Here at Out of the Ark we strongly believe singing is not just for the school hall or music lesson (though it’s great in these places too of course)! We are passionate about the power of singing, and embedding songs throughout the curriculum and in every classroom in the school.

To help you explore our catalogue we are putting together some handy themed playlists – we'll release these playlists over the next few months, so sign up to our eNewsletter and we'll let you know when we add a new one!
JUST FOR FUN
 
 
A playlist for those days when the children just need to be a bit silly and let off steam (in a controlled way, of course!) or when you want to lighten the mood, as a reward for good work or behaviour, or just when you have a spare five minutes.
1. Ai Caramba Samba

Ai Caramba Samba

Ages 7-11
By Mary Green and Julie Stanley

Taken from Sing™ Something Silly!

 
2. The Bonkers Song

The Bonkers Song

Ages 7-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Sing™ Something Silly!

3. Sing Anyway

Sing Anyway

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Singing School.

 
4. Cookies

Cookies

Ages 5-11
By Mary Green and Julie Stanley

Taken from Sing Warm-ups.

5. Dang-A-Rang-A-Dang-Do

Dang-A-Rang-A-Dang-Do!

Ages 7-11
By Ned Bennett

Taken from Sing™ Something Silly!

 
6. Just Sing

Just Sing!

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Singing School.

7. Sing Something Silly

Sing Something Silly!

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Sing™ Something Silly!

 
8. Knock Knock Whos There

Knock, Knock! Who’s There?

Ages 5-11
By Rob Stroh

Taken from Sing™ Something Silly!

9. Music Makes The World Go Round

Music Makes The World Go Round

Ages 5-11
Mary Green and Julie Stanley

Taken from Sing™ Sensational.

 
10. A Song Youll Love To Know

A Song You’ll Love To Know!

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Happy, Healthy School.

11. Nursery Rhyme Nonsense

Nursery Rhyme Nonsense

Ages 7-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Sing™ Something Silly!

 
12. I Got A Little Dog

I Got A Little Dog

Ages 5-11
By Mary Green and Julie Stanley

Taken from Sing™ Sensational.

13. Sing A Round

Sing A Round

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Singing School.

 
14. Just For The Fun Of It

Just For The Fun Of It

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Sing™ Sensational.

GET ACTIVE
 
 
If you need some inspiration for ways to get your pupils moving and more energized, take a look at our Get Active playlist below. With the weather continuing to improve, and if your school is still unable to sing indoors due to space restrictions, these songs are great for performing outside.
1. Clap Hands Stamp Feet

Clap Hands! Stamp Feet!

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Body.

 
2. Moving To The Music

Moving To The Music

Ages 5-11
By Rob Stroh

Taken from Sing™ Something Silly!

3. Coordination Funk

Coordination Funk

Ages 5-11
Antony Copus

Taken from Sing™ Warm-ups.

 
4. Wake Up

Wake Up!

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Spring Assembly Songs.

5. Big Happy Noise

Big Happy Noise

Ages 5-11
By Kelly Fort

Taken from Sing™ A Joyful Assembly.

 
6. Crazy Clapping

Crazy Clapping

Ages 5-11
By Mary Green and Julie Stanley

Taken from Sing™ Warm-ups.

7. Start The Day With Exercise

Start The Day With Exercise

Ages 5-11
By Mark, Helen and Naomi Johnson

Taken from Summer Assembly songs.

 
8. Join The Song

Join The Song

Ages 5-11
By Rebecca Kincaid

Taken from Sing™ Together.

9. Stretch And Grow

Stretch And Grow

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Growing School.

 
10. Thats The Way Were Put Together

That’s The Way We’re Put Together

Ages 5-11
By Antony Copus

Taken from Sing™ Warm-ups.

11. Clomp Stomp

Clomp, Stomp

Ages 7-11
By Ned Bennett

Taken from Sing™ Warm-ups.

 
12. Hey You In The Middle

Hey, You In The Middle

Ages 3-7
By Mary Green and Julie Stanley

Taken from My World: All About Me.

