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My store, Newtonlab specializes in music lesson resources and school assemblies / presentations. And, in case you’re wondering, I named my store Newtonlab because I had a black Labrador called Newton who would sit at my feet when I was working at home.

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My store, Newtonlab specializes in music lesson resources and school assemblies / presentations. And, in case you’re wondering, I named my store Newtonlab because I had a black Labrador called Newton who would sit at my feet when I was working at home.
Listening & Responding to Music, Mars-the Bringer of War - Key Stages 1 and 2
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Listening & Responding to Music, Mars-the Bringer of War - Key Stages 1 and 2

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Listening and Responding to Music Mars-the Bringer of War Suitable for pupils in Key Stages 1 and 2. Two listening and responding to music activities, that encourage pupils to focus, listen and respond. They are ideal as starter activities or stand-alone sessions. Can be delivered to a small group of pupils, or as many as you have. You do not have to have a musical background to deliver them. These activities focus on Listening, (National Curriculum for Music 2013). In addition this unit will aid the development of a range of wider skills including focus, language, imagination, creativity and confidence. This resource includes detailed step by step delivery instructions, a recording of Mars-the Bringer of War, numerous examples of pupils’ responses, a selection of additional information to choose from, a video clip link to a performance, a range of discussion topics and a set of related images presented through PowerPoint. If you enjoyed this resource, go check out my shop for more music lessons and activities from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab
Listening and Responding to Music - Pachelbel's Canon - Key Stages 1 and 2
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Listening and Responding to Music - Pachelbel's Canon - Key Stages 1 and 2

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Listening and Responding Canon in D major – Pachelbel’s Canon Suitable for pupils in Key Stages 1 and 2. Two listening and responding to music activities, that encourage pupils to focus, listen and respond. They are ideal as starter activities or stand-alone sessions. Can be delivered to a small group of pupils, or as many as you have. You do not have to have a musical background to deliver them. These activities focus on Listening, (National Curriculum for Music 2013). In addition this unit will aid the development of a range of wider skills including focus, language, imagination, creativity and confidence. This resource includes detailed step by step delivery instructions, a recording of Pachelbel’s Canon, numerous examples of pupils’ responses, a selection of additional information to choose from, a video clip link to a performance, a range of discussion topics and a set of related images presented through PowerPoint. If you enjoyed this resource, go check out my shop for more music lessons from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab
Musical Games for All Year Round - Reception and Key Stage 1
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Musical Games for All Year Round - Reception and Key Stage 1

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Musical Games for All Year Round Ten All-Year-Round Musical Games Reception and Key Stage 1 No musical background needed! These creative, fun, practical activities will get your students excited about music! Simple to organise and extremely effective, these musical games will delight your children and support their learning in numerous ways. Children will have opportunities to; • Be creative • Develop their teamworking skills • Build confidence • Improve listening skills • Follow simple instructions • Improvise • Perform • Listen and respond to a variety of musical sounds • Perform individually, in pairs and in larger groups • Recognise a range of percussion instruments This resource includes; • Ten clear and concise activity plans with learning objectives • Step-by-step instructions • Sets of questions, in each activity for your support Perfect for; • Lesson starters • Brain breaks • Lesson finishers • Supply work A small range of percussion instruments is required for some of the activities, but these are not prescriptive, simply use what you have! If you enjoyed Musical Games for All Year Round why not take a look at the following units for Reception and Key Stage 1 children - Identifying Percussion Instruments By Sound and Sight Five, easy-to-follow, fun music lessons based around percussion instruments. Pupils learn to recognise a range of 12 percussion instruments by sight and sound. Castanets, Chime bar, Cymbal(s), Guiro, Maracas, Triangle, Bell, Cabasa, Claves, Drum, Tambourine and Woodblock. The instruments are not prescriptive, simply use whatever percussion instruments you have and follow the lessons plans. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/identifying-percussion-instruments-by-sound-and-sight-reception-and-key-stage-1-11256968 Controlling Sounds Using Percussion Instruments Six, easy-to-follow, practical music lessons based around exploring and creating sounds through play and responding to simple musical directions. Minimal resources required; a range of percussion instruments; simply use whatever instruments you have. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/controlling-sounds-using-percussion-instruments-reception-and-key-stage-1-12848223 Arctic-Themed Music Unit Support your pupils with learning about the Arctic in a fun, engaging and practical way. Simple to put together and extremely effective, children learn Arctic facts by rote, using the musical form, call and response. There are at least six music lessons in this unit but depending on the age and ability of your pupils, you may choose to deliver them in smaller chunks. Or save money and buy the bundle!
Spring and Summer-Themed Music Activities
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Spring and Summer-Themed Music Activities

