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Are your students struggling to remember the names of Henry’s six wives? Are they mixing up the names of Greek and Roman gods? Do they know how mummies are made? An innovative project in Birmingham, run by Sing Up Flagship organisation the City of Birmingham…
6-week activity plan by Sue Nicholls KS1: Family. Song: Grandma rap Using a song or rap as the epicentre of a topic provides a lively and memorable starting point. Grandma rap is an appealing and humorous vocal piece – an ideal vehicle for energising and enthusing KS1 pupils. Plan a…
In a few months everyone will be gripped by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, as the fastest, strongest and most determined of the world’s athletes compete. This exciting event returns to London after a gap of 64 years! INTRODUCE THE SONG KS1: Olympic…
Whether we are admiring it, exploring it or sailing for fun, the ocean has played an important part in our history. The National Maritime Museum maps the story of the high seas through interactive workstations, models and historical artefacts. See Lord Nelson’s final battle dress,…
Silver singers, from strength to strength The Headteacher at Grimsby's St Martin's Preparatory School, recipient of our first ever Silver Award, recounts the school's Sing Up journey One morning in June 2008, I found on my desk a small glossy brochure that our Music Coordinator,…
Pupils from Briary Primary School in Kent joined the Singalong Bus as it made the journey to Canterbury Cathedral. Thirty Year 5 and 6's performed Row in the Cathedral which tells the story of the assassination of Saint Thomas Becket. Music Coordinator Denise Parratt said…
Selected Song: The friendly robot by Lin Marsh Lin Marsh's 'The friendly robot', technically a song for use with KS1 children, holds plenty of appeal for KS2 children when used as a vehicle for cross-curricular work. Speaking and Listening Begin by brainstorming ‘robots’, recording ideas…
In issue 10, we showed you how singing can spice up your History lessons. To accompany this, we have Rebeccs Lawrence's song Viking Warrior to download, with lyrics and curriculum notes. Check them out - and invade your history lessons with singing. Viking Warrior -…