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It’s that time of year again when one moment you’re filling your tummy with some lovely pancakes on Tuesday; making a promise to give up something for Lent on Wednesday; and, before you know it, it’s Good Friday and Easter Sunday!
This daily countdown can only mean one thing – Easter is coming, and you need to get your school assembly or church concert good to go! For this week’s blog, we’re keeping it short and sweet - just like a packet of mini eggs – and we’re sharing our 5 favourite Easter songs from our 5 favourite Easter songbooks. Read carefully as there are also some fun craft and dance activities to compliment these crackin’ tunes!
4. He Is Risen (Easter Blessing) from Songs for Every Spring Assembly, ages 5-11
5. I’m A Little Chick from My World: Easter, ages 3-7
Get your feet tapping and your wings flapping with this fun spring song for Early Years. Purchase My World: Easter today and gain access to our craft tutorial video to make some chick-tastic puppets using wooden spoons!
This daily countdown can only mean one thing – Easter is coming, and you need to get your school assembly or church concert good to go! For this week’s blog, we’re keeping it short and sweet - just like a packet of mini eggs – and we’re sharing our 5 favourite Easter songs from our 5 favourite Easter songbooks. Read carefully as there are also some fun craft and dance activities to compliment these crackin’ tunes!
Out of the Ark Music’s Top 5 Easter Songs For Primary School Singing
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1. Oh Happy Day from Out of the Ark ESSENTIALS: Easter Hymns, ages 5-11
Everyone feels a little spark of joy when they hear the first line of this classic Easter hymn. Really work on the harmonies in this song for an outstanding gospel performance that will guarantee a standing ovation from any audience.
Everyone feels a little spark of joy when they hear the first line of this classic Easter hymn. Really work on the harmonies in this song for an outstanding gospel performance that will guarantee a standing ovation from any audience.
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2. Spring Chicken from Songs For Every Easter, ages 5-11
Everyone knows and loves this one – it’s an Out of the Ark Music classic! Young children will have a ball as, one by one, four little chicks hatch out in time for the cheeky, bouncy chorus.
Join in with the Spring Chicken dance and have a go at signing along to the song with our BSL signing video!
Everyone knows and loves this one – it’s an Out of the Ark Music classic! Young children will have a ball as, one by one, four little chicks hatch out in time for the cheeky, bouncy chorus.
Join in with the Spring Chicken dance and have a go at signing along to the song with our BSL signing video!
We dare you to try and NOT clap along with this great upbeat song which rejoices with the good news of Easter. Sing all about it and keep your eyes and ears peeled – we have something crafty hiding up our sleeves for this joyous Easter song – COMING SOON!
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This song may be a new edition to the Out of the Ark Music catalogue, but it’s already our office Easter earworm! A solo performance at the start of this song has the potential to makes tears brew, whilst the final chorus is sure to put smiles on all faces in the crowd.
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Get your feet tapping and your wings flapping with this fun spring song for Early Years. Purchase My World: Easter today and gain access to our craft tutorial video to make some chick-tastic puppets using wooden spoons!
There you have it: our top 5 songs for Easter time. With 10 different Easter songbooks available in the Out of the Ark Music catalogue, it was not easy picking just 5 favourite songs, but we managed it! Purchase one of our amazing Easter songbooks today and be sure to let us know what your favourite Out of the Ark Music Easter number is by following us on social media.
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Check out our Easter Pinterest board for more classroom activities and craft ideas here.
For something extra special this Easter, put on a performance of our wonderful mini-musical The Tale of 3 Trees. With four stunning songs and a simple script, this Easter musical is ideal for Easter performances, assemblies and Sunday School groups. Learn more about the making-of the musical by reading our previous post, Out of the Ark Music Asks: An Interview With Ann Beresford, Writer of The Tale Of 3 Trees.
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Written by Florence Robjohn - Creative Marketing Assistant, Out of the Ark Music Team.
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