Create your own curriculum with Kidstrument
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How to Build and Save Your Own Music Lessons with Kidstrument (Step-by-Step Guide for Primary Teachers) This guide walks you through exactly what’s happening in the video above.…
The Current State of Music Education in Primary Schools (UK)
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Music in UK primary schools has never been more varied — with high expectations from the Model Music Curriculum (MMC), new digital tools, and a wide range of…
5 Quick Rhythm Starters to use Today
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Looking for easy, engaging music activities to grab your class’s attention? These five rhythm starters take just minutes to run, need no instruments, and fit perfectly into any…
Teaching Rhythm in Primary School: Strategies That Work
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Teaching Rhythm in Primary School: Strategies That Work Getting every child to clap in time might sound simple — but teaching rhythm and pulse in a primary classroom…
How to Teach Music Without Being a Specialist Teacher
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Many primary teachers admit they don’t feel confident teaching music. Some worry about their own singing voice, others about not being able to read notation. The good news?…
The Complete Guide to the Primary Music Curriculum (UK)
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Music is more than just an extra subject on the timetable. It develops listening skills, creativity, coordination, and confidence, while also giving children a shared cultural experience. The…
How to Assess Music in Primary Schools
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What the Curriculum and Ofsted Expect At KS1, pupils should be singing tunefully, keeping a pulse, and experimenting with sound. By KS2, they’re expected to perform more confidently,…