Playing a Glockenspiel - Unit 3 10 Music Lessons Suitable for pupils in Key Stage 1 and Lower Key Stage 2. Comprising of ten detailed, easy to follow music lessons for pupils with a range of abilities; this unit builds on the skills learned in Units 1 and 2. There are at least ten music lessons in this unit but depending on the age an ability of your pupils, you may choose to deliver them in smaller chunks. This unit of work reinforces how to play glockenspiels correctly, how to read, play and perform using lettered score. It teaches pupils a wider range of songs and introduces three-part harmony. Pupils also learn to use a wider range of musical terms and signs. It can be delivered to a small group of three, or as many pupils as you have. You do not have to have a musical background to teach it. These resources will support your delivery of the National Curriculum for Music. This unit focuses on Listening and Playing (National Curriculum for Music 2013). In addition, the activities also aid development of a range of wider skills including focus, team-work, performing, coordination and confidence. This resource includes; • Ten detailed lesson plans with numerous exercises to practise • A PowerPoint presentation of the lettered scores and song words • Numerous hints, tips and advice to support your pupils in making progress • A set of printable lettered scores and song words • An MP3 file recording of each song, for your support. 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 may not be shared with third parties or used commercially.

Music Activities What to Listen For In Music Key Stage 3 Listening is a fundamental aspect of the music curriculum. Students need to acquire a music vocabulary so that they can talk about the features of music and discuss their responses to these features. This pack uses a range of materials of varying levels which encourage and support students in responding appropriately to the music they are listening to. Works with small groups of students, or as many as you have. Simply choose the music, print and go. Great for supply teachers too! No musical background is required. This resource includes; • A set of 12 printable musical term posters with their definitions, including dynamics, form, genre, harmony, instrumentation, melody, mood, rhythm, texture, tempo, timbre and tonality – great for classroom display • A matching set of 12 printable vocabulary posters for each musical term, designed to guide students and encourage discussion about what they listen for in music – great for classroom display • A set of 28 printable, generic listening exercise worksheets ranging in approach and levels of difficulty so that you can differentiate appropriately. Worksheets are in no particular order; you chose what is most suitable for your cohort In addition there is an easy guide for creating your own posters. 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

Arctic-Themed Music Unit One Unit of Six Music Lessons Reception and Key Stage 1 You do not need a musical background to deliver this unit. Support your pupils with learning about the Arctic in a fun, engaging and practical way. 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. In this Arctic-themed unit, pupils will; • Learn about the metronomeThere 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. • Recognise and use music-specific vocabulary • Repeat simple phrases in time to a steady pulse • Identify a range of animals that live in the Arctic • Perform call and response chants • Compose using call and response form Resources required; • A metronome and access to an online metronome • A recording device (but not essential) This unit includes; • Clear and concise detailed lesson plans • Step-by-step instructions • Colourful Arctic-related images presented through PowerPoint • Opportunities to perform in large and smaller groups • Tried and tested tips and advice You may like to take a look at Controlling Sounds Using Percussion Instruments Unit for Reception and Key Stage 1. 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 Or why not try Identifying Percussion Instruments by Sound & Sight Unit for Reception and Key Stage 1. 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 save money and buy the bundle! Reception and Key Stage 1 Music Bundle Three Units of Seventeen Music Lessons! Arctic-Themed Music Unit Identify These tried and tested music lessons do not require you to a have a musical background. 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 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 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.

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.

Tongue Twisters Key Stages 1 and 2 Click and Go! Good diction is NOT about changing your accent or making you ‘talk posh’. It is about clarity - making sure what you say is heard and comprehended correctly. The most commonly known and used diction exercises are tongue twisters. These 100 tongue twisters will develop children’s listening skills and improve alliteration, pronunciation, diction and vocal technique. As a music and performing arts teacher, I use tongue twisters as part of warm-up routines, however there are so many wider benefits to practising them, including; • Improving pronunciation • Improving accents by using alliteration. • Strengthening and stretching facial muscles • Reducing stuttering and other speech difficulties • Public speakers, an efficient way to warm up before giving a speech • Improving reading skills • Supporting people with lisps • Increasing vocabulary • Increasing fluency • Improving brain connectivity • Neurologists and linguists suggest that tongue twisters are a significant exercise in activating your brain’s performance • Having fun! Perfect for group work and/or one-to-one. This pack includes; • 100 tongues twisters presented through PowerPoint with age-appropriate pictures • A matching set presented as PDF • Tips and hints for teachers Go check out my shop for a wide range of music resources from Newtonlab. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab love to hear how much you and your pupils enjoyed this product. It’s also a great help for other teachers. It would be much appreciated if you could leave a review. 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.

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.

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.

