An example of the music Timeline cards.

Key Stage 1
Music

Listening To A Range Of Music

In this activity your child will be actively listening to a variety of music and communicate the ideas and opinions about the music through discussion.

Throughout our five Music topics your child will play games to discover Listening To A Range Of Music, 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
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Activity Five - Listening To A Range Of Music

Activity 5
Listening To A Range Of Music

  • Access to a range of recorded music
  • Mu1/1.3 listen with concentration and understanding to a range of high-quality live and recorded 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 Five - Listening To A Range Of Music

Activity Five - Listening To A Range Of Music

Practical Resources:

  • Access to a range of recorded music

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Mu1/1.3 listen with concentration and understanding to a range of high-quality live and recorded music

Downloads:

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How do I use these activities?

This activity is designed to encourage children to actively listen to a variety of music and communicate their ideas and opinions about it through discussion. It covers the national curriculum areas of Music, Science, and PE in England.

To provide engaging educational activities for primary-aged children, it is important to keep their interests and learning styles in mind. There are a wide range of topics to choose from, such as the human body, five senses, or where I live. You can find plenty of videos, activity sheets and easy to understand activity plans to support children in their learning journey.

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