Playing a Glockenspiel Unit 1 16 Music Lessons Suitable for pupils in Years 5 and 6 These units are not mac-friendly. You don’t have to have a musical background to teach your class how to play musical instruments! This unit of 16 practical music lessons, teaches pupils how to play and perform, using glockenspiels. Pupils learn; • How to play the glockenspiel correctly • How to read and play a variety of tunes and songs using a lettered score • How to perform in two, three and four parts • About the percussion family, tuned and untuned instruments and a range of musical terms and signs These resources will support your delivery of the Model Music Curriculum 2021. The musical activities in this pack focus on Listening and Performing. The activities also aid the development of a range of wider skills including focus, team-work, coordination and confidence. You do not need a musical background to deliver this unit. This unit includes; • Clear and concise detailed lesson plans with numerous exercises, tunes and songs to play • Opportunities to play in one, two, three and four-parts • PowerPoint presentations of the exercises and songs • Numerous hints, tips and advice to support your pupils in making progress • Differentiated parts and engagement suggestions • A set of printable lettered scores • MP3-file recordings of each exercise and song, for your support Resources Glockenspiels (If you are using a glockenspiel with two rows, we will be playing along the bottom row) Musical terms/words used- Ascending Beater Descending Folk song Folk tune Glockenspiel Gospel song Harmony Hymn Lettered score Melody Percussion family Repeat symbols Repetition Scale Tempo Ternary form Tuned Untuned Upbeat Volta brackets If you enjoyed this resource go check out my shop for more music lessons and performance pieces from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab Terms of Use - These resources belong to Newtonlab and may not be shared with third parties or used commercially.

Sound and Silence – Graphic Score One Unit of Four Music Lessons . Suitable for Upper Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 students. Can we hear silence? Is there such a thing as silence? What is the difference between sound and silence? What’s the difference between listening and hearing? This unit asks students to consider and discuss these questions. Over four lessons they are given a variety of opportunities to listen to and record the sounds they hear using graphic score. You do not have to have a musical background to deliver it. It can be delivered to a small group of pupils, or as many as you have. This resource will support your delivery of the National Curriculum for Music. The musical activities in this resource focus on Listening (National Curriculum for Music 2013). In addition the activities aid the development of a range of wider skills including focus, reasoning, discussion and presentation. This pack includes four, progressive, detailed, easy to follow, fun music lessons, a printable worksheet, an example of a completed graphic score and a selection of extension ideas. If you enjoyed this resource, go check out my shop for more music lessons from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab

Music Note Naming Worksheets Treble & Bass Clefs Key Stages 3 and 4 No Frills and Age-Appropriate Choose, Print and Go! No musical background required Are your students secure with notation? Can they confidently read treble and bass clef notes? Never run out of worksheets with this huge pack of over 50 no-prep, music theory, note naming worksheets. This resource gives students over 2000 opportunities to learn and reinforce their treble and bass clef notation skills through practise, practise, practise! A must-have pack for music teachers and supply teachers! Students record their answers on prepared worksheets. In addition to traditional note-naming exercises, students are challenged to identify notes using real extracts of music score. All answers are included. This will support your delivery of the National Curriculum for Music and GCSE Music syllabuses. Perfect for; • Assessment, quizzes and testing • Homework • Music appreciation • Music lessons • Music theory classes • Review • Supply work This resource includes; • 3 sets of worksheets each with 80 treble clef notes to name • 3 sets of worksheets each with 80 bass clef notes to name • 3 sets of worksheets each with mixed 80 treble clef and bass clef notes to name • 10 music score treble clef note naming worksheets • 10 music score bass clef note naming worksheets • 12 music score treble clef and bass clef note naming worksheets Product has been set out so you can print back-to-back in order to save trees and printing budgets! Why not take a look at another music theory unit for Key Stage 3 and 4 students, Score Reading Musical Terms and Signs https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/score-reading-musical-terms-and-signs-worksheets-key-stages-4-and-5-12421805 This resource gives students numerous opportunities to learn and reinforce their music theory knowledge around score reading, musical terms and signs. Twenty, 10-mark, score reading exercises covering a range of real extracts of musical scores, with matching PowerPoint slides for your support. If you enjoyed this resource, go check out my shop for a wide range of music lessons, music theory and music activities from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab As a practising music teacher, I love to hear how much you and your students enjoyed this product. It’s also a great help for other teachers. These resources are solely for use in school. Purchasing this item grants you a Single User Licence for use by a single teacher. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially. Copyright © Newtonlab 2020. All rights reserved.

