Helen MacGregor

Over 25 songs from all around the world, designed for 4-7 year olds andsupported by a wealth of musical developments and imaginative ideas forperformance. Over 25 songs from all around the world, designed for 4-7 year olds and supported by a wealth of musical developments and imaginative ideas for performance.The collection includes chants, echo songs, action songs and playground games, many collected in the field by Helen MacGregor and some popular favourites, such as I bought me a cat (USA), Bate bate chocolate (Mexico) and Funga alafia (West Africa). The book includes phonetic transliterations where appropriate and English meanings. Where relevant, songs will be provided in their original scripts (eg Gujarati, Japanese etc) on a website in pdf format so that teachers can download them as handouts or for use on a whiteboard. The CD includes sample performances of each song to help with learning and pronunciation for easy performance. Melody lines are provided at the back of the book.

A fantastic collection of songs and rhymes with familiar tunes, teaches children the numeracy skills they need in fun and memorable ways. Tom Thumb's musical maths - the book which put the fun into the numeracy hour – is relaunching with a fresh new cover. This wonderfully clever collection of songs and rhymes with familiar tunes, teaches numeracy skills in fun and memorable ways. Completely new is a whole set of content links with the National Numeracy Strategy. Everyone familiar with Bingo Lingo and the support it gives to literacy, will enjoy the support which Tom Thumb's musical maths offers to numeracy. Quick clear links can be found on our music and children's websites.

Listen and celebrate introduces a selection of 15 pieces from a range of time periods, countries and styles, celebrating the people who wrote the music and offering an immersive experience through active listening and composing activities. As well as supporting National Curriculum objectives for Key Stages 1 and 2, this book will help bring breadth and depth to children’s musical experience and understanding, offering a glimpse of the huge variety of music in the world and featuring composers from a range of backgrounds and experiences. Features:• Background information to provide context and inspire• Active listening activities for Key Stages 1 and 2• Composing activities for Key Stages 1 and 2• Beautifully illustrated whiteboard displays Please note audio is NOT supplied as part of this resource, but guidance is given on how to find recordings online.

Listen Out! is a resource for class music listening and includes 10 pieces of music, one for every week of a school term. The book provides associated on-screen displays and simple teachers’ notes. This enables teachers to choose appropriate music for listening and approach it with confidence. Listen Out! enables teachers to fulfil the national curriculum requirement for children to 'listen with discrimination to the best in the musical canon’ and `listen to, review and evaluate music across a range of historical periods, genres, styles and traditions, including the works of the great composers and musicians.'The resource contains 10 pieces of music to listen to, discuss and learn about. There is one for every week of a school term, and the book also includes on-screen displays and simple teachers’ notes. This resource would help teachers by picking appropriate pieces to start with, and appropriate musical aspects to focus on.

Primary music teaching resources for subject leaders and class teachers – engaging lessons, activities and games for kids. The primary class teacher's simple answer to 'how do I teach music?' – is now in a brand new edition. All new content in the familiar structure of units, lessons and activities, provides up to date delivery of the English National Curriculum from September 2014. This new edition offers:• 60 completely new units of work, supplying musical learning from age 5 to 11• Great songs and stories• Visuals and movies• Music from around the world and across history• New links to every subject• Lesson plans catering to all music curricula of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Fully supported by CDs and audio-embedded whiteboard displays, the books take teachers and children alike on an enriching and thoroughly engaging journey of musical discovery and creativity.

Primary music teaching resources for subject leaders and class teachers – engaging lessons, activities and games for kids. The primary class teacher's simple answer to 'how do I teach music?' – is now in a brand new edition. All new content in the familiar structure of units, lessons and activities, provides up to date delivery of the English National Curriculum from September 2014. This new edition offers:• 60 completely new units of work, supplying musical learning from age 5 to 11• Great songs and stories• Visuals and movies• Music from around the world and across history• New links to every subject• Lesson plans catering to all music curricula of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Fully supported by CDs and audio-embedded whiteboard displays, the books take teachers and children alike on an enriching and thoroughly engaging journey of musical discovery and creativity.

