March 21st marks World Down Syndrome Day - a chance to celebrate people with Trisomy 21 and their achievements. Over the years we have made films with Shabang’s Up CLub Drama group (featuring Ruben Reuter from CBBC’s The Dumping Ground and Channel 4 News ) to help raise awareness and shift perceptions. This resource gives you access to those films. They are short and sharp and excellent for whole school assemblies.

This beautiful lullaby is a wonderful calming song to help children relax and take a moment to focus on their well being. easy to sign in Makaton . Brilliant for the end of the day or the end of the session. The Activity Sheet has links to other Shabang lullabies and ideas on how to embellish the song. You can find Shabang songs on Amazon and Spotify Join our facebook and insta gram community Watch and listen on our YouTube channel We have loads more free educational resources on TES too - search for “Shabang” Here’s our Hello Song ;https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13399037 Get in touch via our website FREE! ENJOY! ( if you like us please write a kind review)

The Name Song - a wonderful catchy song of celebration - a chance to focus on individual children and celebrate their name. An activity to boost confidence and self esteem in children by giving them a moment in the limelight - a chance to shine, show off. An opportunity for children to celebrate each other . The Activity Sheet has ideas to illustrate the song which is a joy to sign in Makaton “The World is Round and the Sea is Blue…” You can find Shabang songs on Amazon and Spotify Join our facebook and insta gram community Watch and listen on our YouTube channel We have loads more free educational resources on TES too - search for “Shabang” Here’s our Hello Song ;https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13399037 Get in touch via our website FREE! ENJOY! ( if you like us please write a kind review)

Give Yourself A Pat on the Back ! A catchy , easy song to sing celebrating children’s achievements and once you’ve heard it a few times you will be able to sing it spontaneously at any time when congratulations are in order. Great for whole school assemblies too . Plus use as part of a regular Shabang session in both small and large groups. You can find Shabang songs on Amazon and Spotify Join our facebook and insta gram community Watch and listen on our YouTube channel We have loads more free resources on TES too here’s our Hello Song ;https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13399037 Get in touch via our website FREE! ENJOY!

We say Hello Like This! A very catchy song to open any session or morning Circle Time. A fun way to greet your class - a chance to include their names individually and to use a simple prop (a hanky) to enhance the experience. As a precursor to waving your hanky ( We say hello like this - waving to and fro - we say hello like this - waving high and low)) we have also included “Yes Please” - a signed song teaching the signs for yes and please - (would you like a hanky? Yes Please Yes please) Yes Please can also be used throughout the day and across the curriculum with its simple tune and easy Makaton signing. Use as part of a regular Shabang session in both small and large groups. The ideas sheet has links to the song on You Tube. You can find Shabang songs on Amazon and Spotify Join our facebook and insta gram community Watch and listen on our YouTube channel Get in touch via our website FREE!

Say Hello with Top Of the Mornin’ - easy to sign in Makaton- a catchy greeting song with ideas sheet to help you start you day with gusto! You can download the song plus there is a link to YouTube (on the activity sheet) will which take you a film , signed in Makaton .This song is good for Assemblies, Circle Time in the morning and serves as a great alternative to Shabang’s Hello Song and Howdi song (download Howdi! on this resource page too) You can find Shabang songs on Amazon and Spotify Join our facebook and insta gram community Watch and listen on our YouTube channel Get in touch via our website FREE!

The Diving Song is a multi sensory activity , exploring under the sea themes. The ideas sheet explains how to use the song in a classroom, circle time, movement or drama lesson. Its great for SEN groups of all ages plus Early Years and Key Stage1. The song gives space for individual children’s names to be sung - it teaches turn taking as everyone had a chance to dive under the ocean and look for treasure. The song can be utilised in many areas of the curriculum as the content of your treasure chest can be themed according to your topic. You can find Shabang songs on Amazon and Spotify Join our facebook and insta gram community Watch and listen on our YouTube channel Get in touch via our website FREE!

Learn about feelings in this cosmic song about the moon. What mood will the moon be in tonight? A gentle and calming song - great for wind down and relaxing. An Ideas sheet shows you how to make simple moon mood faces plus other arty ideas. Use as part of a regular Shabang session in both small and large groups. The ideas sheet has links to the song on You Tube. You can find Shabang songs on Amazon and Spotify Join our facebook and insta gram community Watch and listen on our YouTube channel Get in touch via our website FREE!

Star Gazers is a fantastic catchy song - ideal for Makaton signing to complement a space themed project or drama session. Create your own cosmic handshake/greeting/ action to go with the “Hi YA” chorus . The accompanying ideas sheet is crammed full of ideas all star related . Use as part of a regular Shabang session in both small and large groups. The ideas sheet has links to the song on You Tube. You can find Shabang songs on Amazon and Spotify Join our facebook and insta gram community Watch and listen on our YouTube channel Get in touch via our website FREE!

SHIMMY & SHAKE & ROLL! an original and very catchy Rock n Roll song to get you moving . Great dance moves - excellent for a warm up or to help coordination.Great for SEN and Early Years. The song comes with an Ideas Sheet so you can get the most from the music! The ideas sheet has links to the song on You Tube. You can find Shabang songs on Amazon and Spotify Join our facebook and insta gram community Watch and listen on our YouTube channel Get in touch via our website FREE!

A rock n roll style song - encouraging movement and early language skills .Great for SEN and Early Years. A multi sensory song - excellent for all ages and abilities.Simple bubble blowers or a bubble machine will help this song come to life as the children move to pop the bubbles. The song also helps children learn the names of different parts of the body. The accompanying ideas sheet is crammed full of ideas all bubble related . Use as part of a regular Shabang session in both small and large groups. The ideas sheet has links to the song on You Tube. You can find Shabang songs on Amazon and Spotify Join our facebook and insta gram community Watch and listen on our YouTube channel Get in touch via our website FREE!