Score Reading, Musical Terms and Signs Worksheets Key Stages 3 and 4 Choose Print and Go! This resource gives students numerous opportunities to learn and reinforce their music theory knowledge around score reading, musical terms and signs. Twenty, 10-mark, score reading exercises covering a range of real extracts of musical scores, with matching PowerPoint slides for your support. For example; • Name the longest rhythm used • What is the key signature? • What does cresc. mean? • What major chord uses the notes in the final bar? etc. Worksheets are in no particular order; you choose what is most suitable for your students. This pack includes; • 20 printable worksheets • All answers • Matching PowerPoint A must-have pack for music teachers and supply teachers! These resources will support your delivery of GCSE music syllabus. You do not have to have a musical background to use this pack. Perfect for; • Assessment, quizzes and testing • Homework • Music theory classes • Review • Revision • Stand-alone tasks • Starters/finishers • Supply/cover lessons Why not take a look at more music theory activities for your Key Stage 3 and 4 students. Music Note Naming Worksheets Never run out of worksheets with this huge pack of over 50 no-prep, music theory, note naming worksheets. This resource gives students over 2000 opportunities to learn and reinforce their treble and bass clef notation skills through practice, practice, practice! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/music-note-naming-worksheets-key-stages-3-and-4-12834955 Identifying Musical Instruments and their Families This exciting resource gives students 180 opportunities to learn and reinforce their musical instrument knowledge in a fun and challenging way. Included are 6 sets of 30 musical instruments, in no particular order, presented through PowerPoint. Students have 10 seconds to identify the instrument and the family it belongs to, before the slide moves on to the next one. Students record their answers on prepared worksheets. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/identifying-musical-instruments-and-families-activities-key-stages-3-and-4-12835615 Go check out my shop for a wide range of music lessons, music theory and music activities from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab As a practising music teacher, I love to hear how much you and your students enjoyed this product. It’s also a great help for other teachers. These resources are solely for use in school. Purchasing this item grants you a Single User Licence for use by a single teacher. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially. Copyright © Newtonlab 2020. All rights reserved.

Treble Clef Note Naming Unit Key Stage 2 Print and Go! No musical background required, and all answers included. Get your pupils reading treble clef notes with ease and give them loads of opportunities to practise! A set of 40, no prep, no frills, print-and-go, progressive, music theory worksheets and activities created to teach treble clef notes on the staff, music vocabulary, piano keys and note writing. Tried and tested, this age age-appropriate pack will support your pupils with learning how to read, write and understand treble clef notes. Perfect for; • Assessments, quizzes and testing • Early finishers • Holiday homework • Homework • Independent practise • Lesson fillers • Music lessons • Music theory classes • Review • Starter tasks • Supply work The no-frills layout makes these suitable for music theory beginners of all ages. This pack contains worksheets covering; • Line and Space Notes • The Music Staff • Higher, Lower and the Same Notes • The Treble Clef • Notes on the Keyboard • Placing Notes on the Staff • Drawing Notes on the Staff • Placing Notes on the Keyboard • Writing Notes • Ledger Lines • Identifying Notes • Creating Musical Words on a Staff • Creating Musical Words on a Keyboard Musical vocabulary covered is; • Higher and lower • Line and space • Staff • Clef • Stems • Treble clef • Ledger lines **This unit is formatted as pdf and has 2 versions so you can; Choose individual worksheets to use and/or Create booklets** If you enjoyed this resource, go check out my shop for lots more music units from Newtonlab. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab As a practising music teacher, I love to hear how much you and your pupils enjoyed this product. It’s also a great help for other teachers! These resources are solely for use in school. Purchasing this item grants you a Single User Licence for use by a single teacher. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially. Copyright © Newtonlab 2022. All rights reserved.

