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BrainySongs

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BrainySongs produce content-rich science songs in audio and video format with high quality supporting activities for children KS1 - KS2 You can find a selection of our activities here. Songs can be used as lesson starters and 'breaks' during lessons, but when used in conjunction with specially activities, songs can serve a nucleus to grab attention and develop ideas surrounding a topic. I am delighted that so many of you have left positive comments - Thank You!

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BrainySongs produce content-rich science songs in audio and video format with high quality supporting activities for children KS1 - KS2 You can find a selection of our activities here. Songs can be used as lesson starters and 'breaks' during lessons, but when used in conjunction with specially activities, songs can serve a nucleus to grab attention and develop ideas surrounding a topic. I am delighted that so many of you have left positive comments - Thank You!
PARTS OF THE BODY | Location and names of 15 body parts
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PARTS OF THE BODY | Location and names of 15 body parts

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Content covered in this activity: naming 15 parts of the human body, observing, and describing how they move through actions. ‘Parts of the Human Body Song’ is perfect for the Y1 science unit called ‘Animals, including Humans’. However, since science knows no borders, it fits pretty much any science curriculum. So go on; try a new type of relaxing educational activity with your kids - learning through song. It’s fun, it’s engaging, and it’s highly effective! Associated keywords: wiggle, jiggle, toes, nod, head, rub, nose, bend, elbows, knees, turn, rotate, waist, neck, chin, touch, raise, leg, open, arms jump, palms, to flap, ears, to straighten, thighs, to squeeze, heels, to tap, to fall, blood flow, extremities, fingers. How to get the best out of BrainySongs resources: Listen/watch the song video [link in download] a few times before completing the worksheet. Children absorb so much in this process, especially target vocabulary. Discuss/ask questions about the video pausing it as necessary. It is hoped that BrainySongs will stimulate a general curiosity in science, nature, and music at the same time. BrainySongs – Science Storytelling Through Song. These worksheets are part of a much larger resource available on our website. Links to all resources and information about BrainySongs: brainysongs.com Thank you for trying BrainySongs!
THE FIVE SENSES for Year 1
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THE FIVE SENSES for Year 1

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What are the names of the five senses? Which part of the body is associated with each sense? There are 3 FREE worksheets to be used with this video learning activity (in the unit Animals, including Humans). This is also a great resource for ESL students learning English. How to get the best out of this resource Listen/watch the song video which contains stunning, helpful images. Key words/phrases are also included in the video itself. Discuss/ask questions about the video pausing during a second play etc Use the worksheets in order. Most students should be able to tackle the first sheet with guidance. The second and third sheets may need more teacher input and indeed may be used purely as a stimulus for discussion in class. Hopefully, by listening to the song several times, the young learners will grow to like the song and pick up more key vocabulary in the process. It is hoped that BrainySongs will stimulate a general curiosity in the subject and a love of Science and Music at the same time. If you enjoy this completely free resource, kindly give it a review – hope that makes sense :-) thanks!
EVERYDAY MATERIALS - OBJECTS AND MATERIALS  for Year 1
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EVERYDAY MATERIALS - OBJECTS AND MATERIALS for Year 1

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Content covered in this activity: properties of some common materials, understanding that names like TV or bag are not materials but the names of objects, naming some common materials, looking at the properties of certain materials, an understanding that everything is made of matter. This song: ‘Materials and Their Properties Song’ is perfect for the Y1 science unit called Everyday Materials, but since science knows no borders, it fits pretty much any science curriculum. So go on; try a new type of relaxing educational activity with your kids - learning through song. It’s fun, it’s engaging, and it’s highly effective! Associated keywords: matter, materials, object, clock, TV, shiny, metal, spoon, bag, plastic, hard, soft, smooth, rough, dull, float, sink, stone, bowl, wood, wool, jumper, cup, ceramic. How to get the best out of BrainySongs resources: Listen/watch the song video [link in download] a few times before completing the worksheet. Children absorb so much in this process, especially target vocabulary. Discuss/ask questions about the video pausing it as necessary. It is hoped that BrainySongs will stimulate a general curiosity in science, nature, and music at the same time. These complimentary worksheets are part of a much larger resource available on our website. Links to all resources and information about BrainySongs: brainysongs.com Thank you for trying BrainySongs!
PARTS AND FUNCTIONS OF A PLANT
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PARTS AND FUNCTIONS OF A PLANT

