SOCIAL STUDIES | mrpeter

"Cooperation"

Cooperation, working together for the common good.

Cooperation, working together like we know we should.

More heads for thinking, more hands to build.

Cooperation, working together for the common good.

Be a good leader, a good follower too.

Let others on your team show what they can do.

Think before acting, listen well.

Use a calm voice when you have something to tell.

Cooperation, working together for the common good.

Cooperation, working together like we know we should.

More heads for thinking, more hands to build.

Cooperation, working together for the common good.

A table needs moving? Time to put on a show?

The kitchen needs cleaning? There's a garden to grow?

Let's build a house. It's easy you'll see,

When you are working in company.

Cooperation, working together for the common good.

Cooperation, working together like we know we should.

More heads for thinking, more hands to build.

Cooperation, working together for the common good.

"Transportation"

Transportation, transportation,

keeps us moving around and around.

Transportation, transportation,

on the water,

through the sky

on the ground.

Verse We can fly in an airplane

over the clouds to a faraway place.

We can float in a motorboat

up the river or across the ocean.

Transportation, transportation…

Verse We can ride an electric car (it makes a little sound)

on the back roads or on the busy freeway.

We can ride a high-speed train

down the track across a countryside scene.

Transportation, transportation…

We can take the bus to school

through the city streets;

green light, yellow light, red light.

We can ride our bicycle,

to go to the park or go down to the store.

Transportation, transportation…

Branches of Government

Three branches of government,

The Executive,

The Legislative,

The Judicial,

Three branches of government,

Three branches of government.

Key Change

Three levels of government,

The Federal,

The State,

The Local,

Three levels of government,

Three levels of government.

Key Change

When we turn eighteen,

We can vote in elections,

And do Jury Duty,

When we turn eighteen,

When we turn...

Kid: Stop, stop, wait.

The music stops.

Mr. Peter: What’s up?

Kid: Mr. Peter, what do you mean?

I can’t vote?

Mr. Peter: How old are you?

Kid: ____ (actual age)

Mr. Peter: Nope, too young.

Kid: But, that’s not fair.

Mr. Peter: Well, it’s the law.

If you don’t like the law,

then work to change it.

But you have to know the law

before you can change it.

Back to Original Key

Three branches of government,

The Executive,

The Legislative,

The Judicial,

Three branches of government,

Three branches of government.

"Balance in Life"

Calm and happy spirit,

Creative, open mind,

Healthy, active body,

Try and you will find,

Friends to work and play with,

Answers to your questions,

Chances to be active,

Problems have solutions!

Balance in life, find a balance in life,

Take care of yourself and find a balance in life.

Be kind,

Be smart,

Eat well,

Shake that thing,

And don't forget to sing.

Be kind,

Be smart,

Eat well,

Shake that thing,

And don't forget to sing.

Use words that are helpful,

Brighten up the mood,

Exercise your body,

Eat nutritious food,

Listen to your family,

Listen to your friends,

Try to make decisions that lead to healthy ends.

Balance in life, find a balance in life,

Take care of yourself and find a balance in life.

Be kind,

Be smart,

Eat well,

Shake that thing,

And don't forget to sing.

Be kind,

Be smart,

Eat well,

Shake that thing,

And don't forget to sing.

Be kind,

Be smart,

Eat well,

Shake that thing,

And don't forget to sing.

Thank You for the Work

What does it take to be a fire fighter?

What skills are required?

What does it take to be a fire fighter?

What qualities does it take to be hired?

Strength and courage, confidence and more.

With you our hearts are so much lighter,

Thank you, dear neighbor fire fighter.

What does it take to be a nurse or doctor?

What skills are required?

What does it take to be a nurse or doctor?

What qualities does it take to be hired?

Knowledge of science, kindness, calm and more.

With you our hearts are so much lighter,

Thank you, dear neighbor nurse and doctor.

What does it take to be a classroom teacher?

What skills are required?

What does it take to be a classroom teacher?

What qualities does it take to be hired?

Wisdom, patience, rapport with kids and more.

With you our hearts are so much lighter,

Thank you, dear neighbor classroom teacher.

When you are older you will decide

what you want to do.

Some of us will help provide the goods,

Food, clothing, shelter, technology too.

Some will provide the services to protect, educate, and care,

With you we stay healthy, safer, and stronger,

Thank you to everyone for the work you do!

