Improving rhythmic awareness & pulse internalisation. This fun and simple KS2 activity uses a short call and response chant to introduce samba rhythms. As the activity progresses, the words are taken away, building up children’s rhythmic awareness and pulse internalisation. This activity can be extended to include percussion instruments and is a great warm up for a music session.

In this activity children learn the poem 'Remember, remember the fifth of November', concentrating on understanding the poem's rhythm and pulse. By later replacing some words with actions, children internalise the pulse and the words are consolidated further. This principle can be used with other poems of this type, and indeed songs as well, that are chosen to link with a topic. In this film Artis Specialist Russell Lucas (Gloop) demonstrates &'Replace the word&'; working with Year 3/4 children from Ponsbourne St Mary's CE Primary School in Hertfordshire.

First you make your fingers click is a cleverly written chant in which there is a click, a slap, a stamp and a clap, each on a different beat of the bar. It gets children thinking about rhythm and is useful to improve their sense of rhythm and musicality. The activity can be extended by taking the words out and doing just the actions - this will develop pulse internalisation and children's overall musicality. This activity is a good warm up for a music session and also helps to get children ready for work.

The third in a series of 10 resources for primary school teachers, to help facilitate exploration of the philosophical question 'What is art?' Each resource contains a stimulus in the form of one of internationally renowned sculptor Do Ho Suh's works. These images are partnered with suggested discussion starters and Key Stage specific activities, linked to the performing arts and a curriculum topic. This question was the focus for a UK-wide competition run by Artis in Spring 2015. Full details available at artiseducation.com/whatisart

The seventh in a series of 10 resources for primary school teachers, to help facilitate exploration of the philosophical question 'What is art?' Each resource contains a stimulus in the form of one of internationally renowned sculptor Do Ho Suh's works. These images are partnered with suggested discussion starters and Key Stage specific activities, linked to the performing arts and a curriculum topic. This question was the focus for a UK-wide competition run by Artis in Spring 2015. Full details available at artiseducation.com/whatisart

The second in a series of 10 resources for primary school teachers, to help facilitate exploration of the philosophical question 'What is art?' Each resource contains a stimulus in the form of one of internationally renowned sculptor Do Ho Suh's works. These images are partnered with suggested discussion starters and Key Stage specific activities, linked to the performing arts and a curriculum topic. This question was the focus for a UK-wide competition run by Artis in Spring 2015. Full details available at artiseducation.com/whatisart

The ninth in a series of 10 resources for primary school teachers, to help facilitate exploration of the philosophical question 'What is art?' Each resource contains a stimulus in the form of one of internationally renowned sculptor Do Ho Suh's works. These images are partnered with suggested discussion starters and Key Stage specific activities, linked to the performing arts and a curriculum topic. This question was the focus for a UK-wide competition run by Artis in Spring 2015. Full details available at artiseducation.com/whatisart

The fifth in a series of 10 resources for primary school teachers, to help facilitate exploration of the philosophical question 'What is art?' Each resource contains a stimulus in the form of one of internationally renowned sculptor Do Ho Suh's works. These images are partnered with suggested discussion starters and Key Stage specific activities, linked to the performing arts and a curriculum topic. This question was the focus for a UK-wide competition run by Artis in Spring 2015. Full details available at artiseducation.com/whatisart

The eighth in a series of 10 resources for primary school teachers, to help facilitate exploration of the philosophical question 'What is art?' Each resource contains a stimulus in the form of one of internationally renowned sculptor Do Ho Suh's works. These images are partnered with suggested discussion starters and Key Stage specific activities, linked to the performing arts and a curriculum topic. This question was the focus for a UK-wide competition run by Artis in Spring 2015. Full details available at artiseducation.com/whatisart

The last resource in the series of ten creative resources for class teachers to explore this philosophical question. The resources use the installations of sculptor Do Ho Suh to stimulate a physical exploration of the arts and many other curriculum areas.

The sixth in a series of 10 resources for primary school teachers, to help facilitate exploration of the philosophical question 'What is art?' Each resource contains a stimulus in the form of one of internationally renowned sculptor Do Ho Suh's works. These images are partnered with suggested discussion starters and Key Stage specific activities, linked to the performing arts and a curriculum topic. This question was the focus for a UK-wide competition run by Artis in Spring 2015. Full details available at artiseducation.com/whatisart

The fourth in a series of 10 resources for primary school teachers, to help facilitate exploration of the philosophical question 'What is art?' Each resource contains a stimulus in the form of one of internationally renowned sculptor Do Ho Suh's works. These images are partnered with suggested discussion starters and Key Stage specific activities, linked to the performing arts and a curriculum topic. This question was the focus for a UK-wide competition run by Artis in Spring 2015. Full details available at artiseducation.com/whatisart

The first in a series of 10 resources for primary school teachers, to help facilitate exploration of the philosophical question 'What is art?' Each resource contains a stimulus in the form of one of internationally renowned sculptor Do Ho Suh's works. These images are partnered with suggested discussion starters and Key Stage specific activities, linked to the performing arts and a curriculum topic. This question was the focus for a UK-wide competition run by Artis last term. Full details available at artiseducation.com/whatisart

Artis Specialist Bling shares her entertaining warm up which uses music and movement to energise, encourage teamwork and strengthen confidence. This exercise is suitable for both KS1 and KS2. You can find more free teaching resources on our website. http://www.artiseducation.com/teaching-resources/

Enhancing concentration, teamwork & listening. This activity begins with children closing their eyes, listening for an instrument and responding to the location of the sound. Concentration and listening are key as children need real focus to follow the sound and respond appropriately. This is a great activity for team work and group awareness with children working as a collective, moving and responding together.