Teacher Pack: KS1 Music
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About this resource
A planning companion for KS1 Music. Maps the pack to the four NC statutory requirements and the Model Music Curriculum musicianship strand (pulse, rhythm, pitch), gives a broader suggested listening list with public-domain composers, explains the Kodály syllable method used throughout the pack, and lays out a 6-lesson scheme.
Particularly useful is the honest section on what the pack CAN’T do — Learnaroo Hub doesn’t play audio — and which DfE-recommended free resources fill that gap (BBC Ten Pieces, BBC Bitesize, Sing Up).
What you'll learn
- Inter-related dimensions of music DfE NC Music KS1 req 4
- Listening & real composers DfE NC Music KS1 req 3
- Pitch: high & low DfE NC Music KS1 + MMC (musicianship: pitch)
- Pulse & beat DfE NC Music KS1 + Model Music Curriculum (musicianship)
- Rhythm (ta & ti-ti syllables) DfE NC Music KS1 + MMC (musicianship: rhythm)
- Singing songs, chants & rhymes DfE NC Music KS1 req 1
Inside this resource
- 3 printable pages
For the student — how to do this
You're going to complete a printable activity sheet about music. It should take about 15 minutes. Take your time — there's no rush. If you get stuck, ask a grown-up.
For parents and carers
This is a printable activity sheet for Key Stage 1 music — about 15 minutes of focused activity. Your child can complete this on their own or with you alongside. There's no pressure to finish in one sitting.
Their best score, the time taken, and any answers they got wrong will all be saved automatically to your dashboard so you can see how they're getting on.
For teachers and tutors
A a printable activity sheet aligned to the DfE National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 music. Use as a standalone activity, a homework task, or a lesson plenary.
Pupils' completion data and assessment scores flow into the class dashboard so you can spot who needs support and on which sub-topic.
How to check the work
Compare the child's answers to the answer key (where one is included). For activities without a single right answer — drawings, reflections, or open-ended writing — talk through what they did and why. Process matters as much as outcome.