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On the beach with KS2 Magazine

Chosen song, The beach song is a great contemporary song from young singer-songwriter Josie Newton. Josie’s style is both current and child-friendly. As well as making a very fitting summer term centrepiece for themed topic work, 'The beach song' will also enable teachers to score…
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Autumnal fun with KS1 Magazine

Selected song: In the autumn Introduce the song Talk about the signs of autumn and emphasise summer’s legacy of sunny days. Use the performance tracks to introduce the song and listen out for the lazy bass part which gives a slightly dreamy quality to the…
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Revision and singing - an experiment Magazine

Joe Waddle, Year 6 class teacher at Western Community Primary, describes his innovative approach to Science SATs revision, by adapting favourite songs Retention is always a problem with learning: we forget 70 per cent of what we hear within 20 minutes of hearing it! As…
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Singing to learn Magazine

For evidence of the transformative power of singing on children’s achievement in Literacy and Maths, look no further than Swinemoor Primary School in Beverley, Yorkshire. While the school boasts a strong and well-established musical ethos, culminating this year in a Platinum Award, it has –…
Be cool in KS2 Magazine

Composed by Bob Chilcott, one of the leading names in adult and children’s choral music, this catchy, eco-friendly song represents a great starting point for cross-curricular work, and would equally make a wonderful performance item for a class assembly on the theme of the environment.…
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Make a face for KS1 Magazine

A KS1 Unit of work focusing on SEAL (Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning) A 6-week activity plan by Sue Nicholls Many KS1 teachers structure their medium-term planning around topics, delivering different subjects in a connected and holistic way to engage and enthuse young learners.…
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The Right Foundation Magazine

Founder and Principal of The Voices Foundation, Susan Digby OBE, talks about her inspiration. Fifteen years ago when The Voices Foundation was founded, we felt we were a lone voice. Music had been part of the National Curriculum since 1988. But an Institute of Education…
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KS1's winter warmer Magazine

6-week activity plan by Sue Nicholls KS1: WinterSelected song: Put your coat on How does it happen? One minute the children tumble into school on the first day of the new school year, complete with new shoes, haircuts and over-large uniforms, then, before you can…
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Science Notes Magazine

Singing makes Science more fun - and helps pupils retain knowledge. Dr. Duncan Reavey shares nine top tips for teaching Science effectively through song. Helping new primary teachers learn how to teach Science is challenging enough, given the negative experiences of Science that so many…
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