we don't need no thought control
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You should ask them. I remember 5th and 6th grade and trust me, we all hated it when a teacher would make us do something that we didn't want to do, especially if it was kind of juvenile – which many 11-12 year olds think of singing. So if I were you, I would maybe have them make something up, and make sure it's kind of funny, that usually goes over better. My 6th grade teacher was one of my favorite teachers because she knew all of our jokes and other little quirks, it was like our classroom was a big group of friends and we had our own inside jokes that the other classes didn't know. It gave us a sense of unity. We probably had a song, but I don't quite remember, but you should definately have them make it up or atleast get their input. Also, a teacher at my school now has a special "You Are Now Smart" ceremony and a bunch of funny songs, and we're a bunch of 15 year olds! So, go for it!
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I was that age only 4-5 years ago!
There's this song we used to sing in school and I don't know the name of it exactly, but I remember the first few lines:
"Deep within each heart
there lies a magic spark
that lights the fire of our imaginations
"And since the dawn of man
the strength of just 'I can'
has brought together people of all nations"
And the chorus is
"Feel the flame forever burn
teaching lessons we must learn
to bring us closer to the power of the dream"
"The world unites in hope and peace
I pray that there will always be
It is the power of the dream that brings us here"
Man, looking back, that song was really corny/drama.
But I like the voice of the person on the tape singing it.
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