Ideal for your KS1/2 Guy Fawkes "Gunpowder, Treason & Plot" Topic this original song tells the story of the plot, who was involved (key players) and how it went down. It is sung in the folk style/tradition. It has a catchy, repetitive chorus, but is better suited to Y2 singers up as the verses are longer and quite detailed. For listening alongside the topic it is suitable for all ages. The song teaching video features songwriter Al Starting singing and signing the makaton for the song with lyric subtitles. You can play this on your smart board (IWB) screen or any device. Audio track (mp3) and Lyrics/chord sheet is also included. Guitarists - This song is easy to play on acoustic guitar!

This song pack is perfect for teaching the Great Fire of London topic with children in KS1 and early KS2. September 1666 is gentle song with a rousing chorus. The signs and actions both enhance learning of the song and extend vocabulary and understanding. A great alternative to London's Burning! You will receive two song teaching videos. One showing two singing parts, a simple ukulele part with chord patterns on screen and a simple xylophone part. The other is a simpler video showing Al Start playing the guitar and singing with the words and Makaton signs and actions on screen. This pack also includes lyric sheets with chords, the song mp3 and backing track mp3. The teaching notes included explain how your class can sing, sign and play along. No music experience necessary! Having taught music in Primary schools for over 11 years, I find the key to good engagement and enjoyment of singing is the material itself. These songs are specifically written for children to sing and are ideal for performance. They are tried and tested in primary schools around the UK and quite frankly, go down a storm!- Al Start (Go Kid Music)

Way, way back in 500 BC, lived this prince who tells the gruesome tale of his embalming in a silly rock n roll Elvis kinda song...like you do! Great fun for your KS2 topic on Ancient Egypt! You will receive a song teaching video showing Al Start playing the guitar and singing, with Makaton signs and words on screen. You will also receive the original song, backing track and lyrics to use in class or assembly! Having taught music in Primary schools for over 11 years, I find the key to good engagement and enjoyment of singing is the material itself. These songs are specifically written for children to sing and are ideal for performance. They are tried and tested in primary schools around the UK and quite frankly, go down a storm! - Al Start (Go Kid Music)