GEN T LE
HANDS
and Other Sing-Along Songs
for Social-Emotional Learning
Amadee Ricketts
Illustrated by Ashley Barron
Text copyright 2018 by Amadee Ricketts
Illustrations copyright 2018 by Free Spirit Publishing Inc.
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Ricketts, Amadee, 1973 author. | Barron, Ashley, illustrator.
Title: Gentle hands and other sing-along songs for social-emotional learning / Amadee Ricketts ; illustrated by Ashley Barron.
Description: Minneapolis, MN : Free Spirit Publishing, [ 2018] | Song lyrics with the tunes indicated.
Identifiers: LCCN 2017035995 (print) | LCCN 2017036988 (ebook) | ISBN 9781631982125 (ePub) | ISBN 9781631982118 (Web PDF) | ISBN 9781631982101 (hardcover) | ISBN 1631982109 (hardcover)
Subjects: LCSH: Childrens songsTexts.
Classification: LCC M1997 (ebook) | LCC M1997. R5395 2018 (print) | DDC 782.42083dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2017035995
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Reading Level Grade 1; Interest Level Ages 38;
Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level I
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C
O
N
T
E
N
T
S
Gentle
Hands
to
the
tune
of
Frre
Jac q ues
Kind and gentle,
Kind and gentle,
Are my hands,
Are my hands.
Hands are made for holding,
Hands are made for clapping,
Gentle hands,
Gentle hands.
Kind and gentle,
Kind and gentle,
Are my feet,
Are my feet.
Feet are made for walking,
Feet are made for dancing,
Gentle feet,
Gentle feet.
Kind and gentle,
Kind and gentle,
Is my mouth,
Is my mouth.
Mouths are made for talking,
Mouths are made for singing,
Gentle mouth,
Gentle mouth.
A -
N -
G -
E -
R
to
the
tune
of
B -
I -
N -
G -
O
When I feel mad, I take a break,
Thats how I deal with anger.
A-N-G-E-R,
A-N-G-E-R,
Yes, I take a break,
Thats how I deal with anger.
When I feel mad, I count to ten,
Thats how I deal with anger.
A-N-G-E-R,
A-N-G-E-R,
Yes, I count to ten,
Thats how I deal with anger.
When I feel mad, I take deep breaths,
Thats how I deal with anger.
A-N-G-E-R,
A-N-G-E-R,
Yes, I take deep breaths,
Thats how I deal with anger.
When I feel mad, I use my words,
Thats how I deal with anger.
A-N-G-E-R,
A-N-G-E-R,
Yes, I use my words,
Thats how I deal with anger.
M
y
Body
Belongs
to
Me
to
the
tune
of
99 Bottles of Pop on the Wall
I am in charge of my body,
My body belongs to me.
My eyes, my nose, my fingers and toes,
My body belongs to me.
I take good care of my body,
My body belongs to me.
I eat good food and get lots of rest,
My body belongs to me.
I take good care of my body,
My body belongs to me.
I run and play, and exercise,
My body belongs to me.
I am in charge of my body,
My body belongs to me.
My eyes, my nose, my fingers and toes,
My body belongs to me.
Its
OKA Y
to
Ask
for
HELP
to
the
tune
of
Im
a
Little
Teapot
I can do a lot of things myself,
But sometimes I must ask for help.
Whether youre a grown-up,
Or just turned three,
Its okay to say, Please help me.
HAPPY
ANGRY
I
Have
to
the
tune
of