According toresearchers, this is the “most depressing” time of year. The dreary weather, holiday bills, andforgotten resolutions contribute to gloomy days for children and adults alike. We all have bad days (even inAustralia), but we can add a little sunshine with favorite songs and stories.
One teacher saidthat when she had a bad day they ended by singing “May There Always BeSunshine.” The children stood in acircle and held hands as they sang.
MayThere Always Be Sunshine
Tune: “Stewball Was a Race Horse” ("Keep on Singing and Dancing" CD)
Maythere always be sunshine.
Maythere always be blue skies.
Maythere always be children.
Maythere always be you.
Maythere always be stories.
Maythere always be music.
Maythere always be teachers
Tocare for you.
Maythere always be sunshine.
Maythere always be blue skies.
Mayyou always feel special
Becauseyou are you!
Another idea is toend your day with a “car wash.” Children form two lines facing each other. Children hold up palms and move them ina circular direction. One child ata time walks between the two lines (car wash) as friends gently touch them andsay something positive about them. After children have had a turn they become part of the car wash.
