Covers: Activity Resources Relation to National Curriculum Downloads
Activity One - Body Percussion

Activity 1

Body Percussion
  • n/a
Activity Two - Making Musical Instruments

Activity 2

Making Musical Instruments
  • Musical Instrument Design Criteria Activity Sheet
  • Water Glass Xylophone:
  • 3 – 7 glasses the same size
  • Water
  • Measuring jug
  • Food colouring
  • Straw Pipe:
  • Straws
  • Tape
  • Scissors
  • Rice Shaker:
  • 3 – 5 plastic/ glass jars with lids
  • Rice
  • Box Drums:
  • Cardboard boxes of different sizes
  • Yoghurt pots and containers
  • Tape
  • Stringed Box:
  • Cardboard box
  • Scissors
  • Elastic bands
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Activity Three - Listening Games

Activity 3

Listening Games
  • A variety of percussion instruments for example:
    drums
    maracas
    tambourine
    xylophone
    harmonica
    recorder
Activity Four - My Voice

Activity 4

My Voice
  • n/a
Activity Five - Listening To A Range Of Music

Activity 5

Listening To A Range Of Music
  • Access to a range of recorded music
Useful Websites

Full body percussion performance: Connect It
If you are within the UK you can view an amazing body percussion performance by children. This is truly inspiring and I definitely recommend this.
If you are outside of the UK search for it on YouTube but still check out the cool activities on the Ten Pieces website.

Recommended Radio

Expanding your child’s musical journey can be as simple as putting the radio on during breakfast. Here are some stations we enjoy:

BBC Radio 3

Classical music without advertising available free worldwide on the BBC Sounds app.

Radio Barbouillots

This is a French kids radio station. There is very little speaking and a wide range of music styles and sounds. If you don't speak French, like our family, it is absolutely fine as there is more music than anything else. This also exposes your children to new languages in a passive way.
The link above is to the website where you can directly stream or find the app link.

Music Activities

Activity One - Body Percussion

Activity 1

Body Percussion

Hands-On Activities:
  • n/a
Activity Two - Making Musical Instruments

Activity 2

Making Musical Instruments

Hands-On Activities:
  • Musical Instrument Design Criteria Activity Sheet
  • Water Glass Xylophone:
  • 3 – 7 glasses the same size
  • Water
  • Measuring jug
  • Food colouring
  • Straw Pipe:
  • Straws
  • Tape
  • Scissors
  • Rice Shaker:
  • 3 – 5 plastic/ glass jars with lids
  • Rice
  • Box Drums:
  • Cardboard boxes of different sizes
  • Yoghurt pots and containers
  • Tape
  • Stringed Box:
  • Cardboard box
  • Scissors
  • Elastic bands
Activity Three - Listening To A Range Of Music

Activity 3

Listening Games

Hands-On Activities:
  • A variety of percussion instruments such as:
    drums
    maracas
    tambourine
    xylophone
    harmonica
    recorder
Activity Four - My Voice

Activity 4

My Voice

Hands-On Activities:
  • n/a
Activity Five - Listening To A Range Of Music

Activity 5

Listening To A Range Of Music

Hands-On Activities:
  • Access to a range of recorded music

Music Booklist

Music and Movement Activity

Incorporating key stage 1 music into your home:

  • Engage your child in body percussion games, create whimsical rhythms, and listen to music recordings.
  • Encourage designing and crafting musical instruments.
  • Please note: our Year 1 & Year 2 music activities are the same.

This resource aligns with various aspects of the National Curriculum of England, including Design & Technology, Music, Physical Education, and Science. Explore our Key Stage One topics for a wide range of curriculum-aligned activities suitable for both classroom and home education settings.

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Music and Movement Activity
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Incorporating KS1 Music Activities and Worksheets

Music and Movement Activity

By incorporating Hands-On Education into your classroom or home can be a fun and enriching experience for children. By engaging your child in body percussion games, creating whimsical rhythms, and listening to music recordings, you can spark their creativity and love for music. Encouraging them to design and craft musical instruments can further enhance their learning and appreciation for music.

It's important to note that Year 1 & Year 2 music activities are the same. These activities align with various aspects of the National Curriculum of England, such as Design & Technology, Music, Physical Education, and Science, providing a holistic educational experience.

Exploring Key Stage One Topics

Exploring Key Stage One topics offers a wide range of curriculum-aligned activities suitable for both classroom and home education settings. Hands-On Education provides engaging and enjoyable educational activities for primary ages, covering key points of the national curriculum. You can utilize resources to teach children about art, maintaining a healthy body, or storytelling, fostering well-rounded development.

Accessing numerous videos, activity sheets, and user-friendly activity plans can aid children in their learning journey. By signing up for a free account, you can access exclusive educational materials for download, making learning both fun and accessible.

What music objectives are targeted in the music lessons for KS1 students?

Music and Movement Activity

The music lessons for KS1 students aim to develop various music objectives. Students are encouraged to play tuned and untuned instruments musically, listen attentively and critically to different types of live and recorded music, and explore the creation and combination of sounds using the inter-related dimensions of music.

What activities will the class engage in during the first music lesson of the cross-curricular castles topic?

During the first music lesson of the cross-curricular castles topic, the class will participate in various engaging activities. These activities include listening to medieval music and contemplating how the instruments are played. Furthermore, the students will be given the chance to experiment with modern-day versions of these medieval instruments. Additionally, they will be guided through non-verbal instructions to play these instruments together in harmony and synchronization. Through these activities, students will have an immersive experience that connects music with the historical context of castles.

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