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Free ‘safe’ music resources for Primary School Music Teachers (Key Stage 1) from My First Piano books by Karen Marshall
Click here for a pack of eight paper resources for Key Stage 1 music activities that comply with government guidelines for safe lessons (NB. at the time of writing* – September 9th, 2020): [mks_button size=”medium” title=”Access free Key Stage 1 music activities” style=”rounded” url=”https://collins.co.uk/pages/primary-primary-music-get-set-piano-free-samples” target=”_blank” bg_color=”#BCD514″ txt_color=”#FFFFFF” icon=”” icon_type=”” nofollow=”0″]… Read More
Demystifying the primary music curriculum
There’s a lot going on in music education right now! For primary non-specialist teachers keeping up with all the reports, acronyms and edu-jargon can seem like an overwhelming task. In this blog, we will unpick some of the latest developments in the primary music curriculum and find out what teachers… Read More
Ideas for safe music lessons post-lockdown in Years 2-5
The benefits of music have been well-researched and documented and show that carefully planned music provision has the potential to support children’s emotional well-being during these disturbing times, providing a positive sense of community, confidence and enjoyment and an expressive outlet. But how can we alleviate some of the effects of this unsettling time through music teaching while observing the current safety guidelines? Read More
Five tips for home music-making with early years and primary-aged children
Are you a parent or teacher who finds themselves responsible for devising or delivering home-based music lessons? Are you looking for advice and ideas for activities? Are you feeling apprehensive at the thought of teaching music, or perhaps you’re just not sure where to begin? Read More
Navigating cultural capital in primary music
Most schools in England are aware of the concept of ‘cultural capital’, defined by Ofsted as ‘the essential knowledge pupils need to be educated citizens, introducing them to the best that has been thought and said’. Taking our pupils on a journey of musical discovery through history’s greatest hits seems… Read More
Ideas for safe music lessons post-lockdown in Reception, Year 1 and Year 6
The benefits of music have been well-researched and documented and show that carefully planned music provision has the potential to support children’s emotional well-being during these disturbing times, providing a positive sense of community, confidence and enjoyment and an expressive outlet. But how can we alleviate some of the effects of this unsettling time through music teaching while observing the current safety guidelines? Read More