SONGS
Music is a great way to help children learn about healthy lifestyle choices. Use the recordings below to help children learn the lyrics & melody, so they can sing along.
Healthy is In and Junk is Out
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Hey you peeps there are changes anew
There is something you’ve gotta do
Hey you mob now listen hard
There’s a secret that you must guard
CHORUS
It’s a new trend and there’s no doubt
Healthy is in and junk is out
Get the word out to all the crew
This new trend is overdue
Stop when you shop and think about
How to change and health it out
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Buying vegies, grains and some fruit too
Will decide if you’re a trendy you
Don’t be a bore and stay the same
You’re missing out and that’s a shamet
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If you know it’s fatty and junky food
Stay head strong and be a dude
Don’t fall for the gimmicks of the big companies
Join the health binge my buddy please
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So have you decided if you’re in or out?
Eating the right foods is what it’s all about
I know you well bro, you’re in the groove
Let’s jump on the trend now, make the move
repeat CHORUS x 3 and fade
Healthy Tucker Rap
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VERSE 1
Drink milk and water every day
Sugary drinks NO stay away
Yoghurt and cheese are dairy based
Eat them early, won’t go to waste
CHORUS
Don’t get suckered by other’s habits
A chance to look smooth, go ‘n’ grab it
Groove and do the Healthy Tucker Rap
Jiggle your hips, give a High 5 slap
VERSE 2
Apples and oranges, mango too
Juice them up and drink them dude
Fill your wrap with vegies that rock
Muscles will build and chicks will flock
repeat CHORUS
VERSE 3
Pasta and grains, legumes and rice
You’ll look smooth bro, cool as ice
Junky is chunky so steer well clear
You could have a good bod every year
repeat CHORUS
How Old's Your Toothbrush?
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Let me tell you the facts about your own toothbrush!
Every term they wear out, the heads all crush
Rinse them after each use, store them so they’re dry,
Please don’t chew your toothbrush or it will die!
Little Trachoma Germ
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Little germ, little germ, where have you been?
I’ve been on you, little kid, sight unseen
Little germ, little germ what did you do?
I hid under your eyelid, spreading through
Little germ little germ that was quick
germ_01 I worked fast and made your eyes sick
Little germ little germ, what is wrong?
You washed your face, now I’m not strong
Little germ little germ, you’re fading fast
There’s no grot or snot left, so I won’t last
Little germ little germ, are you my friend?
No I’m not and I’m nearing the end
Little germ, little germ, I don’t like you
Your face stayed clean so now I’m through!
Tomato Toss
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Throw a bean bag underarm to a partner approximately 2 – 3 metres apart. Pretend the bean bag is a tomato.
Carrots, tomatoes, lettuce too
How many vegies can you chew?
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8….
(start again once they drop the beanbag)
There Ain't No Germs on Me
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There ain’t no germs on me,
There ain’t no germs on me,
I wash my face and keep it clean
There ain’t no germs on me
There ain’t no germs on me,
There ain’t no germs on me,
I use soap to wash my hands,
There ain’t no germs on me
Variations:
(and make up your own)
I wear clean clothes every day
I keep my eyes free from muck
I wash my hands after using the loo
I blow the snot from my nose
I put my tissue in the bin
I brush my teeth after I eat
I wash my body once a day
Say No to Soft Drinks
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Say no to soft drink and sugary drinks too
Make the decisions that are right for you
Oh…say no to soft drink
Oh…say no to sports drinks
Oh…drink lots of water
That’s what I want to see
H2O has a positive force
It feeds your body and brain of course
Oh…say no to soft drink
Oh…say no to sports drinks
Oh…drink lots of water
That’s what I want to see
Turn your mind around and work it out
You’re the most important so give a shout
Oh…say no to soft drink
Oh… say no to sports drinks
Oh…drink lots of water
That’s what I want to see
(Cover mouth OR hands out wide with a big smile to finish to show the beautiful, clean teeth)
Blowing Your Nose
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(Teacher sings, students echo each line. One tissue per person is required each time the song is sung.)
Block one hole
Tissue under
Give one big blow
Now change sides
Block one hole
Tissue under
Give one big blow
Tissue in the bin
Hear the air
Coming from your nose
Yes, put thumbs up
Wash your hands
Hear the air
Coming from your nose
No, put thumbs down
Start again
Brush 'em Two Times
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(Sung to “Sound Off” military marching chant)Teacher sings the line and the students echo
Eat healthy foods, brush twice a day
And you will keep that Rota away
Brush ‘em ..2 times
Brush ‘em ..2 times, 2 times..per day
“Sometimes” foods and those sweet drinks
Encourage the germs so really think
Brush ‘em ..2 times
Brush ‘em.. 2 times, 2 times..per day!
Germs will make your teeth decay
Drink more water to keep ‘em away
Brush ‘em ..2 times
Brush ‘em.. 2 times, 2 times..per day!
