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Hello and Welcome to my shop! I have a mixture of resources based on my experiences. Mostly, you will find resources for the Primary-Curriculum which have been developed in accordance with my experience teaching Primary. Secondly, you will find music-related resources developed in accordance with my musical training (BA Music - Oxford University). Finally, you will find GCSE A-Level appropriate resources that I developed when I was a student. I hope you will find something of use to you. :)

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Hello and Welcome to my shop! I have a mixture of resources based on my experiences. Mostly, you will find resources for the Primary-Curriculum which have been developed in accordance with my experience teaching Primary. Secondly, you will find music-related resources developed in accordance with my musical training (BA Music - Oxford University). Finally, you will find GCSE A-Level appropriate resources that I developed when I was a student. I hope you will find something of use to you. :)
Musical Instruments and Instrumental Families - WHOLE UNIT WITH WORKSHEETS
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Musical Instruments and Instrumental Families - WHOLE UNIT WITH WORKSHEETS

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6 LESSON SERIES ON MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTAL FAMILIES - WHOLE UNIT OF WORK WITH WORKSHEETS INCLUDED The aim of this unit of work is to enable children to learn about music and musical instruments without the requirement of any specialist music teacher, prior musical knowledge, or practical music resources like instruments. Structure There are 6 lessons within this unit of work on the topic of musical instruments and instrumental families. Each lesson is titled as follows: Introduction to Musical Instruments and Instrumental Families The Woodwind Family The Brass Family The String Family The Percussion Family The Keyboard Family Lesson Content Each lesson is structured as a detailed presentation. Each presentation follows the same structure to allow for consistency throughout the unit. Introduction and Recap of Instrumental Families Introduction to the topic instrumental family - overview Key instruments within that instrumental family Comparing instruments within that family Activities In each lesson, up to 6 musical instruments from the instrumental family in question are covered in detail with an overarching focus on key features of that family. The aim for each lesson is for students to recognise and describe to a basic level features and instruments within that instrumental family. Activities Questions are asked throughout to help engage students’ attention and allow them to have an active part in their learning. Activities are also involved in the lesson to help students consolidate their knowledge. Activities include the following: mind map activity poster-making/ advertising activity written fact-file activity Creative design activity All activities are designed to cover the instrumental family in question, and incorporate cross-curricular learning with specific emphasis on numeracy and literacy skills. Inclusivity Colour is used throughout to aid memory. Colour coding is used throughout the unit to provide consistency with colour links across lessons. Animations and transitions are used throughout to engage attention but they are used subtly so as to not become overwhelming or overstimulating. For lower level learners, all lessons can be easily segmented into 2/3 lessons. Suggestions for differentiation included. Worksheets Every lesson comes with a worksheet pack. In each pack there are 6 different worksheets for you to choose from. Each worksheet is a different activity including: Wordsearch Unscramble True or False Quiz Cut and Stick Riddles Fact File writing Times table problems Each worksheet aims to consolidate knowledge on the instrumental family at hand whilst also drawing on cross-curricular skills especially numeracy and literacy. The range of worksheets means the packs are ideal for differentiation and allowing children choice in their learning. All worksheets come with a separate answer sheet where appropriate. They are presented in an appealing way with large, clear easy to read text, musical borders, and images.
The Keyboard Family Worksheet Pack
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The Keyboard Family Worksheet Pack

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A collection of 4 worksheets on keyboard instruments. Each worksheet aims to use and develop different skills and draw upon different curriculum areas including numeracy and literacy. Worksheets include: Times table activity Wordsearch Fact file writing Unscramble Answers are given for each worksheet where appropriate. Worksheets cover: different keyboard instruments, descriptions of those instruments, how they make their sound, history of the instruments. Purpose of the worksheets vary. Some worksheets, for example the fact file writing, would be ideally placed within a lesson whereas other worksheets would work best as a starter or plenary activity to frame the lesson. The worksheets would work well in conjunction with also available resource The Keyboard Family Lesson but they can also be used as stand alone resources or with other schemes.
The Percussion Family Worksheet Pack
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The Percussion Family Worksheet Pack

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A collection of 6 worksheets on percussion instruments. Each worksheet aims to use and develop different skills and draw upon different curriculum areas including numeracy and literacy. Worksheets include: Times table activity Wordsearch Cut and stick Fact file writing Unscramble True or false quiz Answers are given for each worksheet where appropriate. Worksheets cover: different percussion instruments, descriptions of those instruments, how they make their sound, history of the instruments. Purpose of the worksheets vary. Some worksheets, for example the fact file writing, would be ideally placed within a lesson whereas other worksheets would work best as a starter or plenary activity to frame the lesson. These worksheets would work best when used in conjunction with the also available resource The Percussion Family Lesson, however they may also be used as standalone resources or alongside other schemes of learning.
The String Family - Worksheet Pack
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The String Family - Worksheet Pack