World Oceans Day Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean 8th June Assembly / Presentation Key Stages 3 to 5 Save hours of preparation time, simply download and go! Oceans are the lifeblood of Earth and humankind. No matter how far from the shores we live, oceans affect our lives and the lives of our families, friends and communities. With every breath we take, every drop we drink, we are all connected to the oceans. Our planet depends on the vitality of the oceans to support and sustain it and yet our oceans face major threats as a result of human activity; global climate change, pollution, habitat destruction, invasive species and a dramatic decrease in ocean fish stocks. This age-appropriate presentation aims to; • Raise awareness around the importance of oceans for all life forms • Highlight the major threats our oceans face • Encourage numerous discussions/debates around our planet’s oceans • Ask students to consider what they can do to support and help Earth’s oceans This can be used as a stand-alone assembly or as part of your World Oceans Day activities. Comprising of a; • 37-slide PowerPoint presentation • Detailed accompanying script • Music accompaniment • Relevant prayer If you enjoyed this resource, go check out my shop where you’ll find lots more assemblies 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.

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.

The Piano – Exploring and Experimenting 4 Music Lessons Key Stage 1 and Lower Key Stage 2 You do not have to have a musical background to deliver this unit. The piano can be a great teaching tool. Even if you can’t play it, there are numerous lessons to be learned from this amazing, underrated instrument. So go find this abandoned piece of furniture, get out your polish and duster and let’s learn! In this fun practical-based unit, pupils learn; • How a piano works • That the piano can make lots of different sounds • How a piano is dismantled • What the inside of a piano looks like • The names of parts of the inside of a piano This unit includes; • Clear and concise detailed lesson plans • A range of practical exercises • Numerous hints, tips and advice • A question-and-answer plenary presented as a 30-slide PowerPoint quiz with answers • Suggestions for further learning 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 or with home-schooling. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially.

**Metal Health Awareness ** 2023 Anxiety Assembly / Presentation Key Stages 3 to 5 Save hours of preparation time, simply download and go! We all feel worried, tense or fearful sometimes. These are normal responses to certain situations. But if you live with an anxiety disorder these feelings of fear and danger can be ongoing and impact the ability to live your life as fully as you want to. According to Mental Health UK, a little over 1 in 10 of us will be living with an anxiety disorder at any one time; that’s over 8 million people. But everyone’s experience of anxiety disorders is different. This age-appropriate, assembly aims to; • Raise awareness around anxiety • Offer suggestions as to where support can be accessed • Give students a number of strategies which can be used to help and support themselves, friends and families with their mental wellbeing Comprising of a; • 31-slide PowerPoint presentation • Detailed accompanying script • Music accompaniment • Relevant prayer This resource can be used as a stand-alone assembly and/or as part of your Mental Health Awareness activities. If you enjoyed ‘Mental Health Awareness Week’, go check out my shop for a wide range of assemblies and presentations 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.

Earth Day April 22nd Presentation / Assembly Key Stage 2 Save hours of preparation time; simply download and go! Our planet is an amazing place, but it needs help to thrive. That’s why every year on April the 22nd, millions of people around the globe celebrate Earth Day. Earth Day aims to highlight the dangers our planet is facing and encourage us all, to protect it. When Earth suffers, we all suffer. But what can we do? This age-appropriate presentation aims to; • Outline some of issues that Earth is facing • Offer suggestions as to how we can make a difference • Demonstrate the beauty of planet Earth • Remind us that we all have a responsibility to act to ensure we protect what we all value: a healthy future for our precious planet Comprising of a; • 38-slide PowerPoint presentation • Detailed script • Music accompaniment • Prayer for Earth Day This resource can be used as a stand-alone assembly and/or as part of your Earth Day activities. If you enjoyed ‘Earth Day’, go check out my shop for a wide range of assemblies and presentations from Newtonlab. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab As a practising 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.

Earth Day April 22nd Presentation / Assembly Key Stages 3 to 5 Save hours of preparation time, simply download and go! We exist because Earth exists. The planet we want to live with and would like future generations to live with, is in trouble. Protecting it has always been a theme of Earth Day, but this call to action is becoming more urgent by the year. Scientists say that the next 10 years will count most in the fight to avert climate change and the loss of millions of species. We all have a responsibility to act to ensure we protect what we all value: a healthy future for our precious planet. This age-appropriate presentation aims to; • Outline a number of issues that our planet is facing • Offer some suggestions as to how we can make a difference • Remind us of our responsibility to act to ensure we protect planet Earth Comprising of a; • 37-slide PowerPoint presentation • Detailed script • Music accompaniment • Prayer for Earth Day This resource can be used as a stand-alone assembly and/or as part of your Earth Day activities. If you enjoyed ‘Earth Day’, go check out my shop for more assemblies and presentations 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.

Composers Quiz and Word Search Suitable for Key Stage 4 students. How secure are your GCSE students with their knowledge of composers? These activities reinforce the names of a range of composers, the countries they come from and the musical periods they belong to. This resource is in two parts. Part one requires students find the composers hidden in the word search and link him to his country also hidden in the word search. Words are placed forwards, backwards, up, down and diagonally. Part two asks them to place each composer into their correct music period(s); educational and fun! 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 composer and their country word search and quiz • A composer and their musical period(s) quiz • All answer keys 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.

Listening and Responding Canon in D major – Pachelbel’s Canon 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 Pachelbel’s Canon, 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 from Newtonlab! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Newtonlab

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