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Spring and Summer-Themed Music Activities Eight Activities Based Around Plants, Flowers and Growing Reception and Key Stage 1 No musical background needed! These creative, fun, practical activities will get your pupils excited about music! Simple to organise and extremely effective, these spring and summer-themed musical activities will support your children in developing their general knowledge and understanding around plants, flowers and growing. Pupils will have opportunities to; • Be creative • Develop their teamworking skills • Develop their knowledge around plants, flowers and growing • Improvise • Follow simple instructions • Listen and respond to a variety of musical sounds • Perform individually, in pairs and in larger groups • Recognise a range of percussion instruments This pack includes; • Clear and concise activity plans with learning objectives • Step-by-step instructions • Sets of questions, in each activity for your support • A printable set of colourful flower pictures • Colourful theme-related pictures presented through PowerPoint • A list of suggested theme-related pieces of music you may choose to listen to with your pupils Perfect for; • Lesson starters • Brain breaks • Lesson finishers •Supply work A small range of percussion instruments is required for some of the activities, but these are not prescriptive; tambourines and/or rain sticks and/or bells, tambours, woodblock and beater and/or claves and/or castanets, drums. Simply use what you have! If you enjoyed Spring and Summer-Themed Music Activities why not take a look at these units for Reception and Key Stage 1 pupils. Controlling Sounds Using Percussion Instruments Comprising of six, easy-to-follow, practical music lessons based around exploring and creating sounds through play and responding to simple musical directions. Minimal resources required; a range of percussion instruments; simply use what you have. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/controlling-sounds-using-percussion-instruments-reception-and-key-stage-1-12848223 Identifying Percussion Instruments by Sound & Sight Comprising of five, easy-to-follow, fun music lessons based around percussion instruments. Pupils learn to recognise a range of 12 percussion instruments by sight and sound. Castanets, Chime bar, Cymbal(s), Guiro, Maracas, Triangle, Bell, Cabasa, Claves, Drum, Tambourine and Woodblock. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/identifying-percussion-instruments-by-sound-and-sight-reception-and-key-stage-1-11256968
Preparing to Sing - Tongue Twisters - Key Stages 1 and 2
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Preparing to Sing - Tongue Twisters - Key Stages 1 and 2

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Preparing to Sing Tongue Twisters Suitable for pupils in Key Stages 1 and 2. The aim of these fun-filled activities is to develop children’s listening skills and improve alliteration, pronunciation, diction and vocal technique. Pupils learn why it is important to warm-up voices and one technique for doing so. It can be delivered to one pupil or as many as you have. This resource will support your delivery of the National Curriculum for Music. The musical activities in this pack focus on Listening and preparing to sing, (National Curriculum for Music 2013). In addition the activities aid the development of a range of wider skills including focus and performance. You do not have to have a musical background to deliver this. This resource is in two parts. Part one lists tips for beginners and part two has forty different examples of tongue twisters. The pack includes a colourful power point slide for each tongue twister. If you enjoyed this resource go check out my shop for more music activities from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab
Orchestral Instruments Word Searches - Upper Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3
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Orchestral Instruments Word Searches - Upper Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3

