a sequence of exercises used to prepare the mind, body and voice for singing

a song that originates from a particular country, culture or people that is usually passed down orally

a group of people that are connected because they have things or places in common. For example, a school community

Whole-body warm-ups

British English CC

Breathing Exercises

Standing Tall

I'm warming up my voice

Hi Lo Chickalo

Tideo with a partner

Tideo group game

Sally Go Round the Sun 

Apple Tree 

Ystäväni, Tuttavani

Singing together to build a community

Music

Songs that bring people together

Singing together bonds us together

Singing together to celebrate

Singing together as a school community

Performing together as a school community

Pupils learn that singing often draws communities together to tell stories, comment on history, share happy or sad times and to worship. Through rehearsing and performing a range of songs, pupils explore how different songs capture different emotions.

Singing together: how songs are used in communities

orally, sharing between friends on the yard

How are playground singing games often shared and learnt?

True or false? Playground singing games are only played in this country.

Playground games can help us connect with one another and can help to build a happy, welcoming {{}}.

What happens to your shoulders when you breathe correctly for singing?

When we play singing games, it is important to feel the __________ so we can sing and move in time.

We need to know how the music is organised to play singing games, so we know when it is our turn to sing or to change actions. The way the music is organised is the music's ...

True or false? All music is shared through reading notation.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Singing together to build a community

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.