A catchy anthemic song- great for whole school singing. “Look at The Stars” Could be used in assemblies or school performances .It has an extremely positive lyric exclaiming "we’re all shooting stars ! ". There is an accompanying worksheet full of ideas to go with the starry theme - galaxies and the universe. Use as part of a regular Shabang session in both small and large groups. There are also films on Youtube with children enacting the song and Makaton signing - links in the worksheet. This song could also be used in a drama session eg children start asleep in bed and then wake slowly , go to the window and look to the sky, spot a shooting star! Excellent song for Makaton signing The ideas sheet has links to the song on You Tube. You can find Shabang songs on Amazon and Spotify Join our facebook and insta gram community Watch and listen on our YouTube channel Get in touch via our website FREE!

A catchy song encourages children to blow - which is not alway easy for some children. Great for early speech and language skills - getting the face muscles ready for talking. Use as part of a regular Shabang session in both small and large groups. The ideas sheet has links to the song on You Tube. You can find Shabang songs on Amazon and Spotify Join our facebook and insta gram community Watch and listen on our YouTube channel Get in touch via our website FREE!

A catchy song to encourage the eating of fruit - suitable for all ages. The song names losts of fruit to sign in Makaton. The PDF has a link to the audio plus you can watch our theatrical characters Mimi and Flo-Bo sign the song in Makaton via a link to You tube. The worksheet is full of ideas to use in the classroom. Enjoy! There are lots of Shabang resources you can access on YouTube for free. The ideas sheet has links to The Fruit Song on You Tube. You can find Shabang songs on Amazon and Spotify Join our facebook and insta gram community Watch and listen on our YouTube channel Get in touch via our website FREE! please give us a nice review! Thank you x

A fun song about having your photograph taken - Encourages children to pose, dress up , be the centre of attention - celebrates each individual in a fun up beat way. a catchy tune which is easy to sign in Makaton. The ideas sheet has links to the song on You Tube. You can find Shabang songs on Amazon and Spotify Join our facebook and insta gram community Watch and listen on our YouTube channel Get in touch via our website FREE!

A great way to start your learning session with an upbeat song - suitable for all ages. The PDF has a link to the audio plus you can watch our theatrical characters Barnacle Bill and Barmy Bess sign the song in Makaton via a link to You tube. The worksheet is full of ideas to use in the classroom. Enjoy! There are lots of Shabang resources you can access on YouTube for free. The ideas sheet has links to the Star Steppin’ on You Tube. You can find Shabang songs on Amazon and Spotify Join our facebook and insta gram community Watch and listen on our YouTube channel Get in touch via our website FREE! If you like our resource please give us a nice review! Thank you x

Oh No! It’s Rain Again - a catchy tune with easy to sign lyrics , plus a worksheet with loads of ideas for a classroom setting, including multi sensory ideas for weather projects. Great for all abilities and age ranges . This song can be used in drama sessions as well as teaching about the weather and having fun with it. The song is perfect for signing in Makaton. You can find Shabang songs on Amazon and Spotify Join our facebook and insta gram community Watch and listen on our YouTube channel Get in touch via our website FREE!

An energetic original song to get children moving. A favourite amongst Shabangers everywhere . Using Neurological development techniques the actions for this song will help wake your brains up ready for learning! Use midline cross crawl movements in the chorus as you bang on your chest like a monkey - the verses are self explanatory “drumming on our legs” - homo lateral movements, “climbing the trees” - homo lateral - 'rubbing on our ears" - increase blood flow to the brain etc .Excellent song for Makaton signing The ideas sheet has links to the song on You Tube. Use as part of a regular Shabang session in both small and large groups. You can find Shabang songs on Amazon and Spotify Join our facebook and insta gram community Watch and listen on our YouTube channel Get in touch via our website FREE!

A song for Home Time . Watch or sing along to our Home Sweet Home song from Mimi and Flo Bo. Great to calm day at the end of the day and transition into home time. Use as part of a regular Shabang session in both small and large groups. The perfect way to end the day - a song that’s easy to sign in Makaton . You can also watch a film of the song on Youtube" "Grandpa in my Pocket " Channel. You can find Shabang songs on Amazon and Spotify Join our facebook and insta gram community Watch and listen on our YouTube channel Get in touch via our website FREE!

"They Came , they Saw , they Conkered “- more escapades from Dot & Bernard’s workshop. Join our two warm and friendly characters, Dot & Bernard for 30 minutes of original songs, signing, games , fun - all suitable for special education sessions and early years settings. Featured song " Star Steppin” - great for physical warm up - stretching and shaking! Click on the link in the ideas sheet and also access home book sheet . You can find Shabang songs on Amazon and Spotify Join our facebook and insta gram community Watch and listen on our YouTube channel Get in touch via our website FREE!

Join our two warm and friendly characters, Dot & Bernard for 30 minutes of original songs, Makaton signing, games , fun - all suitable for special education sessions and early years settings. Featured song = " Jump UP!"- great for drama sessions This is the seventh of many episodes - all free to watch and packed with ideas which can be followed up in the classroom . The links to the film plus the songs within it can be found in the Free Ideas Sheet plus there is a home book sheet so families can see what adventures the child has shared with Dot & Bernard. Join our facebook community @shabanghuddersfield Insta: @shabangonthegram Get in touch info@shabang.org.uk Watch and listen to loads of Shabang resources on You Tube FREE! This was filmed live and is available to watch on our You Tube channel