WELLBEING
 
 
Our wellbeing playlist features songs that promote physical and emotional wellbeing, helping you to deliver these important aspects of the National Curriculum, as well as creating a sense of togetherness and positivity!
1. Its Good To Be Me

It’s Good To Be Me!

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Happy, Healthy School.

 
2. Im OK

I’m OK!

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Body.

3. Make A Difference

Make A Difference

Ages 5-11
Mary Green and Julie Stanley

Taken from Sing™ A Joyful Assembly.

 
4. Singing A Thankful Song

Singing A Thankful Song

Ages 5-11
By Mark & Helen Johnson and Stewart Henderson

Taken from This Is Me!.

5. Water Food Rest and Exercise

Water, Food, Rest and Exercise

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Growing School.

 
6. Keeper Of My Heart

Keeper Of My Heart

Ages 5-11
By Mark & Helen Johnson and Stewart Henderson

Taken from This Is Me!.

7. Extraordinary Me Extraordinary You

Extraordinary Me! Extraordinary You!

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Growing School.

 
8. A Healthy Life

A Healthy Life

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Happy, Healthy School.

9. Life Is A Song

Life Is A Song

Ages 5-11
Mary Green and Julie Stanley

Taken from Sing™ A Joyful Assembly.

 
10. I Want To Be Healthy

I Want To Be Healthy

Ages 3-7
By Niki Davies

Taken from The Niki Davies Book of Splendid Science Songs.

11. Im Cross

I’m Cross!

Ages 5-11
Mark & Helen Jonson and Stewart Henderson

Taken from This Is Me!.

 
12. You Can Never Be Too Grateful

You Can Never Be Too Grateful

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Happy, Healthy School.

13. When Its A Sunny Day

When It’s A Sunny Day

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Occasion.

 
14. Dont Go Listening To Lies

Don’t Go Listening To Lies

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Happy, Healthy School.

15. Meant To Be

Meant To Be

Ages 7-11
By Marco Frankland

Taken from Sing™ A Joyful Assembly.

 
16. The Body Song

The Body Song

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Occasion.

17. Its My Life

It’s My Life

Ages 7-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Growing School.

 
18. Im Not Who You Say I Am

I’m Not Who You Say I Am

Ages 5-11
By Mark & Helen Johnson and Stewart Henderson

Taken from This Is Me!.

19. One Of A Kind

One Of A Kind

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Growing School.

 
20. So Happy

So Happy

Ages 6-11
By Ned Bennett

Taken from Sing™ A Joyful Assembly.

21. Sometimes

Sometimes

Ages 5-11
By Mark & Helen Johnson and Stewart Henderson

Taken from This Is Me!.

 
22. Happiness Is Not

Happiness Is Not...

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Happy, Healthy School.

23. Try And Try Again

Try And Try Again

Ages 7-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Growing School.

 
24. You’re This, You’re That

You’re This, You’re That

Ages 5-11
By Mark & Helen Johnson and Stewart Henderson

Taken from This Is Me!.

25. Life Is Good

Life Is Good!

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Summer Assembly Songs.

 
 
LOVING MY LEARNING
 
 
Songs to help nurture your pupils’ love of learning. Ideal for bringing maths, literacy, science and history lessons alive, and for aiding recall of key facts and concepts in a fun and catchy way.
1. 1066 Rap

1066 Rap

Ages 6-11
By Mary Green and Julie Stanley

Taken from Class Assembly: 1066.

 
2. 93 Million Miles

93 Million Miles

Ages 4-9
By Paul Field

Taken from My World: Space.

3. Composer Fun Facts

Composer Fun Facts

Ages 3-8
Rob Stroh

Taken from My World: I Love Music.

 
4. Food Chain

Food Chain

Ages 3-7
By Niki Davies

Taken from The Niki Davies Book Of Splendid Science Songs.

5. H2O

H2O

Ages 4-7
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from My World: Wonderful Water.

 
6. I Like Books

I Like Books!

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Growing School.

7. In 1666

In 1666

Ages 6-11
By Mary Green and Julie Stanley

Taken from Class Assembly: The Great Fire Of London.

 
8. In My Paint Box

In My Paint Box

Ages 4-7
By Ann Beresford

Taken from My World: Colours And Patterns.

