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This song is a playful way for children to think of the light that's inside of them and how it helps cope with anything.  As the song says, "I can see all life brings.  My light shines through everything." 

This song promotes the important behaviors of initiative including:

• Keep trying when unsuccessful (act persistent)
• Participate actively in make-believe play 
• Say positive things about the future  (act optimistic)

L-I-G-H-T Lyrics                                  
L - I - G - H - T I've got a light inside of me
L - I - G - H - T I've got a light inside of me
I can see all life brings
My light shines through everything.
L - I - G - H - T I've got a light inside of me
L - I - G - H - T I've got a light inside of me

Tips for Parents

• Ask your child,  "What makes you feel proud inside?"  
• Using a flash light, take turns sharing what makes you proud, shining the flashlight on each other like a spot light.
• During the spelling of L-I-G-H-T, flash your fingers open and shut to the beat of the letters.
• In this song children take each letter of the word, light, and symbolically put it inside.  When it's inside they substitute a "bling" for that letter until all the letters are inside and there are five "blings."  Jump once for each "bling."
• Try singing this song when a child may need some encouragement or a "pick me up."
• Light It Up - Use pen lights or flash lights to put a light inside a balloon, a pumpkin, a folded piece of paper.  Discuss how these things look and feel better when they have their light on inside.  Having a "shine" inside means feeling proud and special.
• Shining Portraits - Have your child draw a picture of themselves doing something they are proud of.  Make glitter, sequins and other sparkles to decorate their "shining portrait."  Comment how when you feel proud inside, you SHINE on the outside!

Books to Read With Children
More Than Anything Else by Marie Bradby
The Bob (Butterbean) Love Story by Terry Page and Bob Love

This song is part of our Songs of Confidence series, which consist of the following twelve song titles:
I've Got Two
I Can Do It
I'm Gonna Find a Way
Let's Play
Butterfly, Bumblebee
I Can Write Any Song I Want
I am a Rubber Band
It's Up to Me
L-I-G-H-T
Slow Groove
Something Beautiful
Up the Mountain

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