**Musical Instruments and their Sounds ** 1 Unit of 6 Music Lessons Key Stage 1 and Lower Key Stage 2 You do not have to have a musical background to deliver this. Simple to put together and extremely effective, this unit of work can be delivered to small and/or large groups. Comprising of 6 easy-to-follow, fun music lessons based around instrument sounds. In this listening-based unit pupils will; • Develop listening skills • Increase musical instrument knowledge • Recognise a range of twenty musical instruments by sight and sound This pack includes; • Clear and concise detailed lesson plans • Step-by-step instructions • Colourful printable worksheets with all answers included • Instrumental sounds presented as MP3 files • Colourful pictures and sounds presented through 171 PowerPoint slides If you enjoyed this resource go check out my shop for more music lessons and performance pieces from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab **Musical Skills ** Listening and Responding **Musical Instruments ** Bongo drums Castanets Church bell Cymbals Gong Hand bells Harp Kazoo Kettle drums Metal chimes Piano Ratchet Tambourine Triangle Trumpet Tuba Violin Woodblock Wooden chimes Xylophone Resource Guide In your pack you will find the following resources; • 6 detailed lesson plans • Set of worksheets (Purple Heading) • Musical Instrument Support Sheet (Yellow Heading) • PP presentation containing 171 slides • 3 folders containing MP3 recordings of instrumental sounds; Set A, B & C Terms of Use - These resources are solely for use in school. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially.

Musical Instruments Quiz and Word Search Suitable for Key Stage 4 students. How secure are your GCSE students with their knowledge of instruments and instrumental families? These activities reinforce the names of a range of instruments and the families/sections they belong to. This resource is in two parts. Part one requires students to answer 28 musical questions. Part two asks them to find their answers hidden in the word search; educational and fun! Words are placed forwards, backwards, up, down and diagonally. The accompanying 82-slide PowerPoint presentation is organized in order to work through the questions, answers and word search answers together, as part of your lesson. It will support your delivery of the GCSE Music syllabus. Great for a lesson, a homework task or as supply work. Product has been set out so you can print back-to-back in order to save trees and printing budgets! This pack includes; • a set of 28 questions • an answer worksheet and an answer sheet for teachers • a word search and a completed word search for teachers • a power-point presentation with questions, answers and word search answers If you enjoyed this resource go check out my shop for more music lessons from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab Terms of Use These resources are solely for use in school. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially.

Music Rhythm and Rest Worksheets Upper Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 No musical background required. All answers included. Save hours of preparation time, simply download and go! This age age-appropriate pack will support your pupils with learning how to decipher, understand and write musical rhythms and rests with ease and give them loads of opportunities to practise! A set of 30, no prep, no frills, print-and-go, progressive, music theory worksheets and activities that will embed pupil’s understanding of musical rhythms and rests. In addition, this pack contains a set of 35 rhythm and rest flash cards. Print and laminate pairs of rhythms and rests to further support your pupils’ learning. Perfect for; • Assessments, quizzes and testing • Cover lessons • Early finishers • Homework • Lesson fillers • Music lessons • Music theory classes • Review • Starter tasks The no-frills layout makes these suitable for music theory beginners of all ages. Musical vocabulary covered is; • Rhythm • Rest • Semibreve rhythm and rest • Dotted minim rhythm and rest • Minim rhythm and rest • Crotchet rhythm and rest • Quaver rhythm and rest • Semiquaver rhythm and rest • 2 Quavers rhythms and rest • 4 Semiquaver rhythms and rest Go check out my shop for a wide range of music resources from Newtonlab. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab As a practising music teacher, I love to hear how much you and your pupils enjoyed this product. It’s also a great help for other teachers. These resources are solely for use in school. Purchasing this item grants you a Single User Licence for use by a single teacher. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially. Copyright © Newtonlab 2023. All rights reserved.

