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Find your voice and share the joy of singing
The Primary Singing Toolkit is a free digital resource for primary music teachers. The resource is brought to you by the ISM Trust, in partnership with the Voices Foundation and supported by the Schools Music Association (SMA). Discover inspirational and practical singing strategies to enhance your music curriculum, and feel empowered to share the joy of singing with your students.
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5 MINUTES
Introduction to the song
In the introduction to lesson 1, we introduce the resource and meet the teachers who will be learning alongside you.
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4 MINUTES
Teaching a call and response song
In lesson 1 part 2, we start by teaching the song 'Essequibo River' to the class.
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2 MINUTES
Playing with the song
In lesson 1 part 3, we develop our learning by playing with the song.
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4 MINUTES
Dancing with the song
In lesson 1 part 4, we play with the song by dancing whilst singing it.
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3 MINUTES
How to use a song to teach music elements
In the introduction to lesson 2, we discuss how to use a song to teach specific music elements.
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10 MINUTES
Using the song to teach pitch
In lesson 2 part 2, we use the ‘response’ phrase to identify pitch level changes using body percussion and a clapping game.
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12 MINUTES
Using the song to teach me, ray and doh
In lesson 2 part 3, we use the song to teach the singing names 'me', 'ray' and 'doh', and to compose using 'human notation'.
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8 MINUTES
Game to notation on a stave
In lesson 3, we use 'human notation' as a tool to teach the beginnings of written notation.
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4 MINUTES
Creating a composition using blob notation
In lesson 3 part 2, we create compositions using 'blob notation' on a three-string stave.
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8 MINUTES
Five-line stave
In lesson 3 part 3, we introduce the five-line stave and expand on our understanding of rhythm and pitch.
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18 MINUTES
Healthy singing
In lesson 4, Charles and Jenny reflect on the sessions so far and we move on to vocal and choral development.
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15 MINUTES
Getting started with leading your choir
In lesson 5, we look at the key concepts of conducting and choral leadership, with a toolkit to start every song and some things to watch out for.
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10 MINUTES
Building to part singing and leading a round
In lesson 6, we move from singing in unison to leading a two, three and then four-part round.
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9 MINUTES
Refining a song
In lesson 7, we think about how to refine a song, using the three Ps - Posture, Precision and Performance.
Conclusion
We hope the resource has been helpful, and has empowered you to share the joy of singing with your students.