Hi, I'm Ellie and I am a secondary Music teacher based in Dubai. I trained in the UK in 2019 in the British Curriculum and moved to an IB school in Dubai in January 2022. I love resources that are colourful, engaging and functional for both the students and us as teachers. I teach Music to KS3, KS4 and KS5 while also being a form tutor. Have a look through the resources below and feel free to ask me any questions or send me your ideas and suggestions!
Hi, I'm Ellie and I am a secondary Music teacher based in Dubai. I trained in the UK in 2019 in the British Curriculum and moved to an IB school in Dubai in January 2022. I love resources that are colourful, engaging and functional for both the students and us as teachers. I teach Music to KS3, KS4 and KS5 while also being a form tutor. Have a look through the resources below and feel free to ask me any questions or send me your ideas and suggestions!
Morse Code Music Worksheet - KS3
This worsheet accompanies the Graphic score sequence of learning. Students must spell out their names using the dots and dashes of the morse code key. They must then complete the key, making a sound for a dot and dash (eg. clap on a dot and snap on a dash). Students must then perform their names to each other in a pair.
This worksheet accompanies the first lesson in the Rhythm and Pulse series. Students listen to sound clips of rhythms and match what they hear to the correct written rhythm. There is a bonus question at the end that uses dictation.
Empower your IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) Film students with these professionally designed information posters, ideal for both Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL) courses. This resource includes PDF versions of the posters as well as a Canva link for easy customization.
Key Features:
Detailed Course Information: Covers essential aspects of the IB DP Film syllabus, including key concepts, assessment criteria, core areas, and units for both SL and HL.
Visually Engaging: The posters are designed with vibrant colors and clear fonts to create an appealing learning environment.
Editable Format: Access to the Canva link allows you to tailor the posters to fit your specific classroom needs.
Educational and Practical: Provides comprehensive details on the course structure.
Versatile Use: Perfect for classroom display, student handouts, or digital resources.
Benefits:
Supports Student Learning: Helps students understand and engage with the IB DP Film curriculum, building both theatrical and life skills such as creativity, collaboration, and confidence.
Saves Teacher Preparation Time: Ready-to-use and customizable posters allow teachers to focus more on instruction and student interaction.
Enhances Classroom Aesthetics: Adds a professional and informative touch to your classroom decor, inspiring students and creating a conducive learning environment.
Whether you’re an experienced IB Film educator or new to the program, these posters are an invaluable resource to help your students succeed. Make your teaching more effective and your classroom more dynamic with these essential IB DP Film posters.
Empower your IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) Dance students with these professionally designed information posters, ideal for both Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL) courses. This resource includes PDF versions of the posters as well as a Canva link for easy customization.
Key Features:
Detailed Course Information: Covers essential aspects of the IB DP Dance syllabus, including key concepts, assessment criteria, core areas, and units for both SL and HL.
Visually Engaging: The posters are designed with vibrant colors and clear fonts to create an appealing learning environment.
Editable Format: Access to the Canva link allows you to tailor the posters to fit your specific classroom needs.
Educational and Practical: Provides comprehensive details on the course structure.
Versatile Use: Perfect for classroom display, student handouts, or digital resources.
Benefits:
Supports Student Learning: Helps students understand and engage with the IB DP Dance curriculum, building both theatrical and life skills such as creativity, collaboration, and confidence.
Saves Teacher Preparation Time: Ready-to-use and customizable posters allow teachers to focus more on instruction and student interaction.
Enhances Classroom Aesthetics: Adds a professional and informative touch to your classroom decor, inspiring students and creating a conducive learning environment.
Whether you’re an experienced IB Dance educator or new to the program, these posters are an invaluable resource to help your students succeed. Make your teaching more effective and your classroom more dynamic with these essential IB DP Dance posters.
Empower your IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) Music students with these professionally designed information posters, ideal for both Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL) courses. This resource includes PDF versions of the posters as well as a Canva link for easy customization.
Key Features:
Detailed Course Information: Covers essential aspects of the IB DP Music syllabus, including key concepts, assessment criteria, core areas, and units for both SL and HL.
Visually Engaging: The posters are designed with vibrant colors and clear fonts to create an appealing learning environment.
Editable Format: Access to the Canva link allows you to tailor the posters to fit your specific classroom needs.
Educational and Practical: Provides comprehensive details on the course structure.
Versatile Use: Perfect for classroom display, student handouts, or digital resources.
Benefits:
Supports Student Learning: Helps students understand and engage with the IB DP Music curriculum, building both theatrical and life skills such as creativity, collaboration, and confidence.