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Orchestral Instruments Word searches Suitable for Upper Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 students. A set of four word searches covering a range of instruments that belong within the four sections or families of the orchestra; String, Brass, Woodwind and Percussion. These fun activities reinforce the names of a number of instruments and the families or orchestral sections they belong to. Words are placed forwards, backwards, up, down and diagonally. An answer sheet for each word search is included. Great for starter activities, early or fast finishers, homework, and supply work. Product has been set out so you can print back-to-back in order to save trees and printing budgets! These resources will support your delivery of the National Curriculum for Music. If you enjoyed this resource go check out my shop for more music lessons from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab
Composers Quiz and Word Search - Key Stage 4
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Composers Quiz and Word Search - Key Stage 4

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Composers Quiz and Word Search Suitable for Key Stage 4 students. How secure are your GCSE students with their knowledge of composers? These activities reinforce the names of a range of composers, the countries they come from and the musical periods they belong to. This resource is in two parts. Part one requires students find the composers hidden in the word search and link him to his country also hidden in the word search. Words are placed forwards, backwards, up, down and diagonally. Part two asks them to place each composer into their correct music period(s); educational and fun! It will support your delivery of the GCSE Music syllabus. Great for a lesson, a homework task or as supply work. Product has been set out so you can print back-to-back in order to save trees and printing budgets! This pack includes; • A composer and their country word search and quiz • A composer and their musical period(s) quiz • All answer keys If you enjoyed this resource go check out my shop for more music lessons from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab Terms of Use These resources are solely for use in school. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially.
Musical Instruments  - Quiz & Word Search - Key Stage 4
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Musical Instruments - Quiz & Word Search - Key Stage 4

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Musical Instruments Quiz and Word Search Suitable for Key Stage 4 students. How secure are your GCSE students with their knowledge of instruments and instrumental families? These activities reinforce the names of a range of instruments and the families/sections they belong to. This resource is in two parts. Part one requires students to answer 28 musical questions. Part two asks them to find their answers hidden in the word search; educational and fun! Words are placed forwards, backwards, up, down and diagonally. The accompanying 82-slide PowerPoint presentation is organized in order to work through the questions, answers and word search answers together, as part of your lesson. It will support your delivery of the GCSE Music syllabus. Great for a lesson, a homework task or as supply work. Product has been set out so you can print back-to-back in order to save trees and printing budgets! This pack includes; • a set of 28 questions • an answer worksheet and an answer sheet for teachers • a word search and a completed word search for teachers • a power-point presentation with questions, answers and word search answers If you enjoyed this resource go check out my shop for more music lessons from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab Terms of Use These resources are solely for use in school. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially.
African Percussion Performance Piece - Jambo! (Hello) - Key Stage 2
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African Percussion Performance Piece - Jambo! (Hello) - Key Stage 2

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Jambo! (Hello) African Percussion Performance Piece Suitable for pupils in Key Stage 2. Jambo! is Swahili for hello. Learn how to perform an original, dramatic, exciting African-style piece called Jambo!, using one voice and a small range of untuned percussion instruments; Drums, Woodblocks, Tambourines, Body Percussion and Maracas. Pupils also learn about African music, the percussion family of instruments, body percussion and the musical terms tempo and graphic notation. Easy to put together and extremely effective, Jambo! can be completed in two or three lessons. It can be delivered to a small group of six pupils, or as many as you have. This resource will support your delivery of the National Curriculum for Music. The musical activities in this pack focus on Listening and Playing (National Curriculum for Music 2013). In addition it will aid the development of a range of wider skills including focus, team-work, and confidence. You do not have to have a musical background to deliver this. This resource includes; • Detailed, easy to follow, step by step instructions • Extension ideas • Colourful graphic score • A complete printable score • A complete score presented through PowerPoint. If you enjoyed this resource go check out my shop for more music lessons and performance pieces from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab
Instruments and their Families Quizzes - Key Stages 3 and 4
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Instruments and their Families Quizzes - Key Stages 3 and 4

