This song is available on Karen Rupprecht and Pam Minor's Songs that Build Character & Values.
Teaching suggestions follow the lyrics, below.
Chorus:
Stuff is not enough
No stuff is not enough
Things are not important
They're just alot of fluff
It's what you've got inside you
That helps when things are tough
So don't envy others for all that outside stuff
Just because she wears classy shoes and a cool sweater
It doesn't mean she's smarter or one bit better
Just because she has a huge house and super car
It doesn't make her any happier than you are
Chorus
Just because he has an important well-known name
It doesn't mean he plays any better in a game
Just because he has tons of money to spend
His money isn't worth as much as a friend
Chorus
Suggested Activities
A. What’s REALLY important? Pick your top ten, and write them next to the number.
1. Clothes
2. Pets
3. School
4. Family
5. Friends
6. Jewelry
7. Faith
8. Television
9. Sports
10. Toys and games
Discuss your ten choices.
B. Look up the definition of the word “envy” in the dictionary. Write a brief story about something you envy and why you want it.
C. Give Away Some of Your "Stuff!"
Decorate a medium size paper bag with handles by gluing bits of torn colored tissue paper to the outside. Cover as much of the surface of the bag as possible.
Now for the hard part! Chose some “stuff” you don’t really need, but is still in good condition, put it in the decorated bag and give it to a charity.
This song is available on Karen Rupprecht and Pam Minor's Songs that Build Character & Values.