Saves Teacher Preparation Time: Ready-to-use and customizable posters allow teachers to focus more on instruction and student interaction.
Enhances Classroom Aesthetics: Adds a professional and informative touch to your classroom decor, inspiring students and creating a conducive learning environment.
Whether you’re an experienced IB Music educator or new to the program, these posters are an invaluable resource to help your students succeed. Make your teaching more effective and your classroom more dynamic with these essential IB DP Music posters.
Empower your IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) Visual Arts students with these professionally designed information posters, ideal for both Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL) courses. This resource includes PDF versions of the posters as well as a Canva link for easy customization.
Key Features:
Detailed Course Information: Covers essential aspects of the IB DP Visual Arts syllabus, including key concepts, assessment criteria, core areas, and units for both SL and HL.
Visually Engaging: The posters are designed with vibrant colors and clear fonts to create an appealing learning environment.
Editable Format: Access to the Canva link allows you to tailor the posters to fit your specific classroom needs.
Educational and Practical: Provides comprehensive details on the course structure.
Versatile Use: Perfect for classroom display, student handouts, or digital resources.
Benefits:
Supports Student Learning: Helps students understand and engage with the IB DP Visual Arts curriculum, building both theatrical and life skills such as creativity, collaboration, and confidence.
Saves Teacher Preparation Time: Ready-to-use and customizable posters allow teachers to focus more on instruction and student interaction.
Enhances Classroom Aesthetics: Adds a professional and informative touch to your classroom decor, inspiring students and creating a conducive learning environment.
Whether you’re an experienced IB Visual Arts educator or new to the program, these posters are an invaluable resource to help your students succeed. Make your teaching more effective and your classroom more dynamic with these essential IB DP Visual Arts posters.
Beginner Music Theory Scheme of Work
This is the first two lessons in the Beginner Music Theory Scheme of Work. This scheme of works focuses on giving students the tools necessary to pass a Trinity Grade 1 Music Theory Exam. The course is set over a seven week period with two lessons per week but these could easily be combined. I created this scheme as a remote learning resource for Year 9 students but could be used with any year in KS3 or KS4. Each lesson has a series of slides that explain the focus for the lesson then tasks that help to develop students understanding about the topic. The last week focuses on completing a Grade 1 Music Theory past paper to test students knowledge. This resource could be used as a remote learning scheme, homework tasks or even as an extra curricular activity run by a teacher. The slides and activities are exciting to look at and informative, allowing students to have full engagement with the material.
Beginner Music Theory Scheme of Work
This is the fourth two lessons in the Beginner Music Theory Scheme of Work. This scheme of works focuses on giving students the tools necessary to pass a Trinity Grade 1 Music Theory Exam. The course is set over a seven week period with two lessons per week but these could easily be combined. I created this scheme as a remote learning resource for Year 9 students but could be used with any year in KS3 or KS4. Each lesson has a series of slides that explain the focus for the lesson then tasks that help to develop students understanding about the topic. The last week focuses on completing a Grade 1 Music Theory past paper to test students knowledge. This resource could be used as a remote learning scheme, homework tasks or even as an extra curricular activity run by a teacher. The slides and activities are exciting to look at and informative, allowing students to have full engagement with the material.
This remote learning resource is the first lesson in a series based on the instruments of the orchestra. The first lesson focuses on the orchestra as a whole and allows students to analyse the different instrument families. All audio and visual resources are embedded into the Power Point.
Students are aware of when they must complete a task as there is a specific icon that indicates to do so. The lesson can be done completely remotely as everything is explained within the slides.
This resource is aimed at KS3 students.
Beginner Music Theory Scheme of Work
This is the second two lessons in the Beginner Music Theory Scheme of Work. This scheme of works focuses on giving students the tools necessary to pass a Trinity Grade 1 Music Theory Exam. The course is set over a seven week period with two lessons per week but these could easily be combined. I created this scheme as a remote learning resource for Year 9 students but could be used with any year in KS3 or KS4. Each lesson has a series of slides that explain the focus for the lesson then tasks that help to develop students understanding about the topic. The last week focuses on completing a Grade 1 Music Theory past paper to test students knowledge. This resource could be used as a remote learning scheme, homework tasks or even as an extra curricular activity run by a teacher. The slides and activities are exciting to look at and informative, allowing students to have full engagement with the material.