9. Living And Learning

Living And Learning

Ages 3-7
Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Assembly.

 
10. Make A Mummy

Make A Mummy

Ages 7-11
By Mary Green and Julie Stanley

Taken from Class Assembly: The Ancient Egyptians.

11. Music Italiano

Music Italiano

Ages 7-11
By Rebecca Kincaid

Taken from Sing™ Warm-ups.

 
12. Put Your Thinking Cap On

Put Your Thinking Cap On

Ages 3-6
Niki Davies

Taken from The Niki Davies Book Of Everyday Songs.

13. Song Of The Wives

Song Of The Wives

Ages 7-11
By Mary Green and Julie Stanley

Taken from The Tudors: Henry VIII.

 
14. Take 5 Styles

Take 5 Styles

Ages 7-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Singing School.

15. Take A Major Scale

Take A Major Scale

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Singing School.

 
16. The Body Song

The Body Song

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Occasion.

17. The Brain

The Brain

Ages 3-7
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from My World: All About Me.

 
18. The Doubling Song (I'm Clever!)

The Doubling Song (I’m Clever!)

Ages 3-7
By Rebecca Kincaid

Taken from My World: I Love Maths!.

19. The Number Bus

The Number Bus

Ages 3-7
By Mary Green and Julie Stanley

Taken from My World: I Love Maths!.

 
20. The Planets

The Planets

Ages 4-9
By Mary Green and Julie Stanley

Taken from My World: Space.

21. The Seed Song

The Seed Song

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Easter.

 
22. Under My Skin

Under My Skin

Ages 3-7
By Rebecca Kincaid

Taken from My World: All About Me.

23. What Can I Use My Magnet For?

What Can I Use My Magnet For?

Ages 3-7
By Niki Davies

Taken from The Niki Davies Book Of Splendid Science Songs.

 
24. When I Grow Up

When I Grow Up

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Growing School.

25. Writing

Writing!

Ages 5-7
By Mary Green and Julie Stanley

Taken from Class Assembly: Literacy.

 
 
ESTABLISHING ROUTINES
 
 
Use our helpful ‘Signal Songs’ to mark different parts of the day or lesson – to say ‘Hello’ and ‘Goodbye’, to make tidying up or lining up quicker and more fun, or to positively influence the mood of the class.
1. Hello, Hello, Good Morning

Hello, Hello, Good Morning

Ages 3-6
By Niki Davies

Taken from The Niki Davies Book Of Everyday Songs.

 
2. Good Morning

Good Morning

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Singing School.

3. Hello, Hello

Hello, Hello

Ages 3-6
By Niki Davies

Taken from The Niki Davies Book Of Songs For Autumn And Winter.

 
4. Wake Up

Wake Up!

Ages 3-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Assembly.

5. It's Nearly Playtime

It’s Nearly Playtime

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Singing School.

 
6. Line Up, Line Up

Line Up, Line Up

Ages 3-6
By Niki Davies

Taken from The Niki Davies Book Of Everyday Songs.

7. Bee-Bop-A-Loo

Bee-Bop-A-Loo

Ages 3-6
By Niki Davies

Taken from The Niki Davies Book Of Everyday Songs.

 
8. Let's Be Quiet

Let’s Be Quiet

Ages 3-6
Niki Davies

Taken from The Niki Davies Book Of Everyday Songs.

9. It's Time To Wake Up

It’s Time To Wake Up

Ages 3-6
Niki Davies

Taken from The Niki Davies Book Of Everyday Songs.

 
10. Put It Back

Put It Back!

Ages 3-6
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from My World: Toys And Games.

11. The Tidy-Up Team

The Tidy-Up Team

Ages 3-6
By Niki Davies

Taken from The Niki Davies Book Of Everyday Songs.

 
12. Tidy Up

Tidy Up!

Ages 3-6
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from My World: Taking Care Of Myself.

13. School Is Nearly Over

School Is Nearly Over

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Singing School.

 
14. Goodbye

Goodbye

Ages 3-6
By Niki Davies

Taken from The Niki Davies Book Of Everyday Songs.

15. So Long Farewell Cheerio

So Long, Farewell, Cheerio!

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Summer Assembly Songs.