You've Got Your Mayor

You've got your mayor of the city,

You've got your governor of the state,

You've got the president of the whole country,

They are at the head of the Executive

Branch at their level,

You've got your mayor of the city,

You've got your governor of the state,

You've got the president of the whole country,

They are at the head of the Executive

Branch at their level,

The city of San Francisco,

Has Mayor London Breed in the lead,

The Golden State of California,

Has Governor Gavin Newsom,

You've got your mayor of the city,

You've got your governor of the state,

You've got the president of the whole country,

They are at the head of the Executive

Branch at their level

I Put My Brave In Front

I put my brave in front

When I'm scared

I put my brave in front

When I'm insecure

I put my brave in front

They call me bug

You spell that b - u - g

Sometimes I make mistakes

Unknowingly

But when I know

That I have bugged someone

I try to show

When the mistake is done

I am brave

And can be kind

Enough to try

Again

I put my brave in front

When I try new things

I put my brave in front

I put my brave in front!

We Grow And Change

Once there was a baby,

Her name was _______

She learned to eat

She learned to crawl

She learned to walk

She learned to talk

_______ went to ________

She learned to write her name

She learned to count

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

She learned to count in Spanish

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

She learned a lot of games

She learned about the sun

She learned to read

We grow and change as we get older

We grow and change in time

We grow and change as we get older

We grow and change in time

________ finished school at _________

Then she went to middle school

She graduated middle school

Then she went to high school

________ got very good grades in high school

Then she went to college

She graduated from college

And then she got a job!

Then she had a baby

She named him __________

She taught him to eat

She taught him to write his name

She taught him about the sun

She taught him to read

We grow and change as we get older

We grow and change in time

We grow and change as we get older

We grow and change in time

"Keys to Communication" (Kimochis)

Chorus:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

These are the keys

These are the keys to communication

Take these keys please

Use them with ease

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

These are the keys

1: Number one, get their attention

When eye contact is made

2: Number two, use a talking tone of voice

Let any tension fade

3: Number three, relax your face

And your body language too

To get along with others

Keep these keys with you

These are the keys

These are the keys to communication

Take these keys please

Use them with ease

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

These are the keys

4: Number four, choose words that help

Not hurtful things to say

5: Number five, when you make a mistake

Be brave, redo and save the day

6: Number six, when others fail

Give ‘em another go

7: Number seven, assume the best

Worry less, who needs the stress

Breathe and calm the flow

So…

These are the keys

These are the keys to communication

Take these keys please

Use them with ease

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

These are the keys!

Feelings Can Be Messy (Kimochis Can Help)

Music and Lyrics by Peter Sroka

Feelings can be messy, whoa-o

Kimochis can help,

Feelings can be messy, whoa-o

Kimochis can help,

When your brother runs through the door,

And knocks your ice cream on the floor,

You want to scream, and even more,

Kimochis can help,

Kimochis show it’s okay to be mad,

But not okay to be mean,

Even if you think your brother’s being bad,

The whole story may not be seen,

Everybody makes a mistake,

Deserves a re-e-e-e-e-e-do,

More careful next time,

It’s true, Kimochis can help,

Feelings can be messy, whoa-o

Kimochis can help,

Feelings can be messy, whoa-o

Kimochis can help,

When your classmate wins the prize,

The loss brings tears to your eyes,

It’s not a good surprise for you,

Kimochis can help,

Kimochis are there when disappointment comes,

“Maybe next time,” they will say,

No need to shout or suck on thumbs,

Another contest, another day,

Put on your happy face,

Help create a friendly place,

You may win next time,

It’s true, Kimochis can help.

Feelings can be messy, whoa-o

Kimochis can help,

Feelings can be messy, whoa-o

Kimochis can help,

Whether you’re happy, scared, or proud,

By yourself or in a crowd,

Call Bug, or Dove, or Cloud,

Kimochis can help.

Feelings Detective Music and Lyrics by Peter Sroka

Are you a “Feelings Detective?”

What Kimochis can you see,

In the faces of friends and family?

If you can see them,

Then maybe you’ll agree to be a “Feelings Detective.”

Look at the expression on Eliza’s face,

What Kimochi comes to mind?

Do you think she needs some space, or company?

Look at the expression on Andrew’s face,

What Kimochi do you find?

Can you read the language of his body?

Sad, he looks sad,

What gave you a clue?

If he is sad,

What can we do?

Eliza looks excited,

What gave you a clue?

If she is excited,

How does it feel to you?

Are you a “Feelings Detective?”

What Kimochis can you see,

In the faces of friends and family?

If you can see them,

Then maybe you’ll agree to be a “Feelings Detective.”

Brave in Front Music and Lyrics by Peter Sroka and Ned Kraft

I put my brave in front,

I put my brave in front when I'm scared,

I put my brave in front,

I put my brave in front when I'm insecure,

I put my brave in front,

They call me "Bug,"

You spell that B - u - g,

Sometimes I make mistakes unknowingly,

But when I know,

That I have bugged someone,

I try to show,

When the mistake is done,

That I am brave,

And can be kind enough to try again,

I put my brave in front,

I put my brave in front when I try new things,

I put my brave in front,

I put my brave in front.