Traditions and how to keep your resolutions !

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls. The story of Androcles and the lion Follow up. Ask children to think of the last time they showed gratitude. How do they feel when someone says thank you ?. How do they feel when they are ignored.?

An illustrated poster to stimulate discussion in PHSE. Examine their lifestyles.Do they agree with the 10 things?

An original Christmas story about an ogre terrifying a small town and how he is overcome by toys and elves. The children are encouraged to play simple percussion instruments in the appropriate places. There is also a short clip of a video playing the music 'Sleigh Ride'

A collection of different styles o the painting of fruit.

I have acted this out with children for Assemblies. They loved seeing the stage full of litter etc. I think it drove home the point that not putting things back in the right place and being very untidy impacts on others.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them. The 'Ode of Remembrance' is an ode taken from Laurence Binyon's poem 'For the Fallen', which was first published in The Times in September 1914.

Switching on Correct fingers to use Position of notes Play an octave Work out opening notes Super Trooper

An arrangement for ocarinas and treble clef instruments . This is a popular Spanish folk tune . The lyrics and backing track may be found on' Sing up'

Four lesson ideas in music for key stage one topic on Animals

Children love this song.It's useful if you have a topic on Animals of the UK. It&'s by the Southlanders. Marvelous for rhyming words. Ive added illustrations and lyrics to aid learning the song. Plenty of percussion opportunities after each list of animals -- da da da dum !

A simplified version with illustrations . It takes us to the Darling's house in London where Mr and Mrs Darling are going out. It finishes as the children fly away to Never Never land. The text is easy to read.

This PowerPoint is a brief study of the Battle of Culloden and contains links to other relevant sites (pictures, videos, songs,info etc). It is intended to be used with The Skye boat song and another song "The Ghosts of Culloden ". The former is available on the premium site with mp3s, video or a PowerPoint presentation. Both songs act as a wonderful starting point from which to enter this period of Jacobean history. They can be viewed on YouTube. Our class are studying Famous British battles and we will use the songs as part of the music curriculum (The genre of folk music)

Text and illustrations for Little Red Riding Hood

Partitioning, grid method, short method. A game to start off with.

The prosperity of the Vikings. The raid on Lindisfarne. Drama lesson about the monks and their vows of silence The link is to a video describing the preparation for the journey

I had to share this as the mood it recreates in the hall is lovely especially when its Autumn and the air is crisp. Some people are unable to access you tube hence the video's inclusion . N.B The video quality will not be as good as on you-tube Web link to original source

This catchy song is a good starting point for Book week . It is suitable for non-specialists and those more confident. It has an easy to learn chorus so the children will soon pick it up. It tells the story of a child who reads at night under the duvet with a torch. The verses show the places and characters that are imagined. There is an extension in the form of a harmony for those more confident teachers. It is based on some of the words in the chorus. Basically, it is a run down from C to lower G Provided in the resource - 1. An animated video of the song 2. A PPT version (if you prefer that format) 3. Mp3s of the vocals and backing 4. Lyrics / guitar chords 5. The lead line in notation (Sibelius or Jpeg) 6. The harmony (extension) It’s a walking bass, and its shown in white on the harmony score.

This little song was inspired by Oliver Jeffers book “How to catch a star” .It is about a little boy who is desperate to catch a star. You’ll have to read the book to find out what happens! It can be used as a starting point for an Assembly with scope for movement and triangle players. The song has a triangle part that the children are encouraged to listen out for and then play. I’ve also written a song based on the book “Lost and found “which is also by Oliver Jeffries. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-song-about-friendship-with-percussion-parts-non-specialist-11059683 The resource has 1. A video of the song 2. A PowerPoint if you should wish to add your own stuff! 3. chords and lyrics 4. Backing tracks with and without triangle. A vocal track 5. A completed example of a worksheet and a blank one