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Music Theory **Musical Instruments and their Families ** Quiz 1 and Quiz 2 Key Stages 3 and 4 How secure are your students with their knowledge of musical instruments and families? Do they know what a pan flute looks like? Do they know what family of instruments it belongs to? Each of these fun but challenging picture quizzes, presented through PowerPoint, shows 30 instruments. Students are required to specifically identify the instrument and the family that it belongs to. All answers are included. Great for assessment, reviews, supply work, starter and finisher tasks. No student movement required. You do not have to have a musical background to deliver this. The musical activities in this pack will support your delivery of the National Curriculum for Music. This resource includes; • Two quizzes each with 30 questions presented through PowerPoint • Two sets of answers presented through PowerPoint • A worksheet for students to complete • An answer sheet for teachers saved in word format so you can easily add or change instruments to suit your students. Quiz 1 - Instrument List Tambourine, Trumpet, Bassoon, Double Bass, Harp, Flute, Tuba, Xylophone, Violin, Clarinet, Saxophone, Snare Drum, Acoustic Guitar, Oboe, Cello, Maracas, Banjo, Recorder, Lute, French Horn. Bagpipes, Trombone, Cymbals, Pan Flute, Piano, Electric Guitar, Bongo Drums, Gong, Ukulele, Didgeridoo. Quiz 2 - Instrument List Glockenspiel, Bassoon, Metal chimes, Agogo, Drum Kit, Timpani, Accordion, Castanets, Bugle, Cabasa, Kantele, Piccolo, Grand Piano, Table, Violin, Alpine Horn, Harmonica, Electric Drum Kit, Cello, Singing Bowl, Bells, Rain Stick, Flute, Mandolin, Gamelan, Ocarina, Trombone, Saxophone, Bass Guitar, Kazoo. If you enjoyed this resource go check out my shop for more music lessons from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab Terms of Use These resources are solely for use in school. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially.
Percussion Performance Piece-Garden of Shadows - Upper Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3
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Percussion Performance Piece-Garden of Shadows - Upper Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3

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Garden of Shadows Percussion Performance Piece Suitable for Upper Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 pupils. Learn how to perform an original enchanting, mysterious piece called Garden of Shadows, using only triangles and glockenspiels. Pupils also learn about the percussion family of instruments, tuned and untuned instruments and a range of musical terms and signs. Simple to put together and extremely effective, Garden of Shadows can be completed in three or four lessons. It can be delivered to a group of four pupils, or as many as you have. This resource will support your delivery of the National Curriculum for Music. The musical activities in this pack focus on Listening and Playing (National Curriculum for Music 2013). In addition pupils will develop a range of wider skills including focus, co-ordination, team-work, and confidence. You do not have to have a musical background to deliver this. This resource includes; • Detailed step-by step instructions • Extension ideas • A musical terms and signs glossary • Colourful graphic score • A printable graphic and lettered score • A printable traditional music score • An MP3 file recording of the piece, for your support. If you enjoyed this resource go check out my shop for more music lessons and performance pieces from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab
African Percussion Performance Piece - Dhoruba (Storm) - Key Stage 2
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African Percussion Performance Piece - Dhoruba (Storm) - Key Stage 2

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**Dhoruba ** (Storm) African Percussion Performance Piece Suitable for pupils in Key Stage 2. Dhoruba is African for storm. Learn how to perform an original, dramatic, exciting African-style piece called Dhoruba, using a small range of untuned percussion instruments; Cymbals, Drums, Maracas, Tambourines, Woodblocks and/or Claves. Pupils also learn about African music, the percussion family of instruments and the musical terms tempo and graphic notation. Easy to put together and extremely effective, Dhoruba can be completed in two or three lessons. It can be delivered to a small group of six pupils or as many as you have. This resource will support your delivery of the National Curriculum for Music. The musical activities in this pack focus on Listening and Playing (National Curriculum for Music 2013). In addition it will aid the development of a range of wider skills including focus, team-work and confidence. You do not have to have a musical background to deliver this. This resource includes; • Detailed, easy to follow, step by step instructions • Extension ideas • Colourful graphic score • A complete printable music score • A music score presented through PowerPoint. If you enjoyed this resource go check out my shop for more music lessons and performance pieces from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab
The Piano-Exploring & Experimenting-  Key Stage 1 and Lower Key Stage 2
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The Piano-Exploring & Experimenting- Key Stage 1 and Lower Key Stage 2