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A collection of 6 worksheets on string instruments. Each worksheet aims to use and develop different skills and draw upon different curriculum areas including numeracy and literacy. Worksheets include: Times table activity Wordsearch Cut and stick Fact file writing Unscramble True or false quiz Answers are given for each worksheet where appropriate. Worksheets cover: different string instruments, descriptions of those instruments, how they make their sound, history of the instruments. Purpose of the worksheets vary. Some worksheets, for example the fact file writing, would be ideally placed within a lesson whereas other worksheets would work best as a starter or plenary activity to frame the lesson. These worksheets are best used in conjunction with the also available resource The String Family Lesson, however they will also work as a standalone resource or with other schemes of learning.
Musical Instruments and Instrumental Families - WHOLE UNIT
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Musical Instruments and Instrumental Families - WHOLE UNIT

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6 LESSON SERIES ON MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTAL FAMILIES - WHOLE UNIT OF WORK The aim of this unit of work is to enable children to learn about music and musical instruments without the requirement of any specialist music teacher, prior musical knowledge, or practical music resources like instruments. Structure There are 6 lessons within this unit of work on the topic of musical instruments and instrumental families. Each lesson is titled as follows: Introduction to Musical Instruments and Instrumental Families The Woodwind Family The Brass Family The String Family The Percussion Family The Keyboard Family Lesson Content Each lesson is structured as a detailed presentation. Each presentation follows the same structure to allow for consistency throughout the unit. Introduction and Recap of Instrumental Families Introduction to the topic instrumental family - overview Key instruments within that instrumental family Comparing instruments within that family Activities In each lesson, up to 6 musical instruments from the instrumental family in question are covered in detail with an overarching focus on key features of that family. The aim for each lesson is for students to recognise and describe to a basic level features and instruments within that instrumental family. Activities Questions are asked throughout to help engage students’ attention and allow them to have an active part in their learning. Activities are also involved in the lesson to help students consolidate their knowledge. Activities include the following: mind map activity poster-making/ advertising activity written fact-file activity Creative design activity All activities are designed to cover the instrumental family in question, and incorporate cross-curricular learning with specific emphasis on numeracy and literacy skills. Inclusivity Colour is used throughout to aid memory. Colour coding is used throughout the unit to provide consistency with colour links across lessons. Animations and transitions are used throughout to engage attention but they are used subtly so as to not become overwhelming or overstimulating. For lower level learners, all lessons can be easily segmented into 2/3 lessons. Suggestions for differentiation included.
Keyboard Family - Whole Lesson
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Keyboard Family - Whole Lesson

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**Lesson six in a series of six lessons on musical instruments and instrumental families. Lesson five covers The Keyboard Family This lesson forms part of a series designed to teach children about musical instruments and instrumental families without the need for music resources or specialist musical knowledge. The lessons are designed to be accessible to students from all musical backgrounds. Although the lesson does form part of a series, it can also be used a stand-alone lesson on keyboard instrument and does not need to be used in conjunction with other lessons in the series. This lesson pack contains a presentation and 4 worksheets. Presentation The presentation is best used to teach students about the keyboard family. The lesson presentation is structured as follows: overview of instrument families overview of the keyboard family - key instruments, common features etc. Deeper look at the piano Deeper look at the electric piano / keyboard Three activities The presentation finishes with three different activity suggestions to consolidate knowledge: a written task, and two creative tasks. The presentation includes questions and short activities throughout to allow students to take an active part in their learning. The presentation is long enough and detailed enough that it could be separated across two lessons for lower level learners. If this is the case, I would suggest splitting into two lessons, starting the second lesson with the deeper look at the electric piano / keyboard. Worksheets The lesson pack comes with 4 different worksheets, each a different activity as follows: wordsearch times table sheet unscramble activity fact file writing activity Worksheets come with answers where appropriate. All worksheets except the fact file writing worksheet would make excellent starter or plenary activities to frame the lesson. Where possible, worksheets have a cross-curricular emphasis and are designed to enhance literacy and numeracy skills as well as reinforcing the subject of keyboard instruments.
Keyboard Instruments Times table Problems
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Keyboard Instruments Times table Problems