Beginner Music Theory Scheme of Work
This is the third two lessons in the Beginner Music Theory Scheme of Work. This scheme of works focuses on giving students the tools necessary to pass a Trinity Grade 1 Music Theory Exam. The course is set over a seven week period with two lessons per week but these could easily be combined. I created this scheme as a remote learning resource for Year 9 students but could be used with any year in KS3 or KS4. Each lesson has a series of slides that explain the focus for the lesson then tasks that help to develop students understanding about the topic. The last week focuses on completing a Grade 1 Music Theory past paper to test students knowledge. This resource could be used as a remote learning scheme, homework tasks or even as an extra curricular activity run by a teacher. The slides and activities are exciting to look at and informative, allowing students to have full engagement with the material.
Beginner Music Theory Scheme of Work
This is the fifth two lessons in the Beginner Music Theory Scheme of Work. This scheme of works focuses on giving students the tools necessary to pass a Trinity Grade 1 Music Theory Exam. The course is set over a seven week period with two lessons per week but these could easily be combined. I created this scheme as a remote learning resource for Year 9 students but could be used with any year in KS3 or KS4. Each lesson has a series of slides that explain the focus for the lesson then tasks that help to develop students understanding about the topic. The last week focuses on completing a Grade 1 Music Theory past paper to test students knowledge. This resource could be used as a remote learning scheme, homework tasks or even as an extra curricular activity run by a teacher. The slides and activities are exciting to look at and informative, allowing students to have full engagement with the material.
Beginner Music Theory Scheme of Work
This is the seventh two lessons in the Beginner Music Theory Scheme of Work. This scheme of works focuses on giving students the tools necessary to pass a Trinity Grade 1 Music Theory Exam. The course is set over a seven week period with two lessons per week but these could easily be combined. I created this scheme as a remote learning resource for Year 9 students but could be used with any year in KS3 or KS4. Each lesson has a series of slides that explain the focus for the lesson then tasks that help to develop students understanding about the topic. The last week focuses on completing a Grade 1 Music Theory past paper to test students knowledge. This resource could be used as a remote learning scheme, homework tasks or even as an extra curricular activity run by a teacher. The slides and activities are exciting to look at and informative, allowing students to have full engagement with the material.
This remote learning resource is the fourth lesson in a series based on the instruments of the orchestra. The fourth lesson focuses on the brass section of the orchestra. Students will look at multiple brass instruments and enforce this through listening and visuals. All audio and visual resources are embedded into the Power Point.
Students are aware of when they must complete a task as there is a specific icon that indicates to do so. The lesson can be done completely remotely as everything is explained within the slides.
This resource is aimed at KS3 students.
This remote learning resource is the second lesson in a series based on the instruments of the orchestra. The second lesson focuses on the string section of the orchestra. Students will look at multiple string instruments and enforce this through listening and visuals. All audio and visual resources are embedded into the Power Point.
Students are aware of when they must complete a task as there is a specific icon that indicates to do so. The lesson can be done completely remotely as everything is explained within the slides.
This resource is aimed at KS3 students.
This remote learning resource is the third lesson in a series based on the instruments of the orchestra. The third lesson focuses on the woodwind section of the orchestra. Students will look at multiple woodwind instruments and enforce this through listening and visuals. All audio and visual resources are embedded into the Power Point.
Students are aware of when they must complete a task as there is a specific icon that indicates to do so. The lesson can be done completely remotely as everything is explained within the slides.
This resource is aimed at KS3 students.
Beginner Music Theory Scheme of Work
This is the sixth two lessons in the Beginner Music Theory Scheme of Work. This scheme of works focuses on giving students the tools necessary to pass a Trinity Grade 1 Music Theory Exam. The course is set over a seven week period with two lessons per week but these could easily be combined. I created this scheme as a remote learning resource for Year 9 students but could be used with any year in KS3 or KS4. Each lesson has a series of slides that explain the focus for the lesson then tasks that help to develop students understanding about the topic. The last week focuses on completing a Grade 1 Music Theory past paper to test students knowledge. This resource could be used as a remote learning scheme, homework tasks or even as an extra curricular activity run by a teacher. The slides and activities are exciting to look at and informative, allowing students to have full engagement with the material.
This remote learning resource is the fifth lesson in a series based on the instruments of the orchestra. The fifth lesson focuses on the percussion section of the orchestra. Students will look at multiple percussion instruments and enforce this through listening and visuals. All audio and visual resources are embedded into the Power Point.
Students are aware of when they must complete a task as there is a specific icon that indicates to do so. The lesson can be done completely remotely as everything is explained within the slides.
This resource is aimed at KS3 students.
The series of lessons focuses on teaching students how to play the ukulele with no prior knowledge. Lessons are structured in a fun and simple way, giving lots of time for practical in the classroom. This is backed up by the history and theoretical elements of the instrument.
The slides for the lessons are bright and engaging for students, allowing them to learn the instrument in a positive environment.