Classroom Gems: Games, Ideas and Activities for Primary Music

Designed with busy teachers in mind, the Classroom Gems series draws together an extensive selection of practical, tried-and-tested, off-the-shelf ideas, games and activities, guaranteed to transform any lesson or classroom in an instant.

Easily navigable, allowing you to choose the right activity quickly and easily, these invaluable resources are guaranteed to save you time and are a must-have tool to plan, prepare and deliver first-rate lessons.

Games, Ideas and Activities for Primary Music is a handy tool full of simple activities and instructions to help you feel more confident teaching Music. Prior musical knowledge is not necessary to use these activities to enhance creativity in your classroom.

This resource will provide a strong base of accessible ideas to help bring music lessons to life. Activities organised by skill – singing, rhythm, playing, listening Contains a music glossary to help de-mystify musical terminology “Useful resources” section Cross-curricular links to inspire creativity across the primary curriculum Activities can be easily adapted to suit different classes or topics Contains a section of advanced activities, for more adventurous teachers Accompanying website where you can view and download all the music featured in the book - www.pearsoned.co.uk/minto

Instant ideas to brighten up your classroom!

Donna Minto has been involved in music teaching for thirty years. Her current post involves teaching in four primary schools, from ages 3 to 11. She has written 25 topic related songbooks under the banner of Notable Songs Ltd. and was recently successful in obtaining the status of Chartered Teacher awarded by the General Teaching Council of Scotland.