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Worksheet combining music and times tables. Solve the times table problems to crack the code and spell out the names of keyboard instruments. Answers provided on a separate sheet. Great starter or plenary activity - allows for numeracy and literacy development across the curriculum. Worksheet presented in an appealing way with a musical border.
Keyboard Instruments Fact File Writing Frames
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Keyboard Instruments Fact File Writing Frames

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A collection of 2 fact file writing frames for different keyboard instruments - piano and electric piano. Writing frames include 6 prompter questions with lines underneath to help students structure and focus their fact file. There is space to provide an image. Prompter questions focus around key features of the instruments and their sound, history of the instruments, description of the instruments, then finish with more reflective questions, encouraging children to think creatively and form opinions. This resource is a great example of cross-curricular working, allowing students to develop knowledge on a specific topic whilst furthering their literacy skills in a proactive fashion. It combines student’s critical thinking with creative thinking and knowledge-based learning.
Keyboard Instruments Word Unscramble Activity
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Keyboard Instruments Word Unscramble Activity

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Unscramble activity involving the names of different keyboard instruments and key words associated with the keyboard family of instruments. Great activity for learning key words and their spellings. Great starter or plenary activity.
Keyboard Instruments Wordsearch
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Keyboard Instruments Wordsearch

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A wordsearch on keyboard instruments and key features of keyboard instruments. Wordsearch involves 11 different words. Answers provided on a separate sheet. Great plenary or starter activity. Great for learning key words and their spellings. Presented in an appealing way with a musical border and some images.
The Keyboard Family - Musical Instruments and Instrumental Families
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The Keyboard Family - Musical Instruments and Instrumental Families

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**Lesson six in a 6-part unit of work on musical instruments and instrumental families. ** This lesson covers the keyboard family. HOWEVER This lesson can work as a stand-alone teaching resource for introducing students to keyboard instruments and does not need to be used in conjunction with other lessons in the lesson series The aim of this unit of work is to enable children to learn about music and musical instruments without the requirement of any specialist music teacher, prior musical knowledge, or practical music resources like instruments. This lesson covers the keyboard family. The following topic areas are covered in the lesson: recap of instrumental families, introduction to keyboard family and keyboard instruments, walk-through of individual keyboard instruments, activities. The piano and electric piano are discussed in this lesson. The lesson is structured as a detailed presentation. Questions are asked throughout to help engage students’ attention and allow them to have an active part in their learning. Activities are also involved in the lesson to help students consolidate their knowledge. Activities include the following: mind map activity poster-making/ advertising activity written fact-file activity creative design activity The presentation has 30 slides. For lower level students, it may be necessary to divide the lesson into 2 halves. If this is desirable, I would recommend ending the first lesson at the point where the electric piano walk through begins. Colour is used throughout to aid memory. Animations and transitions are used throughout to engage attention but they are used subtly so as to not become overwhelming or overstimulating.
The Percussion Family - Whole Lesson
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The Percussion Family - Whole Lesson

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**Lesson five in a series of six lessons on musical instruments and instrumental families. Lesson five covers The Percussion Family This lesson forms part of a series designed to teach children about musical instruments and instrumental families without the need for music resources or specialist musical knowledge. The lessons are designed to be accessible to students from all musical backgrounds. Although the lesson does form part of a series, it can also be used a stand-alone lesson on percussion instrument and does not need to be used in conjunction with other lessons in the series. This lesson pack contains a presentation and 6 worksheets. Presentation The presentation is best used to teach students about the percussion family. The lesson presentation is structured as follows: overview of instrument families overview of the percussion family - key instruments, common features etc. Deeper look at the drum Deeper look at the cymbal Deeper look at the drum kit Deeper look at the timpani Deeper look at the glockenspiel and xylophone Deeper look at shakers Three activities The presentation finishes with three different activity suggestions to consolidate knowledge. The presentation includes questions and short activities throughout to allow students to take an active part in their learning. The presentation is long enough and detailed enough that it could be separated across two lessons for lower level learners. If this is the case, I would suggest splitting into two lessons, starting the second lesson with the deeper look at different percussion instruments. Worksheets The lesson pack comes with 6 different worksheets, each a different activity as follows: cut and stick wordsearch times table sheet unscramble activity fact file writing activity true or false quiz Worksheets come with answers where appropriate. All worksheets except the fact file writing worksheet would make excellent starter or plenary activities to frame the lesson. Where possible, worksheets have a cross-curricular emphasis and are designed to enhance literacy and numeracy skills as well as reinforcing the subject of percussion instruments.
Percussion Instruments Fact File Writing Frames
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Percussion Instruments Fact File Writing Frames