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Content covered in this activity: the four main parts of a flowering plant, the functions of these parts, mention of photosynthesis and that it produces sugar [glucose not mentioned at this level]. This song: ‘The Parts of a Plant Song’ is perfect for the Y1 and Y2 science units called ‘Plants’. However, since science knows no borders, it fits pretty much any science curriculum. So go on; try a new type of relaxing educational activity with your kids - learning through song. It’s fun, it’s engaging, and it’s highly effective! Associated keywords: roots, stem, minerals, soil, water, green leaves, leaves, the Sun, photosynthesis, flower, sugar, smell, to attract, bees. How to get the best out of BrainySongs resources: Listen/watch the song video [link in download] a few times before completing the worksheet. Children absorb so much in this process, especially target vocabulary. Discuss/ask questions about the video pausing it as necessary. This complimentary worksheet is a sample of a much larger resource available on our website. It is hoped that BrainySongs will stimulate a general curiosity in science, nature, and music at the same time. Links to all resources and information about BrainySongs: brainysongs.com Thank you for trying BrainySongs!
TYPES OF TREES (Deciduous & Evergreen)
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TYPES OF TREES (Deciduous & Evergreen)

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Content covered in this activity: classifying trees according to whether they lose their leaves in winter or not, explanation as to why deciduous trees lose their leaves in autumn and why evergreen trees do not, examples of deciduous and evergreen trees. This song: ‘The Types of Trees Song’ is perfect for the Y1 science unit called ‘Plants’. However, since science knows no borders, it fits pretty much any science curriculum. So go on; try a new type of relaxing educational activity with your kids - learning through song. It’s fun, it’s engaging, and it’s highly effective! Associated keywords: deciduous, evergreen, fall, autumn, dormant, making food, waxy leaves, store water, thin and fragile, to shed, autumn, winter, spring, summer, to lose leaves, maple, oak, apple, pear, spruce, fir, holly, pine. How to get the best out of BrainySongs resources: Listen/watch the song video [link in download] a few times before completing the worksheet. Children absorb so much in this process, especially target vocabulary. Discuss/ask questions about the video pausing it as necessary. These complimentary worksheets are part of a much larger resource available on our website. It is hoped that BrainySongs will stimulate a general curiosity in science, nature, and music at the same time. Links to all resources and information about BrainySongs: brainysongs.com Thank you for trying BrainySongs!
CARNIVORES, HERBIVORES & OMNIVORES, Classifying Animals as to what they eat
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CARNIVORES, HERBIVORES & OMNIVORES, Classifying Animals as to what they eat

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Content covered in this activity: different kinds of animals, animals grouped according to what they eat. This song: Carnivores, Herbivores and Omnivores Song is perfect for the Y1 science unit called 'Animals, including humans’ but since science knows no borders, it fits pretty much any science curricula. So go on; try a new type of relaxing educational activity with your kids - learning through song. It’s fun, it’s engaging, and it’s highly effective! Associated keywords: omnivores, humans, herbivores, carnivores, teeth (molars, incisors, canines, meat, herbs, ants, bears, rats, boars, monkeys, lions, leopards, tigers, tabby cats, veggies, fruit, grass, goats, sheep, kangaroo, wombats, elephants. How to get the best out of BrainySongs resources: Listen/watch the song video [link in download] a few times before completing the worksheet. Children absorb so much in this process, especially target vocabulary. Discuss/ask questions about the video pausing it as necessary. These complimentary worksheets are part of a much larger resource available on our website. It is hoped that BrainySongs will stimulate a general curiosity in science, nature, and music at the same time. Links to all resources and information about BrainySongs: brainysongs.com Thank you for trying BrainySongs!
EVERYDAY MATERIALS, Structures, Objects, Materials and their Uses
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EVERYDAY MATERIALS, Structures, Objects, Materials and their Uses