Music Listening Worksheets 60 Worksheets! Reception and Key Stage 1 Choose, Print and Go! These tried and tested generic listening worksheets will support and enhance your work around listening and responding to music. They will also support your delivery of the National Curriculum for Music. The worksheets range in difficulty so you can use them for different year groups or to differentiate in one class. They can be used individually or select the worksheets that best suit your class and print them together to create a Listening Journal. They are in no particular order, you choose what is most suitable for your children. This substantial pack is organised into sections for ease of use including; • Introduction • Childrens’ Introduction • Colours • Shapes • Pictures • Feelings and Emotions • Musical Elements Children will have opportunities to; • Articulate responses • Be creative • Build confidence • Follow simple instructions • Improve their listening skills • Listen and respond to music This resource includes; • 60 differentiated, colourful, printable worksheets • Hints and Tips • Teacher’s Guide Great for supply teachers too! If you enjoyed this pack, why not take a look at these music units for children in Reception and Key Stage 1. Identifying Percussion Instruments by Sound and Sight 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 Controlling Sounds Using Percussion Instruments 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 Arctic-Themed Music Unit Support your pupils with learning about the Arctic in a fun, engaging and practical way. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/arctic-themed-music-unit-reception-and-key-stage-1-12849516 Or save money and buy all three as a bundle! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/reception-and-key-stage-1-music-bundle-3-units-of-17-lessons-12851731 Go check out my shop for a wide range of music units, lessons and activities from Newtonlab! As a practicing teacher, I love to hear how much you and your students enjoyed these products. It’s also a great help for other teachers. These resources are solely for use in school. Purchasing this item grants you a Single User License for use by a single teacher. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially. Copyright © Newtonlab 2023. All rights reserved.

Peter and the Wolf Music-Themed Activities Pack Key Stage 2 Just Print and Go! No musical background required, and all answers included. Educational and fun. A pack of 32, age-appropriate, differentiated, music-themed activities based around Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. This resource will give your pupils opportunities to learn about; • The composer, Prokofiev • The orchestra • Instruments of the orchestra • Instrumental families • The story of Peter and the Wolf • Instruments and characterisation Perfect for; • Assessments, quizzes and testing • Homework tasks • Music lessons • Music theory classes • Reviews • Supply work This pack; • Covers a wide range of abilities • Contains activities ranging from 5 to 20 minutes to complete • Can be used over and over again If you enjoyed this resource, go check out my shop for a wide range of music resources from Newtonlab. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab As a practising music teacher, I love to hear how much you and your pupils enjoyed this product. It’s also a great help for other teachers. These resources are solely for use in school. Purchasing this item grants you a Single User Licence for use by a single teacher. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially. Copyright © Newtonlab 2022. All rights reserved.

Sound Effects to ‘A Scary Story’ 1 Unit of 5 Music Lessons Key Stages 1 and 2 No Musical Background Needed! Comprising of five fun and engaging music lessons, pupils present a performance of ‘A Scary Story’ by creating a series of sound effects using body percussion, a selection of percussion instruments and a range of everyday objects. Timing is of the essence. ‘A Scary Story’ requires concentration, the ability to listen to others and respond appropriately at the correct time. It can be delivered to a small or large group of pupils. Pupils will develop their; • Ability to present personal views • Creativity • Improvisation skills • Listening and responding skills • Performance skills • Teamwork skills This unit includes; • Clear and concise, detailed lesson plans • Step-by-step instructions • Numerous examples • Advice, hints and tips • Suggestions for further learning • A printable copy of ‘A Scary Story’ • A copy of ‘A Scary Story’ presented through PowerPoint What teachers are saying *Kids were very engaged! *This was a great resource to provide an introduction to sound effects for my 5th graders. My other option was an exploration of freesound.org, but that rabbit hole would have been too much. Thank you for making this! *Extremely satisfied If you enjoyed this resource, go check out my shop for a wide range of music lessons, music theory and music activities from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab As a practising music teacher, I love to hear how much you and your students enjoyed this product. It’s also a great help for other teachers. These resources are solely for use in school. Purchasing this item grants you a Single User Licence for use by a single teacher. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially. Copyright © Newtonlab 2020. All rights reserved.