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A collection of 7 fact file writing frames for different percussion instruments - drum, cymbal, drum kit, timpani, xylophone, glockenspiel, shakers. Writing frames include 6 prompter questions with lines underneath to help students structure and focus their fact file. There is space to provide an image. Prompter questions focus around key features of the instruments and their sound, history of the instruments, description of the instruments, then finish with more reflective questions, encouraging children to think creatively and form opinions. This resource is a great example of cross-curricular working, allowing students to develop knowledge on a specific topic whilst furthering their literacy skills in a proactive fashion. It combines student’s critical thinking with creative thinking and knowledge-based learning.
True or False Quiz - Percussion Instruments
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True or False Quiz - Percussion Instruments

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True or false quiz about percussion instruments. Questions cover instrument names, key features of percussion instruments and how they make a sound, and percussion instrument history as well as key facts about material and structure. Answers provided on a separate sheet. Great plenary activity to assess student learning. Great cross-curricular activity of developing literacy skills in other subjects.
Percussion Instruments Times Table Activity
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Percussion Instruments Times Table Activity

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Worksheet combining music and times tables. Solve the times table problems to crack the code and spell out the names of percussion instruments. 2 worksheets provided. Answers provided on a separate sheet. Great starter or plenary activity - allows for numeracy and literacy development across the curriculum. Worksheet presented in an appealing way with a musical border.
Percussion Instruments Wordsearch
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Percussion Instruments Wordsearch

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A wordsearch on percussion instruments and key features of percussion instruments. Wordsearch involves 12 different words. Answers provided on a separate sheet. Great plenary or starter activity. Great for learning key words and their spellings. Presented in an appealing way with a musical border and some images.
The Percussion Family - Musical Instruments
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The Percussion Family - Musical Instruments

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**Lesson five in a 6-part unit of work on musical instruments and instrumental families. ** This lesson covers the percussion family. HOWEVER This lesson can work as a stand-alone teaching resource for introducing students to percussion instruments and does not need to be used in conjunction with other lessons in the lesson series The aim of this unit of work is to enable children to learn about music and musical instruments without the requirement of any specialist music teacher, prior musical knowledge, or practical music resources like instruments. This lesson covers the percussion family. The following topic areas are covered in the lesson: recap of instrumental families, introduction to percussion family and percussion instruments, walk-through of individual percussion instruments, activities. The drum, cymbal, drum kit, timpani, xylophone, glockenspiel, and shakers are discussed in this lesson. The lesson is structured as a detailed presentation. Questions are asked throughout to help engage students’ attention and allow them to have an active part in their learning. Activities are also involved in the lesson to help students consolidate their knowledge. Activities include the following: mind map activity poster-making/ advertising activity written fact-file activity creative design activity The presentation has 40 slides. . Colour is used throughout to aid memory. Animations and transitions are used throughout to engage attention but they are used subtly so as to not become overwhelming or overstimulating.
The String Family - Whole Lesson
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The String Family - Whole Lesson

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**Lesson four in a series of six lessons on musical instruments and instrumental families. Lesson four is on The String Family This lesson forms part of a series designed to teach children about musical instruments and instrumental families without the need for music resources or specialist musical knowledge. The lessons are designed to be accessible to students from all musical backgrounds. Although the lesson does form part of a series, it can also be used a stand-alone lesson on string instrument and does not need to be used in conjunction with other lessons in the series. This lesson pack contains a presentation and 6 worksheets. Presentation The presentation is best used to teach students about the string family. The lesson presentation is structured as follows: overview of instrument families overview of the string family - key instruments, common features etc. Deeper look at the violin, viola, cello, and double bass Deeper look at the acoustic and electric guitar Deeper look at the harp Comparison of string instruments Three activities The presentation finishes with three different activity suggestions to consolidate knowledge. The presentation includes questions and short activities throughout to allow students to take an active part in their learning. The presentation is long enough and detailed enough that it could be separated across two lessons for lower ability learners. If this is the case, I would suggest splitting into two lessons, starting the second lesson with the comparisons between instruments. Worksheets The lesson pack comes with 6 different worksheets, each a different activity as follows: cut and stick wordsearch times table sheet unscramble activity fact file writing activity true or false quiz Worksheets come with answers where appropriate. All worksheets except the fact file writing worksheet would make excellent starter or plenary activities to frame the lesson.