Music Appreciation Resource (Primary - All Year Groups) This resource is designed to support music appreciation across all primary year groups, helping pupils develop listening skills, musical understanding, and enjoyment of a wide range of songs. It includes a carefully selected collection of age-appropriate pieces, spanning different genres, cultures, and time periods. This power point features listening activities tailored for Reception through to Year 6 In addition, the resource includes a selection of Christian songs and hymns, supporting: Collective worship Reflection and spiritual development Understanding of Christian values and traditions Songs have been chosen to be engaging, diverse, and meaningful, enabling pupils to: Build confidence in expressing opinions about music Develop cultural and spiritual awareness Experience both secular and sacred music in an inclusive way This resource can be used flexibly in: Music lessons Assemblies and collective worship Cross-curricular topics End-of-day reflection or calm listening sessions

Play-Doh “How To” Strips (EYFS Resource) These Play-Doh “How To” strips are designed to support Early Years pupils in developing fine motor skills, creativity, and early instructional understanding through hands-on play. Each strip provides clear, visual step-by-step guidance to help children create simple models using Play-Dough. The resource supports: Fine motor development (rolling, pinching, squeezing, shaping) Hand strength and coordination Early reading skills through simple words and picture cues Understanding of sequencing and instructions Children are encouraged to: Follow the steps independently or with support Talk about what they are making Adapt and create their own designs Build confidence through exploration and repetition These strips are ideal for: Continuous provision (playdough area) Morning activities or busy time Intervention groups for fine motor development Independent learning stations The visual format makes the resource accessible for all learners, including those with EAL or additional needs, promoting independence and engagement in a fun, creative way.

Year 1 Mid-Term Music Plan: Playing Instruments This mid-term music plan is designed to introduce Year 1 pupils to the fundamentals of playing instruments, developing their confidence, coordination, and enjoyment of music-making. Through a series of engaging and practical lessons, children explore a variety of percussion instruments such as shakers, tambourines, and drums. The unit focuses on: Developing an understanding of pulse and rhythm Learning how to play instruments correctly and safely Exploring loud/quiet (dynamics) and fast/slow (tempo) Beginning to follow simple rhythmic patterns and cues Lessons are structured to be active and interactive, incorporating: Call-and-response activities Group performances Listening and imitation exercises Opportunities for creative exploration and simple composition Pupils are encouraged to: Work collaboratively in pairs and small groups Build confidence in performing to others Develop early listening and concentration skills Express themselves through sound and movement By the end of the unit, children will be able to keep a steady pulse, play simple rhythms on instruments, and demonstrate an understanding of basic musical elements. This resource supports delivery in: Classroom music lessons Continuous provision or provision areas Cross-curricular activities, including movement and storytelling

Supports number development in KS1, ideal for EYFS/Year 1 and as intervention or consolidation in Year 2. The activities are practical, engaging and designed to build strong number sense through hands-on learning. Powerpoint with individual worksheets to be printed. multilink cubes to create number for 1–10 and 1–20, drawing numbers of items 1–10 and 1–20, supporting number formation and fine motor skills. recognise and identify number of items 1–10 and 1–20, reinforcing numeral awareness and confidence. practise finding 1 more and 1 less, developing early understanding of number relationships. find the missing number in a sequence, strengthening counting skills and number order.