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

Activity 1

Body Percussion

  • n/a
Activity Pack 1
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
Activity Pack 2
STEM Activity
Activity Three - Listening Games

Activity 3

Listening Games

  • A variety of percussion instruments for example:
    drums
    maracas
    tambourine
    xylophone
    harmonica
    recorder
Activity Pack 3
Activity Four - My Voice

Activity 4

My Voice

  • n/a
Activity Pack 4
Activity Five - Listening To A Range Of Music

Activity 5

Listening To A Range Of Music

  • Access to a range of recorded music
Activity Pack 5

KS1 Music
Booklist

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 Topic

How does Hands-On Education help in teaching KS1 Music?

Hands-On Education provides comprehensive resources for teaching Key Stage 1 (KS1) music through a variety of engaging activities and lesson plans. They offer curriculum-aligned content that covers essential musical concepts while integrating elements from other subjects like science and physical education. Teachers can access complete activity downloads with structured lesson plans, helping them deliver effective and enjoyable music lessons. The activities focus on developing various musical skills, including rhythm recognition, understanding dynamics, and exploring different sounds produced by the body. The approach emphasizes interactive and playful methods to engage children in exploring rhythm, beat, and sound through movement and body percussion, making learning music fun and accessible for young learners. Additionally, the resources encourage parental involvement, providing guidance for parents to create interactive musical experiences at home, further supporting children's musical education.

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Incorporating key stage 1 music into your home:

Music and Movement Activity

Hands-On Education provides comprehensive resources and activities to support teaching Key Stage 1 (KS1) music in several ways:

Curriculum-Aligned Activities

Hands-On Education offers a range of activities that are directly aligned with the National Curriculum for England's music requirements for KS1. These activities are designed to cover key musical concepts while integrating elements from other subjects like science and physical education, providing a holistic learning experience.

Interactive and Engaging Approach

Hands-On Education emphasizes an interactive and playful method to engage children in exploring rhythm, beat, and sound through movement and body percussion. This approach makes learning music fun and accessible for young learners.

Multidisciplinary Learning

The activities often incorporate elements from other subjects, such as:

  • Physical Education: Enhancing coordination and body awareness through musical activities
  • Science: Exploring sound production and the physics of music
  • Design and Technology: Integrating music with creative projects

This cross-curricular approach helps reinforce learning across multiple subjects.

Structured Lesson Plans

Teachers can access complete activity downloads that provide structured lesson plans. These resources help educators deliver well-organized and effective music lessons.

Skill Development

The activities focus on developing various musical skills, including:

  • Rhythm recognition and creation
  • Understanding of dynamics in movement and sound
  • Exploration of different sounds produced by the body
  • Appreciation of silence in music

Parental Involvement

The resources encourage parental involvement, providing guidance for parents to model activities and create interactive musical experiences at home.

Accessible Resources

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By providing these comprehensive and engaging resources, Hands-On Education supports teachers in delivering effective and enjoyable KS1 music education that aligns with curriculum requirements while fostering creativity and cross-disciplinary learning.

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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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