Arctic-Themed Music Unit - Reception and Key Stage 1

Arctic-Themed Music Unit

One Unit of Six Music Lessons

Reception and Key Stage 1

You do not need a musical background to deliver this 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.

In this Arctic-themed unit, pupils will;
• Learn about the metronomeThere 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.
• Recognise and use music-specific vocabulary
• Repeat simple phrases in time to a steady pulse
• Identify a range of animals that live in the Arctic
• Perform call and response chants
• Compose using call and response form

Resources required;
• A metronome and access to an online metronome
• A recording device (but not essential)

This unit includes;
• Clear and concise detailed lesson plans
• Step-by-step instructions
• Colourful Arctic-related images presented through PowerPoint
• Opportunities to perform in large and smaller groups
• Tried and tested tips and advice

You may like to take a look at Controlling Sounds Using Percussion Instruments Unit for Reception and Key Stage 1. Six, easy-to-follow, practical music lessons based around exploring and creating sounds through play and responding to simple musical directions.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/controlling-sounds-using-percussion-instruments-reception-and-key-stage-1-12848223

Or why not try Identifying Percussion Instruments by Sound & Sight Unit for Reception and Key Stage 1. Five, easy-to-follow, fun music lessons based around percussion instruments.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/identifying-percussion-instruments-by-sound-and-sight-reception-and-key-stage-1-11256968

Or save money and buy the bundle!

Reception and Key Stage 1 Music Bundle

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These tried and tested music lessons do not require you to a have a musical background.

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