 
 
RELATIONSHIPS & BELONGING
 
 
Songs of friendship, togetherness, belonging, unity, positivity and celebration. Great fun to sing, but also packed with important messages crucial for our wellbeing and ideal for supporting your PSHE & Relationships teaching requirements.
1. We’re In It Together

We’re In It Together

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Happy, Healthy School.

 
2. Good Morning

Good Morning

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Singing School.

3. As One

As One

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Body.

 
4. A Little Bit Of Kindness

A Little Bit Of Kindness

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Happy, Healthy School.

5. Together

Together

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Assembly.

 
6. All My Friends

All My Friends

Ages 5-11
By Marco Frankland and Evie Croucher

Taken from Sing™ A Joyful Assembly.

7. Sing A Song In Unison

Sing A Song In Unison

Ages 5-11
By Mary Green and Julie Stanley

Taken from Sing™ Together.

 
8. Put On A Smile

Put On A Smile

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Happy, Healthy School.

9. People Who Help Us

Can I Help You?

Ages 3-7
Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from My World: People Who Help Us.

 
10. Family Tree

Family Tree

Ages 3-7
By Jane Carr

Taken from My World: All About Me.

11. Seeds Of Friendship

Seeds Of Friendship

Ages 7-11
By Mary Green and Julie Stanley

Taken from Sing™ Harvest.

 
12. We’re Better Together

We’re Better Together

Ages 7-11
By Matthew Crossey

Taken from Sing™ Together.

13. Parts Of A Body

Parts Of A Body

Ages 7-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Body.

 
14. The Tongue

The Tongue

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Body.

15. One Little Voice

One Little Voice

Ages 5-11
By Mary Green and Julie Stanley

Taken from Sing™ Together.

 
16. Sing Together

Sing Together

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Sing™ Together.

17. We’re Building

We’re Building

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Growing School.

 
18. This Is Our School

This Is Our School

Ages 5-11
By Matthew Crossey

Taken from Sing™ A Joyful Assembly.

19. Ubuntu

Ubuntu

Ages 7-11
Hannah Rhodes

Taken from Sing™ Warm-ups.

 
20. We Are One

We Are One

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Singing School.

CHRISTMAS
 
 
The ideal playlist for Christmas concerts, carol singing and church services, or just for fun to play in the lunch hall or across the whole school!
1. Christmas Has Started

Christmas Has Started

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Christmas.

 
2. Christmas Calypso

Christmas Calypso

Ages 7-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Christmas.

3. Christmas Conga

Christmas Conga

Ages 3-7
By Mary Green and Julie Stanley

Taken from My World: It's Christmas!.

 
4. O Come All Ye Faithful

O Come All Ye Faithful

Ages 5-11
By John Francis Wade, Frederick Oakley and others (Words) and John Francis Wade (Music)

Taken from ESSENTIAL Christmas Carols.

5. Rock Around The Shops

Rock Around The Shops

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Christmas.

 
6. That First Christmas Day

That First Christmas Day

Ages 7-11
By Paul Field

Taken from Sing™ Christmas.

7. No Room At THe Inn

No Room At THe Inn

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Christmas.

 
8. Where Shall We Go This Christmas?

Where Shall We Go This Christmas?

Ages 7-11
By Paul Field

Taken from Sing™ Christmas.

9. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Ages 5-11
By Charles Wesley (Words) and Felix Mendelssohn (Music)

Taken from ESSENTIAL Christmas Carols.

 
10. The Reindeer Dance

The Reindeer Dance

Ages 3-7
By Rebecca Kincaid

Taken from My World: It's Christmas!.

11. Midnight

Midnight

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Christmas.

 
12. Hope Of Heaven (Christingle Song)

Hope Of Heaven (Christingle Song)

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from A Cracking Christmas!.

13. Joy To The World

Joy To The World

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from ESSENTIAL Christmas Carols.

 
14. Brussel Sprout Blues

Brussel Sprout Blues

Ages 3-7
By Paul Field

Taken from My World: It's Christmas!.

15. Merry Christmas Everyone

Merry Christmas Everyone

Ages 5-11
By Mark and Helen Johnson

Taken from Songs For EVERY Season.