An example of the music Timeline cards.

Key Stage 1
Music

Listening Games

In this activity your child will use instruments to experiment and create different sounds.

Throughout our five Music topics your child will play games to discover body percussion, make up silly rhythms and enjoy listening to recorded music. Design and create your own musical instruments. This topic contains 5 activities with accompanying activity sheets. In addition, it covers the following key aspects of the National Curriculum in England: Design & Technology, Music, Physical Education and Science.

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    Relation to National Curriculum in England: = Design & Technology = Music = Physical Education = Science
    Download Links: = Activity Plan = Activity Sheet(s)
Activity Photo Activity Resources Relation to National Curriculum Downloads
Activity Three - Listening Games

Activity 3
Listening Games

  • A variety of percussion instruments for example:
  • drums
    maracas
    tambourine
    xylophone
    harmonica
    recorder
  • Mu1/1.2 play tuned and untuned instruments musically
  • Mu1/1.4 experiment with, create, select and combine sounds using the interrelated dimensions of music

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Activity 1
Body Percussion

Activity One - Body Percussion

Activity 2
Listening Games

Activity Two - Listening Games

Activity 3
Listening To A Range Of Music

Activity Three - Listening To A Range Of Music

Activity 4
Making Musical Instruments

Activity Four - Making Musical Instruments

Activity 5
My Voice

Activity Five - My Voice
Activity Three - Listening Games

Activity Three - Listening Games

Practical Resources:

  • A variety of percussion instruments for example:
  • drums
    maracas
    tambourine
    xylophone
    harmonica
    recorder

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Mu1/1.2 play tuned and untuned instruments musically
  • Mu1/1.4 experiment with, create, select and combine sounds using the interrelated dimensions of music

Downloads:

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How do I use these activities?

This activity is a great way for your child to explore and experiment with different sounds using musical instruments. It covers multiple areas of the national curriculum in England, including Music, Science and PE. To ensure that your child is engaged and stimulated, it's important to consider their learning style and interests. That's why we offer a wide range of topics on our website, including the human body, five senses, and where I live.

By logging into your free account, you can access a variety of videos, activity sheets, and lesson plans to support your child's learning journey. Don't forget to check out our other Year Two topics for even more exciting activities to try at home or in the classroom!

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