Motivate children to think about positive action with this practical lesson idea from Kate Wakeling

As World Book Day approaches (March 1) Sing Up editor, Joanna Jones, asked award-winning author and illustrator of the Tom Gates books Liz Pichon to spill the beans on songwriting, storytelling and doodling

Inspire your class with these neat ideas from the Tom Gates book series author – and Tom Gates himself

Lyricist Fred Phethean gives you his top tips on writing raps!

Find out how computer games can take children’s musical engagement to the next level…

Guidance on how teachers can best approach issues surrounding children with same-sex parents and tackle homo/bi/transphobia in the school environment

What really is the relationship between those strange dots and lines and the aural, physical experience of music? And why does notation strike terror into the hearts of so many teachers?

This singing tradition helps us spread good will and foster a sense of community better than most, which is why we’d love to see all schools try it this December.

Free to English primary schools - take a look