By the end of the unit children will:
- Be more confident with the rhythm notation for ‘ta’ and ’te-te’.
- Be introduced to and become more familiar with the glockenspiel
- To understand how the chime bars and glockenspiels are similar/different.
- Have had the opportunity to sing and perform in small groups and individually
- Improvise and compose short rhythm patterns and melodies using three notes
Classroom
> Blues backing track
Write your own blues song! This backing track was specially created for you to add your own lyrics and tune. The accompanying activity notes have some great, creative ideas to help your class get started with songwriting. For more, see our set of Songwriting backing tracks.
> Tony Chestnut
A fun song that gets children moving, this simple chant is a great alternative to Heads, shoulders, knees and toes.
> What shall we do with the drunken sailor?
This is a sea shanty that sailors might have sung while hauling up the sail or the anchor.
Big Sing
> Baby one, two, three
A laid back, jazzy song involving the body from head to toe!
> Good to be me
An upbeat, celebratory song specially written to support the Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning (SEAL).
> Sunshine in my heart
This ‘feel-good’ song is perfect for PSHE lessons, assemblies, concerts, and just whenever the mood takes you.