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The Piano – Exploring and Experimenting 4 Music Lessons Key Stage 1 and Lower Key Stage 2 You do not have to have a musical background to deliver this unit. The piano can be a great teaching tool. Even if you can’t play it, there are numerous lessons to be learned from this amazing, underrated instrument. So go find this abandoned piece of furniture, get out your polish and duster and let’s learn! In this fun practical-based unit, pupils learn; • How a piano works • That the piano can make lots of different sounds • How a piano is dismantled • What the inside of a piano looks like • The names of parts of the inside of a piano This unit includes; • Clear and concise detailed lesson plans • A range of practical exercises • Numerous hints, tips and advice • A question-and-answer plenary presented as a 30-slide PowerPoint quiz with answers • Suggestions for further learning If you enjoyed this resource, go check out my shop for more music lessons from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab Terms of use - These resources are solely for use in school or with home-schooling. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially.
Native American Performance Pieces - Key Stage 2
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Native American Performance Pieces - Key Stage 2

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Two Native American Performance Pieces Tatanka – (Buffalo) and Wimaheliyaye – (Sunset) Key Stage 2 Two very different pieces; simple to put together and extremely effective, each original composition can be completed in two or three lessons. Tatanka Instruments - Drums and/or Tambours, Guiros, Maracas, Woodblocks and/or Claves Musicians - 5 or 5 groups Tatanka is Native American for Buffalo. Teach you pupils to perform an original, powerful, five-part, Native American-style composition using a small range of untuned percussion instruments and voices. Wimaheliyaye Instruments - Flute or an electric keyboard using the ‘Flute voice’ Musicians - 1 or 1 group Wimaheliyaye, is a Lakota word that means Sunset. Teach your pupils to perform an original, haunting Native American-style composition using an electric keyboard. Pupils learn a little history of Native American music, about the percussion family of instruments, graphic and lettered notation and a range of musical terms and signs. This resource will support your delivery of the National Curriculum for Music. The musical activities in this pack focus on Listening and Playing (National Curriculum for Music 2013) however the activities aid the development of a range of wider skills including focus, team-work, and performance. This pack includes; • Detailed step-by-step instructions • Information about percussion instruments and how to play them • A musical terms and signs glossary • Printable graphic, lettered and traditional music scores • Graphic, lettered and traditional music scores presented through PowerPoint • An MP3 file recording of Wimaheliyaye, for your support. • Extension ideas. If you enjoyed this resource go check out my shop for more music lessons and performance pieces from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab Terms of Use - These resources are solely for use in school. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially.
Music Manuscript Paper - Key Stages 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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Music Manuscript Paper - Key Stages 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

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Music Manuscript Paper Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 5 Print and Go! This pack contains a wide selection of music manuscript paper. Includes larger staffs for younger students and staffs for more detailed/advanced work. Perfect for; • Aural exercises • Composition • Music exercises • Music theory • Notation • Scribing • Song writing 20 formats including; (per A4 page) • 3 very large staves • 3 large staves with treble clefs • 3 large staves with bass clefs • 3 sets of treble and bass clefs • 4 sets of treble and bass clefs with bar lines • 5 large staves with treble clefs • 5 sets of treble and bass clefs • 6 large staves with bass clefs • 6 large staves • 6 sets of 2-staves • 7 large staves • 8 staves with alto clefs • 8 staves with bar lines • 9 staves with treble clefs • 10 staves with bar lines • 10 staves with bass clef and bar lines • 10 staves with bass clefs • 10 staves with treble clefs and bar lines • 10 staves • 12 staves Go check out my shop for a wide range of music lessons and activities from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab As a practising music teacher, I’d love to hear how much you and your students enjoyed this product. It’s also a great help for other teachers! These resources are solely for use in school. Purchasing this item grants you a Single User Licence for use by a single teacher. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially. Copyright © Newtonlab 2022. All rights reserved.
Sound and Silence -Graphic Score - Upper Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3
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Sound and Silence -Graphic Score - Upper Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3