Identifying Percussion Instruments by Sound and Sight One Unit of Five Music Lessons Reception and Key Stage 1 You do not have to have a musical background to deliver this unit. Comprising of five, easy-to-follow, fun music lessons based around percussion instruments. Pupils learn to recognise a range of 12 percussion instruments by sight and sound. Castanets, Chime bar, Cymbal(s), Guiro, Maracas, Triangle, Bell, Cabasa, Claves, Drum, Tambourine and Woodblock. The instruments are not prescriptive, simply use whatever percussion instruments you have and follow the lessons plans. This unit can be delivered to a large or small groups of pupils. Pupils will develop; • Creativity • Improvisation skills • Instrumental knowledge • Listening and responding skills • Memory recall • Performance skills • Teamwork skills This unit includes; • Clear and concise detailed lesson plans • Step-by-step instructions • Numerous examples to try • Sets of tried and tested questions for pupils with all answers • Examples of answers pupils have given • A set of printable instrument name labels • A set of instrument names presented through PowerPoint • An end of unit revision quiz presented through PowerPoint with answers • Suggestions for further learning What teachers are saying; Brilliant, thank you. Not confident teaching music and this pack was perfect. Easy to follow and pitched just right for my year 1 class. The only instrument I couldn’t find was a cabasa so replaced it with a rain-stick. Will be back for more. If you enjoyed Identifying Percussion Instruments By Sound and Sight, why not take a look at more musical units for Reception and Key Stage 1 pupils. Arctic-Themed Unit 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. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/arctic-themed-music-unit-reception-and-key-stage-1-12849516 Controlling Sounds Or save money and buy the bundle Reception and Key Stage 1 Music Bundle Three Units of Seventeen Music Lessons! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/reception-and-key-stage-1-music-bundle-3-units-of-17-lessons-12851731 go check out my shop for a wide range of music units, lessons and activities from Newtonlab. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab As a practising teacher, I love to hear how much you and your students enjoyed this product. It’s also a great help for other teachers. These resources are solely for use in school. Purchasing this item grants you a Single User Licence for use by a single teacher. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially. Copyright © Newtonlab 2023. All rights reserved.

Controlling Sounds Exploring, Creating, Listening and Responding One Unit of Six Music Lessons Reception and Key Stage 1 You do not need a musical background to deliver this unit. Comprising of six, easy-to-follow, practical music lessons based around exploring and creating sounds through play and responding to simple musical directions. Minimal resources required; a range of percussion instruments; simply use what you have. Pupils learn how to; Pupils learn how to; • Use percussion instrument appropriately • Follow simple directions • Create a variety of sounds using body percussion and percussion instruments • Identify a range of percussion instruments • Articulate their thoughts • Respond to musical directions for stopping and starting • Control volumes in order that they become gradually louder or gradually quieter • Conduct a group using four directions; start, gradually louder, gradually quieter and stop • Perform as a group and evaluate performances Musical words introduced are; • Applause • Audience • Body percussion • Choir • Conductor • Gradually getting louder • Gradually getting quieter • Orchestra • Percussion instrument • Volume This unit includes; • Clear and concise detailed lesson plans • Step-by-step instructions • Tried and tested tips and advice • Numerous exercises to practise • A 30-slide PP presentation with definitions of musical words, and an end of unit quiz, with answers If you enjoyed Controlling Sounds Unit why not try these other units for Reception and Key Stage 1 pupils. **Identifying Percussion Instruments by Sound & Sight 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 the Arctic-Themed Music Unit 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. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/arctic-themed-music-unit-reception-and-key-stage-1-12849516 Or why not save money and buy the Bundle! Reception and Key Stage 1 Music Bundle Three Units of Seventeen Music Lessons! These tried and tested music lessons do not require you to a have a musical background. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab As a practising teacher, I love to hear how much you and your students enjoyed this product. It’s also a great help for other teachers. These resources are solely for use in school. Purchasing this item grants you a Single User Licence for use by a single teacher. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially. Copyright © Newtonlab 2023. All rights reserved.

