In this short animation Tim, who is rather a curious little tadpole, has a very important question. And maybe, just maybe, there’s a birthday soon on the pond. from Storynory.com

Interactive question with audio clip.

Children's singing game from Saydisc's Children's Singing Games, recorded at Ballyheigue and Glenderry Primary Schools, Southern Ireland (1975)

Children's singing game from Saydisc's Children's Singing Games, recorded at Lon-las School, Llansamet, Swansea (1982)

Children's skipping game from Saydisc's Children's Singing Games, recorded on the street in Workington (1961)

Pop song from the second of Disney's 'High School Musical' films, sung by character Sharpay. Along with the possibility this could be used as an example song for structure and lyrics for a songwriter unit, pupils at upper KS2 may also find it valuable for PSHE to discuss the portrayal of character Sharpay, the message this song puts across and the reaction of those around her.

Rumoured to have been written by Henry VIII, this is a typical Tudor song featuring a rhythmic ostinato on tambourine with melody and accompaniment on recorders. The song is played three times on this recording, first instrumental, then sung by solo male voice and finally with a group of singers in harmony.

Piece from Lambeth Music Service’s MX Sing; a child-centred approach to music teaching for Years 1 and 2, based on Kodály principles, using singing and singing games with fun and learning through play at its heart. Uses solfa notes mi, re and do in D major.

Piece from Lambeth Music Service’s MX Sing; a child-centred approach to music teaching for Years 1 and 2, based on Kodály principles, using singing and singing games with fun and learning through play at its heart. Uses solfa notes so, mi and do in C major.

Tone set from Lambeth Music Service’s MX Sing; a child-centred approach to music teaching for Years 1 and 2, based on Kodály principles, using singing and singing games with fun and learning through play at its heart.