Starting music in the classroom - free CPD

Starting music in the classroom is a series of free (for Hampshire schools) stand-alone sessions designed for anyone wishing to improve their knowledge of areas of the primary music curriculum delivered on one day - the 6th February 2023 at The Maltings in Alton.

Delegates will be able to choose to attend the sessions best suited to their needs without committing to attend for the full day. The full programme for the day is below

Session 1 9.30 – 10.30

Getting creative - KS1

Explore using creative activities in the KS1 classroom and how to use these activities for assessment purposes

Are you listening carefully? KS2

Listening is an essential part of the KS2 music curriculum. Come and find out what to listen to and how to maximise listening opportunities

Reading and teaching notation - primary

This session will introduce how to read and teach musical notation. No prior music reading knowledge necessary!

Session 2

11.00 – 12.00

Getting creative - KS2

Listening is an essential part of the KS1 music curriculum. Come and find out what to listen to and how to maximise listening opportunities Explore using creative activities in the KS2 classroom and how to use these activities for assessment purposes

Singing in the classroom - KS1

Singing together helps to develop musical understanding and skills. Bring your singing voice and enjoy exploring some fun and engaging songs suitable for KS1

Pitchin’ in - primary

Discover how to play a range of tuned percussion instruments and how to use them to develop your students' understanding of pitch

Session 3 1.00 – 2.00

Musical fun and games - KS1

Come and try out a range of KS1 musical games that support musical learning

Singing in the classroom - KS2

Singing together helps to develop musical understanding and skills. Bring your singing voice and enjoy exploring some fun and engaging songs suitable for KS2

Musical IT - KS1

Explore a range of musical IT programmes and apps and how to use them in the KS1 classroom to support inclusivity and develop musical understanding

Session 4 2.15 – 3.15

Musical fun and games - KS2

Come and try out a range of KS2 musical games that support musical learning

Are you listening carefully? KS1

Listening is an essential part of the KS1 music curriculum. Come and find out what to listen to and how to maximise listening opportunities

Musical IT KS2

Explore a range of musical IT programmes and apps and how to use them in the KS2 classroom to support inclusivity and develop musical understanding

Click here to book a place Starting Music in the Classroom 2023