Bass Clef - Name That Note Challenge! Key Stages 3 and 4 No musical background required! Just click and go! Are your students secure with notation? Can they confidently read bass clef notes? This exciting resource gives students over 1000 opportunities to learn and reinforce their bass clef notation skills, in a fun but challenging way. Students are set a series of timed challenges and must name hundreds of bass clef notes. Included are 3 sets of 30-slide bass clef notes, in no particular order, presented through PowerPoint. • Set 1 – Notes within the staff • Set 2 – Same as above plus ledger lines • Set 3 – Same as above plus accidentals (sharps and flats) Each set has three levels. The levels are dictated by a time allocation. • Level 1 Adagio 10 seconds per four-note slide • Level 2 Moderato 6 seconds per four-note slide And The The Ultimate Challenge • Level 3 Allegro 3 seconds per four-note slide! All challenges have music accompaniment. Students record their answers on a prepared worksheet. All answers are included. This pack can be used over and over again! Perfect for; • Assessments, quizzes and testing • Exit challenge • Lesson fillers • Music lessons • Music theory classes • Notation practise • Review • Starter tasks • Supply lessons This pack includes; • Three sets of 3-level bass clef challenges, presented through PowerPoint • Music accompaniments • Student worksheets • Answer keys If you enjoyed this resource, go check out my store for a wide range of music lessons, music theory and music activities from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab For more bass clef notation practice, why not take a look at - Music Note Naming Worksheets Key Stages 3 and 4 A huge pack of over 50 tried and tested, no-prep, music theory, note naming worksheets with over 2000 opportunities to learn and reinforce their treble and bass clef notation skills through practise, practise, practise! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/music-note-naming-worksheets-key-stages-3-and-4-12834955 As a practising music teacher, I love to hear how much you and your students enjoyed this product. It’s also a great help for other teachers! These resources are solely for use in school. Purchasing this item grants you a Single User License for use by a single teacher. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially. Copyright © Newtonlab 2020. All rights reserved. Music by Bensound- Retro Soul, Groovy Hip Hop and Small Guitar.

Bass Clef Note Naming Unit Key Stage 2 Print and Go! No musical background required, and all answers included. Get your pupils reading bass clef notes with ease and give them loads of opportunities to practise! A set of 40, no prep, no frills, print-and-go, progressive, music theory worksheets and activities created to teach bass clef notes on the staff, music vocabulary, piano keys and note writing. Tried and tested, this age age-appropriate pack will support your pupils with learning how to read, write and understand bass clef notes. Perfect for; • Assessments, quizzes and testing • Early finishers • Holiday homework • Homework • Independent practise • Lesson fillers • Music lessons • Music theory classes • Review • Starter tasks • Supply work The no-frills layout makes these suitable for music theory beginners of all ages. This pack contains worksheets covering; • Line and Space Notes • The Music Staff • Higher, Lower and the Same Notes • The Bass Clef • Notes on the Keyboard • Placing Notes on the Staff • Drawing Notes on the Staff • Placing Notes on the Keyboard • Writing Notes • Ledger Lines • Identifying Notes • Creating Musical Words on a Staff • Creating Musical Words on a Keyboard Musical vocabulary covered is; • Bass clef • Clef • Higher and lower • Ledger lines • Line and space • Staff • Stems • Stems This unit is formatted as pdf and has 2 versions so you can; **1. Choose individual worksheets to use and/or Create booklets** If you enjoyed this resource, go check out my shop for lots more music units from Newtonlab. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab As a practising music teacher, I love to hear how much you and your pupils enjoyed this product. It’s also a great help for other teachers! These resources are solely for use in school. Purchasing this item grants you a Single User Licence for use by a single teacher. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially. Copyright © Newtonlab 2022. All rights reserved.

Pulse, Rhythm, Listen and Repeat 1 Unit of 6 Music Lessons Key Stage 1 and Lower Key Stage 2 You do not have to have a musical background to deliver this unit. In this unit, pupils partake in a range of fun, rhythmic activities which focus on developing listening and responding skills. It can be delivered to a small group of pupils, or as many as you have. It requires a small selection of percussion instruments a metronome and/or an online metronome. The resources are not prescriptive; simply use the percussion instruments that you have. In this practical-based unit, pupils will develop; • Confidence • Creativity • Improvising and composing skills • Instrumental knowledge • Listening and responding skills • Musical terms knowledge • Performance skills • Teamwork skills This unit includes; • Clear and concise detailed lesson plans • Step-by-step instructions • Numerous hints, tips and advice • Suggestions for further learning If you enjoyed this resource, go check out my shop for more lots more music lessons from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab Terms of Use - These resources are solely for use in school. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially.

