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For Schools and Counselors

Strong Minds, Happy Hearts

Nine songs that teach manners, perseverance, and self-worth, with the lesson materials to go with them.

Made by a music teacher for counselors, music teachers, and classroom teachers. Listen to every song below, then share the one-page summary with the person who approves your purchases.

Songs designed by Dr. Linda M. Lightbourne

The Album

Listen to All Nine Songs

Each clip is a short demo. Press play on any song to hear its sound and its message.

Full-length songs, complete lyrics, and lesson materials come with every school license.

  1. 1

    So You Be You and I'll Be Me

    Respecting differences and being comfortable with who you are

  2. 2

    Mama, Are You Busy

    Asking for time and attention in a respectful way

  3. 3

    Wash 'Em, Wash 'Em

    Healthy habits and taking care of yourself

  4. 4

    Mind Your Manners!!

    Courtesy, kind words, and getting along with others

  5. 5

    I Can Do Hard Things

    Perseverance when the work gets difficult

  6. 6

    I Love You Daddy

    Expressing love and gratitude to the people who care for you

  7. 7

    This Is The Only World We've Got

    Caring for our planet and for each other

  8. 8

    Father, Are You Busy

    Reaching out to a caring adult when you need them

  9. 9

    I Can Do It | Be Successful at School

    Confidence and the habits of a successful student

One Song in Full

Watch "This Is The Only World We've Got"

Hear one complete song from start to finish, so you know exactly what your students will be singing.

"So let's love it, guard it well, and show each other that we care."
The School Edition

What Your School Receives

Every license includes the complete package, ready to use the day it arrives.

Nine full-length songs

High-quality MP3 files you can play from any computer, tablet, or classroom speaker.

Lyrics and Classroom Guide

Complete lyrics for every song, with guidance for using each one as a lesson.

Sing-along slides

Large type and no more than five lines on a slide, so every child in the room can read and sing along.

License certificate

A certificate naming your classroom, school, or district, for your purchasing records.

Look Inside Before You Buy

Download one complete lesson from the Classroom Guide, free. Use it with its demo song and see how your students respond.

Download the Sample Lesson (PDF)
Sample sing-along slide showing large-type lyrics
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Second sample sing-along slide
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Third sample sing-along slide
Sing-along slide
In Your Building

Who Uses These Songs

School counselors

Open a classroom guidance lesson or a small group with a song, then use the Classroom Guide to get students talking.

Music teachers

Singable melodies with a message, ready for class, assemblies, and programs for families.

Classroom teachers

Morning meeting, transitions, and those few minutes of down time that need a positive purpose.

P.E. and art teachers

Upbeat background for movement and hands-on activities, with words worth repeating.

Choose Your License

School Licenses

Pick the license that matches how many people will use the songs. Every license includes the complete School Edition.

Single Classroom or Counselor
$79

One teacher or counselor, for use with all of their own students.

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District, up to 10 Schools
$299

All staff in as many as ten schools in one district.

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District, 11 to 50 Schools
$499

All staff in eleven to fifty schools in one district.

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More than 50 schools? Tell us about your district in the quote form and we'll prepare a price for you.

Share This With Your Administrator

Everything Your Principal or District Office Needs, on One Page

You've heard the songs. The one-page summary explains what the program is, who it serves, and what it costs, written for the person who signs the purchase order.

From a Teacher

About Dr. Linda M. Lightbourne

Dr. Lightbourne is a classically trained pianist and singer who spent 40 years as an educator, teaching music to students from kindergarten through eighth grade and business courses to university students. She holds a doctorate in education. She designed these songs to say the things children need to hear, in a way they'll want to sing again tomorrow.

Let's Begin

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Tell us about your school and we'll email you a written quote you can hand to your office or attach to a purchase order.

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About Your School
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We'll reply by email with your written quote. No payment is needed to request one.