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Content covered in this activity: choosing everyday materials according to their properties, considering which materials to use in which climate, uses of materials. This song: ‘Everyday Materials’ is perfect for the Y1 science unit called ‘Materials and Their Properties’. However, since science knows no borders, it fits pretty much any science curriculum. So go on; try a new type of relaxing educational activity with your kids - learning through song. It’s fun, it’s engaging, and it’s highly effective! Associated keywords: to build, materials, matter, properties, uses, waterproof, transparent, strong, brick, glass, turf, thatch, Perspex, slate, terracotta, stone, wood. How to get the best out of BrainySongs resources: Listen/watch the song video [link in download] a few times before completing the worksheet. Children absorb so much in this process, especially target vocabulary. Discuss/ask questions about the video pausing it as necessary. It is hoped that BrainySongs will stimulate a general curiosity in science, nature, and music at the same time. These complimentary worksheets are part of a much larger resource available on our website. Links to all resources and information about BrainySongs: brainysongs.com Thank you for trying BrainySongs!
SEASONAL CHANGES, 3 Types of Clouds, Observing Weather
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SEASONAL CHANGES, 3 Types of Clouds, Observing Weather

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Content covered in this activity: the 3 types of clouds, cirrus, stratus and cumulus clouds, predicting weather by looking at different cloud patterns, clouds in different seasons, why clouds form and how they float. This song: ‘The Types of Clouds Song’ is perfect for the Y1 science unit called ‘Seasonal Changes’. However, since science knows no borders, it fits pretty much any science curriculum. So go on; try a new type of relaxing educational activity with your kids - learning through song. It’s fun, it’s engaging, and it’s highly effective! Associated keywords: clouds, types of clouds, blue sky, water vapour, water droplets, predict the weather, stormy, rainy, stratus, cirrus, cumulus, to float, fluffy, fair-weather, thunderstorms, thin and wispy, ice, drizzle, overcast. How to get the best out of BrainySongs resources: Listen/watch the song video [link in download] a few times before completing the worksheet. Children absorb so much in this process, especially target vocabulary. Discuss/ask questions about the video pausing it as necessary. These complimentary worksheets are part of a much larger resource available on our website. It is hoped that BrainySongs will stimulate a general curiosity in science, nature, and music at the same time. Links to all resources and information about BrainySongs: brainysongs.com Thank you for trying BrainySongs!
SEASONAL CHANGES | Characteristics of Each Season | Reason for the Seasons
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SEASONAL CHANGES | Characteristics of Each Season | Reason for the Seasons

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Content covered in this activity: differences in weather between the seasons, characteristics of each season, reasons for the seasons, tilt of the Earth to the Sun, examples of plants and animals in different seasons. This song: ‘The Seasonal Changes Song’ is perfect for the Y1 science unit called ‘Seasonal Changes’. However, since science knows no borders, it fits pretty much any science curriculum. So go on; try a new type of relaxing educational activity with your kids - learning through song. It’s fun, it’s engaging, and it’s highly effective! Associated keywords: the seasons, spring, autumn, fall, winter, snow, days are short, days drawing out, hibernation, tilt of the Earth, sun, frost, sprout, seeds, light and heat, crops, growth, deciduous, to shed, harvest, collecting nuts, short nights, day length. How to get the best out of BrainySongs resources: Listen/watch the song video [link in download] a few times before completing the worksheet. Children absorb so much in this process, especially target vocabulary. Discuss/ask questions about the video pausing it as necessary. These complimentary worksheets are part of a much larger resource available on our website. It is hoped that BrainySongs will stimulate a general curiosity in science, nature, and music at the same time. Links to all resources and information about BrainySongs: brainysongs.com Thank you for trying BrainySongs!
Animal Classification for Y1 | 5 Types of Vertebrates
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Animal Classification for Y1 | 5 Types of Vertebrates

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Content covered in this activity: the five types of vertebrates, characteristics of each of these classes of animal, grouping animals according to their special features. This song: ‘The Animal Classification Song’ is perfect for the Y1 science unit called ‘’Animals, including Humans’. However, since science knows no borders, it fits pretty much any science curriculum. So go on; try a new type of relaxing educational activity with your kids - learning through song. It’s fun, it’s engaging, and it’s highly effective! Associated keywords: mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, vertebrates, cold-blooded, dry skin, scales, fins, wings, hair, tadpoles, breathing, gills, slimy skin, slippery skin, salty water, fresh water, feathers, warm blooded, birth to live babies. How to get the best out of BrainySongs resources: Listen/watch the song video [link in download] a few times before completing the worksheet. Children absorb so much in this process, especially target vocabulary. Discuss/ask questions about the video pausing it as necessary. It is hoped that BrainySongs will stimulate a general curiosity in science, nature, and music at the same time. These complimentary worksheets are part of a much larger resource available on our website. Links to all resources and information about BrainySongs: brainysongs.com Thank you for trying BrainySongs!