Preparing to Sing Tongue Twisters Suitable for pupils in Key Stages 1 and 2. The aim of these fun-filled activities is to develop children’s listening skills and improve alliteration, pronunciation, diction and vocal technique. Pupils learn why it is important to warm-up voices and one technique for doing so. It can be delivered to one pupil or as many as you have. This resource will support your delivery of the National Curriculum for Music. The musical activities in this pack focus on Listening and preparing to sing, (National Curriculum for Music 2013). In addition the activities aid the development of a range of wider skills including focus and performance. You do not have to have a musical background to deliver this. This resource is in two parts. Part one lists tips for beginners and part two has forty different examples of tongue twisters. The pack includes a colourful power point slide for each tongue twister. If you enjoyed this resource go check out my shop for more music activities from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab

Listening and Responding to Music Mars-the Bringer of War Suitable for pupils in Key Stages 1 and 2. Two listening and responding to music activities, that encourage pupils to focus, listen and respond. They are ideal as starter activities or stand-alone sessions. Can be delivered to a small group of pupils, or as many as you have. You do not have to have a musical background to deliver them. These activities focus on Listening, (National Curriculum for Music 2013). In addition this unit will aid the development of a range of wider skills including focus, language, imagination, creativity and confidence. This resource includes detailed step by step delivery instructions, a recording of Mars-the Bringer of War, numerous examples of pupils’ responses, a selection of additional information to choose from, a video clip link to a performance, a range of discussion topics and a set of related images presented through PowerPoint. If you enjoyed this resource, go check out my shop for more music lessons and activities from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab

Spring and Summer-Themed Music Activities Eight Activities Based Around Plants, Flowers and Growing Reception and Key Stage 1 No musical background needed! These creative, fun, practical activities will get your pupils excited about music! Simple to organise and extremely effective, these spring and summer-themed musical activities will support your children in developing their general knowledge and understanding around plants, flowers and growing. Pupils will have opportunities to; • Be creative • Develop their teamworking skills • Develop their knowledge around plants, flowers and growing • Improvise • Follow simple instructions • Listen and respond to a variety of musical sounds • Perform individually, in pairs and in larger groups • Recognise a range of percussion instruments This pack includes; • Clear and concise activity plans with learning objectives • Step-by-step instructions • Sets of questions, in each activity for your support • A printable set of colourful flower pictures • Colourful theme-related pictures presented through PowerPoint • A list of suggested theme-related pieces of music you may choose to listen to with your pupils Perfect for; • Lesson starters • Brain breaks • Lesson finishers •Supply work A small range of percussion instruments is required for some of the activities, but these are not prescriptive; tambourines and/or rain sticks and/or bells, tambours, woodblock and beater and/or claves and/or castanets, drums. Simply use what you have! If you enjoyed Spring and Summer-Themed Music Activities why not take a look at these units for Reception and Key Stage 1 pupils. Controlling Sounds Using Percussion Instruments Comprising of six, easy-to-follow, practical music lessons based around exploring and creating sounds through play and responding to simple musical directions. Minimal resources required; a range of percussion instruments; simply use what you have. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/controlling-sounds-using-percussion-instruments-reception-and-key-stage-1-12848223 Identifying Percussion Instruments by Sound & Sight Comprising of five, easy-to-follow, fun music lessons based around percussion instruments. Pupils learn to recognise a range of 12 percussion instruments by sight and sound. Castanets, Chime bar, Cymbal(s), Guiro, Maracas, Triangle, Bell, Cabasa, Claves, Drum, Tambourine and Woodblock. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/identifying-percussion-instruments-by-sound-and-sight-reception-and-key-stage-1-11256968