An Introduction to Crotchets and Quavers

The Cat and the Mouse

This ebook introduces students to crotchets and quavers.

This is a free resource. There is a new accompanying activity book that is a paid for resource.

Although introducing staff notation to students is a key stage 2 requirement, I have successfully introduced crotchets, quavers and minims to pupils in years 1 and 2.

It may be used in a variety of ways, spread over several weeks as a unit of work or simply used as a storybook.

A creative approach to introducing crotchet and quavers ‘grid’ is included.

This storybook meets the aims and develops the early skills required to introduce staff notation as set out in the National Curriculum for Music for Key Stage 2. (2013).

The set includes
 Teacher Notes;
 The Cat and the Mouse ebook
(created from powerpoint and saved as a ‘powerpoint show’);
 A set of crotchet and quaver flashcards and ‘domino pieces’;
 A creative approach to introducing crotchets and quavers ‘grid’;
 Three ‘Talking Music’ discussion mats.

Instrumentation
 The notation is for ‘clapping’, body percussion or any untuned percussion instruments.