Carliannes song is about the fish in an aquarium. Useful as a stimulus for poetry, writing or song writing, Children love the work of their peers. Method -Brainstorm ideas, Chose most relevant words and then find words which rhyme with them. Take the first sentence as a blueprint for subsequent lines (syllables) Develop a backing track using Dance E jay or a similar programme. Run in slide mode to hear sound.

PowerPoint works in conjunction with the videos in downloads..Using the Viking raids as a starting point, the PowerPoint looks at the chanting of monks from Benedictine to the modern Gregorians. Both videos are very soothing and can be played as a standalone resource before Assemblies or in a quiet time of the day. The work concludes with a little leaflet that is a response to the music. Mix and match! Web addresses to these source materials are included.

This popular music is used for calming and focusing the children at any time of the day. I use it as the children enter Assembly.. The images and music are interspersed with snippets of information to keep the children focused. The music is on a loop. I have cut the full performance . The link to RE is 'Special Places' and to- P H S E - Music is an incredible way to soothe jagged emotions. File must be viewed in slide mode

You will recognize this beautifully evocative piece of music immediately y 'It can be used in many ways-as a self running file with embedded music, its useful to have running as the children enter the hall for Assembly. There are questions and pointers to focus the children's attention to the music.. I have cut it to 3 minutes, but the file is programmed to run on a loop. It can be used in the day to soothe and calm. Sound will only be heard in slide mode,.

The wonderful story of the dog and the dolphin who became friends. I have put the web address to the original video but I have included my adapted version in the downloads as the scene when the shark appears is a little frightening for younger viewers I have a also written the soundtrack,. Whatever age, this video captures children’s hearts. It can be used during Assembly or when the children walk in.

Humorous illustrated posters defining key musical vocabulary .Alphabetical order

Worksheets with self explanatory activity. Children are given the rhyming words and choose the appropriate ones to make up their song. They then add a simple accompaniment choosing an instrument from the list.. There is also a resource under 'Music for the summer' which has suitable music to play. I use windows photo gallery to print out the worksheets on A4 paper

Two of Vera Lynn's most popular songs ' We'll meet again ' and 'White Cliffs of Dover ' put together in a medley Sound will play when in Slide Mode. View in normal mode if you wish to view words only. Backing track included. Lyrics and chords on the PowerPoint.

Two examples of different pitch (singing) Paul Robson and Diana Danrau from Queen of the night. There is a suggested activity for the children to compose with instruments. They could try their voices if you like. I have edited these videos so they get to the good 'bits quickly. For some reason, the children were entranced by them ! The web addresses are for the full length versions and original sources

Write your own Celtic rap as inspired by the BBC’s horrible histories. Worksheet and video Lyrics for the rap with sound bites to aid learning. Finding suitable tempo. Listed Learning objectives I have included the video as some schools are not allowed to access You Tube.The web-link is to the original source

First part of the Assembly- the children have to guess which language is used to say hello Second part -a chant from Sing up with audio guide It can be done in Assembly from scratch as it needs a leader (yourself ) and an echo- the children. Third part - A humorous poem about an early morning greeting SOUND WILL WORK WHEN THE FILE IS VIEWED IN SLIDE SHOW MODE Web-link to original source

Video with sailors singing 'What shall we do with the drunken sailor?' Guitar chords and diagrams on the words A min and G Illustrations and lyrics on the PowerPoint. Children never seem to tire of this song ! Fits in with the Pirate theme The web address is for the original source In the premium section, I have mp3s for another version of Drunken sailor which has parts for the children to play along to.

The prosperity of the Vikings. The raid on Lindisfarne. Drama lesson about the monks and their vows of silence The link is to a video describing the preparation for the journey

Slide show about the dragon fly and small booklet entitled 'Who am I '. Children have to suggest questions which will lead their 'audience ' to the answer Dragon fly.

An opportunity to hear ( embedded files ) the barrel organ playing melodies we associate with the circus. Plenty of opportunity to move to the music. The file lends itself to adaptation but you will lose sound if you delete the slide with sound on. The modern version of Nelly the elephant-is included The PowerPoint is a stimulus to creating music and moving. Elephant poem and a worksheet for an information text about the circus. Would appreciate feed back. The Moscow state circus PPT contains maps, information and images from a geographical point of view. Feedback appreciated

Photos of artifacts and questions about school 50 years ago.

Examining plant parts Comparing them to others What do they need

What characteristics do humans and animals share?

Science leaf classification. Drawing school grounds Rousseau Shape colour .

Images of the rainforest and-where the animals live.