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Sound and Silence – Graphic Score One Unit of Four Music Lessons . Suitable for Upper Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 students. Can we hear silence? Is there such a thing as silence? What is the difference between sound and silence? What’s the difference between listening and hearing? This unit asks students to consider and discuss these questions. Over four lessons they are given a variety of opportunities to listen to and record the sounds they hear using graphic score. You do not have to have a musical background to deliver it. It can be delivered to a small group of pupils, or as many as you have. This resource will support your delivery of the National Curriculum for Music. The musical activities in this resource focus on Listening (National Curriculum for Music 2013). In addition the activities aid the development of a range of wider skills including focus, reasoning, discussion and presentation. This pack includes four, progressive, detailed, easy to follow, fun music lessons, a printable worksheet, an example of a completed graphic score and a selection of extension ideas. If you enjoyed this resource, go check out my shop for more music lessons from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab
Pulse, Rhythm, Listen & Repeat Unit - Key Stage 1 and Lower Key Stage 2
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Pulse, Rhythm, Listen & Repeat Unit - Key Stage 1 and Lower Key Stage 2

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Pulse, Rhythm, Listen and Repeat 1 Unit of 6 Music Lessons Key Stage 1 and Lower Key Stage 2 You do not have to have a musical background to deliver this unit. In this unit, pupils partake in a range of fun, rhythmic activities which focus on developing listening and responding skills. It can be delivered to a small group of pupils, or as many as you have. It requires a small selection of percussion instruments a metronome and/or an online metronome. The resources are not prescriptive; simply use the percussion instruments that you have. In this practical-based unit, pupils will develop; • Confidence • Creativity • Improvising and composing skills • Instrumental knowledge • Listening and responding skills • Musical terms knowledge • Performance skills • Teamwork skills This unit includes; • Clear and concise detailed lesson plans • Step-by-step instructions • Numerous hints, tips and advice • Suggestions for further learning If you enjoyed this resource, go check out my shop for more lots more music lessons from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab Terms of Use - These resources are solely for use in school. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially.
Careers in Music Poster Set - Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
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Careers in Music Poster Set - Key Stages 3, 4 and 5

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**Careers in Music Poster Set ** Poster/Display Set with matching PowerPoint Slides Key Stages 3 to 5 Print and Go! Support your school’s careers provision and put ‘Careers in Music’ under the spotlight. Get the dialogue started with this age-appropriate set of posters and matching PowerPoint slides. This colourful pack will act as a reference point for a wide range of music-related careers for your students to consider and explore. A must-have pack for music teachers and careers teachers! Each A4 poster includes a job title and a brief job description. Jobs include; Accompanist, A&R coordinator, Audio Programmer, Backing Singer, Booking Agent, Composer, Concert Promoter, Conductor, DJ, Instrument Technician, Instrumental Tutor, Jingle Writer, Lyricist, Mastering Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Music Agent, Music Archivist, Music Blogger, Music Journalist, Music Producer, Music Publicist, Music Teacher, Music Therapist, Musician, Piano Tuner, Roadie, Session Musician, Sound Technician, Talent Agent, Theatre Stage Manager, Tour Manager, Vocal Coach. There is also a title poster ‘Careers in Music’. Perfect for; • Initiating class discussions • Careers education, information, advice and guidance • Displays This resource includes; • A set of 32 colourful, printable music-related career posters, each including job title and brief job description, (PDF) • A matching set of 32 colourful, music-related careers, presented through PowerPoint If you enjoyed this resource, go check out my shop for a wide range of music lessons, music theory and music activities from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab As a practising music teacher, I love to hear how much you and your students enjoyed this product. It’s also a great help for other teachers! These resources are solely for use in school. Purchasing this item grants you a Single User Licence for use by a single teacher. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially. Copyright © Newtonlab 2021. All rights reserved.
Sound Effects to 'A Scary Story' -  Key Stages 1 and 2
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Sound Effects to 'A Scary Story' - Key Stages 1 and 2

