10 Choir Warm-Ups for Non-Specialist Primary Teachers
10 choir warm-up activities for non-specialist primary teachers — no piano, no music experience, no specialist training needed. Ready to use from your very first session. KS1 and KS2.Running a primary school choir when you’re not a music specialist can feel daunting — especially in those first few minutes before the singing starts. This resource gives you 10 tried-and-tested warm-up activities that settle your group, build confidence, and get voices ready to sing.Written by a UK qualified primary teacher with 14 years of classroom experience and the founder of a real junior choir. These aren’t theory — they’re activities used in actual sessions, with real children.
What’s included:
10 warm-up activities across five key areas:
Rhythm and listening — building the foundation of ensemble work
Breath and voice — preparing the body for singing
Pitch and ear training — developing musical awareness naturally
Energy and focus — resetting the room before repertoire begins
Ensemble skills — teaching children to listen to each other
Each activity includes what it develops, how long it takes, clear step-by-step instructions, and a top tip you won’t find in a textbook.
Suitable for:
Non-specialist teachers running a lunchtime or after-school choir
Class teachers delivering singing as part of the music curriculum
Teaching assistants leading small group music sessions
Any primary school staff member who loves music but has no formal training
Key stage: KS1 and KS2
Format: Instant PDF download
Length: 10 activities across a professionally designed, branded PDF
