Guest Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Hi everyone, I think I've just about got my head around planning for a reception class after planning for Yr 6 for last 3 years. However, I've got a bit of a mental block with songs to sing at carpet time and dance lessons. Our head is very keen for a creative development of our curriculum across the board but I just can't think how to begin. Do you have any good resources that you would suggest with songs and also something for dance and movement type activities.? I would be very grateful for help here. Thanks in advance Moisy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfer Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 I would recommend the Music Express book and CDs from AC Black. They do books for Foundation up to Y6 and are very good. here is alink to it but I know you can buy it in WH Smiths. http://www.acblack.com/Catalogue/details.a...mp;dept%5Fid=10 Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Thanks sss65 for that link. I will speak to Head about looking at scheme. Does anyone else have any suggestions? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wolfie Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 "Bobby Shaftoe, clap your hands" by Sue Nicholls is a really good resource for songs with nursery and reception - lots of new words to old tunes that you can tie in with your daily routines and use for circle times too- I woudl thoroughly recommend it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 there are lots of resources on the web. I have just found a canadian one (recommended by my cousin who teaches pre-K) look for Dr. Jean. She has some fantastic ideas. Might be a good idea to go on google canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Just remembered, try this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Many thanks for your replies Wolfie and ecorri1. I'll look in to both of them. Moisy x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Music express is great - we were bought this in school last year and have used it a lot. I love Preschool Education for finding songs - all listed in themes and most are to familiar tunes There is a book in the 'little books' series which is for dance which is also good - comes with a CD of suggested music to accompany each dance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Thanks for the link Susan. Got to laugh though........... live in the same village as Shropshire Music Service, they use our premises, know the staff, they've been in to do work with us but............ never heard of the site before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 I like Kaye Umansky Three books Three singing pigs-traditional stories LOVE baby bear rap Three tapping teddies Three rapping rats Three rocking crocs I have another in the same style but its at work I use it so often which is number based songs and old favourite This Little Puffin I've used Music express F1 last year for PPA coverage and its great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 We too use music express for music but my dance is all taken from 'Let's go Zudie O' AC Black again I think - I was recommended it by an advisor and it is brill, has cd and music and dvd clips to share too - we all love it, suitable for nursery too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Thanks for the link Susan. Got to laugh though........... live in the same village as Shropshire Music Service, they use our premises, know the staff, they've been in to do work with us but............ never heard of the site before well you learn something new every day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Hi, Thanks everyone for your help. I have got lots to buy for school now!! Moisy xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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