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Sound Effects to ‘A Scary Story’ 1 Unit of 5 Music Lessons Key Stages 1 and 2 No Musical Background Needed! Comprising of five fun and engaging music lessons, pupils present a performance of ‘A Scary Story’ by creating a series of sound effects using body percussion, a selection of percussion instruments and a range of everyday objects. Timing is of the essence. ‘A Scary Story’ requires concentration, the ability to listen to others and respond appropriately at the correct time. It can be delivered to a small or large group of pupils. Pupils will develop their; • Ability to present personal views • Creativity • Improvisation skills • Listening and responding skills • Performance skills • Teamwork skills This unit includes; • Clear and concise, detailed lesson plans • Step-by-step instructions • Numerous examples • Advice, hints and tips • Suggestions for further learning • A printable copy of ‘A Scary Story’ • A copy of ‘A Scary Story’ presented through PowerPoint What teachers are saying *Kids were very engaged! *This was a great resource to provide an introduction to sound effects for my 5th graders. My other option was an exploration of freesound.org, but that rabbit hole would have been too much. Thank you for making this! *Extremely satisfied If you enjoyed this resource, go check out my shop for a wide range of music lessons, music theory and music activities from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab As a practising music teacher, I love to hear how much you and your students enjoyed this product. It’s also a great help for other teachers. These resources are solely for use in school. Purchasing this item grants you a Single User Licence for use by a single teacher. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially. Copyright © Newtonlab 2020. All rights reserved.
Identifying Percussion Instruments by Sound and Sight - Reception and Key Stage 1
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Identifying Percussion Instruments by Sound and Sight - Reception and Key Stage 1

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Identifying Percussion Instruments by Sound and Sight One Unit of Five Music Lessons Reception and Key Stage 1 You do not have to have a musical background to deliver this unit. Comprising of five, easy-to-follow, fun music lessons based around percussion instruments. Pupils learn to recognise a range of 12 percussion instruments by sight and sound. Castanets, Chime bar, Cymbal(s), Guiro, Maracas, Triangle, Bell, Cabasa, Claves, Drum, Tambourine and Woodblock. The instruments are not prescriptive, simply use whatever percussion instruments you have and follow the lessons plans. This unit can be delivered to a large or small groups of pupils. Pupils will develop; • Creativity • Improvisation skills • Instrumental knowledge • Listening and responding skills • Memory recall • Performance skills • Teamwork skills This unit includes; • Clear and concise detailed lesson plans • Step-by-step instructions • Numerous examples to try • Sets of tried and tested questions for pupils with all answers • Examples of answers pupils have given • A set of printable instrument name labels • A set of instrument names presented through PowerPoint • An end of unit revision quiz presented through PowerPoint with answers • Suggestions for further learning What teachers are saying; Brilliant, thank you. Not confident teaching music and this pack was perfect. Easy to follow and pitched just right for my year 1 class. The only instrument I couldn’t find was a cabasa so replaced it with a rain-stick. Will be back for more. If you enjoyed Identifying Percussion Instruments By Sound and Sight, why not take a look at more musical units for Reception and Key Stage 1 pupils. Arctic-Themed Unit Simple to put together and extremely effective, children learn Arctic facts by rote, using the musical form, call and response. There are at least six music lessons in this unit but depending on the age and ability of your pupils, you may choose to deliver them in smaller chunks. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/arctic-themed-music-unit-reception-and-key-stage-1-12849516 Controlling Sounds Or save money and buy the bundle Reception and Key Stage 1 Music Bundle Three Units of Seventeen Music Lessons! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/reception-and-key-stage-1-music-bundle-3-units-of-17-lessons-12851731 go check out my shop for a wide range of music units, lessons and activities from Newtonlab. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab As a practising teacher, I love to hear how much you and your students enjoyed this product. It’s also a great help for other teachers. These resources are solely for use in school. Purchasing this item grants you a Single User Licence for use by a single teacher. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially. Copyright © Newtonlab 2023. All rights reserved.