Key Stage 2
Learn Makaton signs, singing and body percussion for Life’s a Happy Song by The Muppets then try it out with the performance video.
Sing, learn the signs and do body percussion to Shake The Mango Tree performed by a group of children in Uganda in association with Sesame Street, filmed and directed by non-profit organisation Fount of Mercy.
Join in with our inclusive series of musical and sensory activities created for SEND pupils in Early Years and Key Stage 1. Featuring action songs, rhythms, rhymes and of course Makaton signs, join in with Vicky where you can!
Key Stage 2
Learn Makaton signs, singing and body percussion for You’re The Voice by John Farnham then try it out with the performance video.
LEARNING VIDEO — LEARN THE LYRICS, SINGING, BODY PERCUSSION AND THE SIGNS
PERFORM ALONG VIDEO — PLAY, SING AND SIGN ALONG THROUGH THE WHOLE SONG
Sing, learn the signs and do body percussion to I Should Be So Lucky by Kylie Minogue.
Join in with our inclusive series of musical and sensory activities created for SEND pupils in Early Years and Key Stage 1. Featuring action songs, rhythms, rhymes and of course Makaton signs, join in with Vicky where you can!
Key Stage 2
Learn Makaton signs, singing and body percussion for Intentions by Justin Bieber and Quavo then try it out with the performance video.
LEARNING VIDEO — LEARN THE LYRICS, SINGING, BODY PERCUSSION AND THE SIGNS
PERFORM ALONG VIDEO — PLAY, SING AND SIGN ALONG THROUGH THE WHOLE SONG
Sing, learn the signs and do body percussion to 1, 2, 3, 4 by Feist and the Sesame Street cast.
Join in with our inclusive series of musical and sensory activities created for SEND pupils in Early Years and Key Stage 1. Featuring action songs, rhythms, rhymes and of course Makaton signs, join in with Vicky where you can!
Key Stage 2
Learn Makaton signs, singing and body percussion for Levitating by Dua Lipa then try it out with the performance video.
LEARNING VIDEO — LEARN THE LYRICS, SINGING, BODY PERCUSSION AND THE SIGNS
PERFORM ALONG VIDEO — PLAY, SING AND SIGN ALONG THROUGH THE WHOLE SONG
Sing, learn the signs and do body percussion to Anything by Naturally 7 from BBC Bring The Noise.
Join in with our inclusive series of musical and sensory activities created for SEND pupils in Early Years and Key Stage 1. Featuring action songs, rhythms, rhymes and of course Makaton signs, join in with Vicky where you can!
Key Stage 2
Learn Makaton signs and body percussion for We Are Family by Sister Sledge then try it out with the performance video.
LEARNING VIDEO — LEARN THE LYRICS, BODY PERCUSSION AND THE SIGNS
PERFORM ALONG VIDEO — PLAY, SING AND SIGN ALONG THROUGH THE WHOLE SONG
Sing, learn the signs and do body percussion to The Friendship Song from CBeebies.
Join in with our inclusive series of musical and sensory activities created for SEND pupils in Early Years and Key Stage 1. Featuring action songs, rhythms, rhymes and of course Makaton signs, join in with Vicky where you can!
Learn a new song in Hindi which is a fusion of music from East and West! Here you will find a tuition video and a performance video so you can learn the song in sections and practise with the performance video and lyrics on the screen. You will also find a powerpoint which takes you through learning the sections of the song with links to the videos and a structure for how to teach this. This will be a particularly useful practical resource for KS3/4 pupils learning about the features of Indian Classical music and fusion styles but it is also suitable for Key Stage 2 to sing with lots of optional extensions for the more able or adaptations for a simpler version.
Originally composed by Karan Rana and Dr Pooja Angra from Art Asia as part of the Belonging Project and adapted and harmonised by Nia Collins from Southampton and Isle of Wight Music Hub for the Creative Cross Currents Project at Dimbola Museum and Gallery.
These resources are part of a larger project - Creative Cross Currents with India and Sri Lanka and the exhibition or artwork relating to this at Dimbola Museums and Gallery which will be taking place on the Isle of Wight from 1st April 2022 until the end of the summer. CLICK HERE For more information on the other fantastic cross curricular education offers related to this from partnership organisations
TUITION VIDEO
Perform Along Video
Sing, learn the signs and do body percussion to A Flower In The Garden.
Join in with our inclusive series of musical and sensory activities created for SEND pupils in Early Years and Key Stage 1. Featuring action songs, rhythms, rhymes and of course Makaton signs, join in with Vicky where you can!
Key Stage 2
Learn Makaton signs and body percussion for Mr Blue Sky by ELO then try it out with the performance video.
LEARNING VIDEO — LEARN THE LYRICS, BODY PERCUSSION AND THE SIGNS
PERFORM ALONG VIDEO — PLAY, SING AND SIGN ALONG THROUGH THE WHOLE SONG
Sing, learn the signs and do body percussion to Don’t Give Up by Bruno Mars and the Sesame Street Crew.
Join in with our inclusive series of musical and sensory activities created for SEND pupils in Early Years and Key Stage 1. Featuring action songs, rhythms, rhymes and of course Makaton signs, join in with Vicky where you can!
Here you will find the final version of the Proud To Be featuring lyrics written by children from across Southampton and the Isle of Wight. In this version of the lyrics have been curated and performed by local rapper Larry Kazingizi, includes vocals by Southampton based artist Shannon B and was produced by KMaster Productions.
This song will feature in our History of Hip hop event at MAST Mayflower Studios on Tuesday 29th March. You will also find a PDF with the lyrics and a backing track for you to have a go at singing along or writing your own lyrics for the verses if you would like to.
Key Stage 2
Learn Makaton signs and body percussion for Wings by Little Mix then try it out with the performance video.
LEARNING VIDEO — LEARN THE LYRICS, BODY PERCUSSION AND THE SIGNS
PERFORM ALONG VIDEO — PLAY, SING AND SIGN ALONG THROUGH THE WHOLE SONG
Key Stage 2
Learn Makaton signs and body percussion for It’s The Platinum Jubilee by Jo Downs then try it out with the performance video. You will also find a backing track, lyrics and a score for the song for the vocal.
LEARNING VIDEO — LEARN THE LYRICS, BODY PERCUSSION AND THE SIGNS
PERFORM ALONG VIDEO — PLAY, SING AND SIGN ALONG THROUGH THE WHOLE SONG
Classroom Resources
Sing, learn the signs and do body percussion to Push and Pull.
Join in with our inclusive series of musical and sensory activities created for SEND pupils in Early Years and Key Stage 1. Featuring action songs, rhythms, rhymes and of course Makaton signs, join in with Vicky where you can!
Key Stage 2
Learn Makaton signs and body percussion for Love Someone by Lukas Graham then try it out with the performance video.
LEARNING VIDEO — LEARN THE LYRICS, BODY PERCUSSION AND THE SIGNS
PERFORM ALONG VIDEO — PLAY, SING AND SIGN ALONG THROUGH THE WHOLE SONG
Sing, learn the signs and do body percussion to Happy by Jin Jin for BBC Bring the Noise.
Join in with our inclusive series of musical and sensory activities created for SEND pupils in Early Years and Key Stage 1. Featuring action songs, rhythms, rhymes and of course Makaton signs, join in with Vicky where you can!