The More We Get Together, The Happier We’ll Be!

Any teacher knows how important it is to develop a sense of community within a new class.

This poster featuring the rhyme “The More We Get Together” has been designed by our creative team to help you build a sense of belonging and connectedness in your primary school classroom. It displays the full lyrics of the song, making it easy for students to join in and sing along. Perfect for morning routines, circle time or special occasions, this poster serves as a daily reminder of the importance of community and inclusivity.

The lyrics are as follows:

The more we get together, together, together,
The more we get together, the happier we’ll be.
For your friends are my friends
And my friends are your friends.
The more we get together, the happier we’ll be.

Lines 3 and 4 can be replaced with individual student names e.g. “There’s Paul and there’s Jodi and Sarah and Kristian.”

This poster downloads as a full-colour or black-and-white PDF.

Use “The More We Get Together” Song in Your Classroom

Using this gathering song in your classroom has many advantages. Some of these include:

• Building a Sense of Belonging – The song emphasises the idea that everyone’s friends are shared, fostering a sense of belonging and collective friendship.
• Encouraging Cooperation – The song reinforces the concept that happiness increases when we include and support one another.
• Creating a Positive Classroom Culture – Using this song as a part of daily routines sets a positive tone for the day, promoting kindness and mutual respect.

Download and Print This Gathering Song

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If you intend to display the poster, we recommend enlarging it for enhanced readability.

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