How to Brush Your Teeth
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Have a drink of water, water, water,
Have a drink of water just like this
Squeeze a little toothpaste, toothpaste, toothpaste,
Squeeze a little toothpaste just like this
Brush your teeth in circles, circles, circles,
Brush your teeth in circles just like this
Brush your teeth with flicks, flicks, flicks,
Brush your teeth with flicks just like this
Brush your teeth with scrubs, scrubs, scrubs,
Brush your teeth with scrubs just like this
Even brush your tongue, tongue, tongue,
Even brush your tongue just like this
Remember just spit out, out, out
Remember just spit out just like this
Pwww (spit out)
Do NOT rinse with water, water, water,
If you rinse with water start again
Cover mouth OR hands out wide with a big smile to finish the song. This will show the beautiful, clean teeth.
Tooth Brushing Every Day
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Tooth brushing should be done every day for life
If you don’t brush, your teeth will be in strife
Brushing gives you fresh breath and healthy gums
A beautiful smile and lots of chums
Brush Your Teeth!
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Brush, brush, brush your teeth
Gently all around
Twice a day, Twice a day
No holes to be found
Brush, brush, brush your teeth
With some nice toothpaste
Pea size, pea size,
Or it is a waste
Brush, brush, brush your teeth
A circle and a flick
Scrubbing, scrubbing,
That’ll do the trick
Brush, brush, brush your teeth
Then you brush your tongue
Spitting, Spitting,
No rinsing is done
Brush, brush, brush your teeth
Get rid of the grime
Cleaning, cleaning,
Try and find the time
I Love Drinking Water
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I love drinking water, it’s the best drink
Water is good for you, what do you think?
Been drinking water? What’s the amount?
Whilst you’re skipping, we will count
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Breathing, Blowing, Coughing
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At least 2 tissues per student are required each time the song is sung through.
A bin is also necessary. A number of small, temporary bins dispersed throughout the students would be ideal.
First I blow my nose, nose, nose,
First I blow my nose, just like this
Tissue in the bin, bin, bin
Tissue in the bin just like this
Check my nose is empty, empty, empty,
Check my nose is empty just like this (deep breath out)
Breathe in and out 5,5,5
Breathe in and out 5 just like this (Deep breath in and out through the nose 5 times)
2 big coughs, coughs, coughs,
2 big coughs just like this
Everybody run, run, run,
Everybody run just like this (run on the spot)
Next I blow my nose, nose, nose,
Next I blow my nose just like this
Tissue in the bin, bin, bin,
Tissue in the bin just like this
Breathe in and out 5,5,5,
Breathe in and out 5 just like this
Two more big coughs, big coughs, big coughs,
Two more big coughs just like this
Everybody jump, jump, jump,
Everybody jump just like this (jump on the spot)
Do the BBC again, again, again,
Do the BBC again just like this
Until my nose is empty, empty, empty,
Until my nose is empty just like this
Then I wash my hands, hands, hands,
Then I wash my hands just like this
Last I wash my face, face, face,
Last I wash my face just like this
Healthy Food is Cool Dude!
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Eat healthy foods instead of junk
Ensures you’re not a dead set punk
Chips and soft drink might taste O.K
But they don’t help in any way
You want to be real cool dude?
You need to eat more healthy food
You wanna be the best you can?
Then make good choices for YOU man
Don’t get suckered by your peeps
You can go forward in giant leaps
By saying no to loads of junk
Who really wants to eat that gunk?
Stick up for you, eat what you know
Will help your body grow, grow, grow.
Nourish your brain and body too
You’ll achieve the very best YOU
Junky foods just stunt your growth
Brains and power, you’ll have both
A balanced diet is fully cool,
You really get that, you’re no fool
Just steer clear of sugary drink
Give that idea a good sound think
When you’re careful what you put inside
Then you’re on the Healthy Ride
Keep The Germs Away
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Brushing your teeth twice every single day
Encourages strong teeth and keeps the germs away
Try and make it a habit or it won’t work
And those rotten germs will go berserk!
Trachoma Song
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When your eyes are grotty,
Germs can sneak inside,
When your nose is snotty,
Germs can always hide.
Have you got a clean face?
Do your eyes have grot?
Have you got a clean face?
Did you clear the snot?
If your nose is runny,
Blow the snot away,
If your eyes are mucky,
Wash the germs away.
Have you got a clean face?
Do your eyes have grot?
Have you got a clean face?
Did you clear the snot?
Teach your bro and sister,
About a clean face,
To stop Trachoma germs,
Spreading ’round your place.
Have you got a clean face?
Do your eyes have grot?
Have you got a clean face?
Did you clear the snot?
Try and keep your face clean,
Shower every night,
You’ll kill the germs to win,
The Trachoma fight.