Primary music teaching resources for subject leaders and class teachers – engaging lessons, activities and games for kids. The primary class teacher's simple answer to 'how do I teach music?' – is now in a brand new edition. All new content in the familiar structure of units, lessons and activities, provides up to date delivery of the English National Curriculum from September 2014. This new edition offers: • 60 completely new units of work, supplying musical learning from age 5 to 11 • Great songs and stories • Visuals and movies • Music from around the world and across history • New links to every subject • Lesson plans catering to all music curricula of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Fully supported by CDs and audio-embedded whiteboard displays, the books take teachers and children alike on an enriching and thoroughly engaging journey of musical discovery and creativity.

Primary music teaching resources for subject leaders and class teachers – engaging lessons, activities and games for kids. The primary class teacher's simple answer to 'how do I teach music?' – is now in a brand new edition. All new content in the familiar structure of units, lessons and activities, provides up to date delivery of the English National Curriculum from September 2014. This new edition offers:• 60 completely new units of work, supplying musical learning from age 5 to 11• Great songs and stories• Visuals and movies• Music from around the world and across history• New links to every subject• Lesson plans catering to all music curricula of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Fully supported by CDs and audio-embedded whiteboard displays, the books take teachers and children alike on an enriching and thoroughly engaging journey of musical discovery and creativity.

Primary music teaching resources for subject leaders and class teachers – engaging lessons, activities and games for kids. The primary class teacher's simple answer to 'how do I teach music?' – is now in a brand new edition. All new content in the familiar structure of units, lessons and activities, provides up to date delivery of the English National Curriculum from September 2014. This new edition offers:• 60 completely new units of work, supplying musical learning from age 5 to 11• Great songs and stories• Visuals and movies• Music from around the world and across history• New links to every subject• Lesson plans catering to all music curricula of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Fully supported by CDs and audio-embedded whiteboard displays, the books take teachers and children alike on an enriching and thoroughly engaging journey of musical discovery and creativity.

Singing Times Tables Book 2 by Helen MacGregor and Stephen Chadwick uses rhythmic raps, songs and chants to transform learning the times tables - whether it's rote learning, applying calculations or testing them. For times tables with a special x factor, these contemporary, cool songs are the place for kids to start. Higher standards in maths are getting an extra push from the Department for Education with the times tables test due to become mandatory in 2020 for all year 4 pupils. In Singing Times Tables Book 2, children develop a secure knowledge of all the times tables up to x12. By rapping or singing to lively performance and backing tracks they rote learn the tables, then they apply the calculations in real life situation songs and chants. The last section offers question and answer tests – a handy assessment tool for teachers.

Singing Times Tables Book 1 by Helen MacGregor and Stephen Chadwick uses rhythmic rapping and vibrant vocals to transform learning the times tables – whether it's rote learning, applying calculations or testing them. For times tables with a special x factor, these contemporary, cool songs are the place for kids to start. Higher standards in maths are getting an extra push from the Department for Education with the times tables test due to become mandatory in 2020 for all year 4 pupils. In Singing Times Tables Book 1, children develop a secure knowledge of the 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10 times tables. By rapping or singing to lively performance and backing tracks they rote learn the tables, then they apply the calculations in real life situation songs and chants. The last section offers question and answer tests – a handy assessment tool for teachers.

Dancing to Music: Let's Go Zudie-o is one of two stimulating and creative explorations of dance and music for children aged 0-9 years. All the activities spring from World, contemporary and historical music and dance. Both books are fully supported by audio recordings and movies showing children and teachers working together. Dancing to Music: Let's Go Zudie-o is one of two stimulating and creative explorations of dance and music for children aged 0-9 years. All the activities spring from World, contemporary and historical music and dance. Both books are fully supported by audio recordings and movies showing children and teachers working together. - Develops creative responses in music and dance- Cross-circular- Creative learning- No music reading

A songbook bursting with stimulating play-based activities designed to support science teaching and enrich young children's experience of science in a fun and engaging way. A songbook bursting with stimulating play-based activities designed to support science teaching and enrich young children's experience of science in a fun and engaging way. The songs and activities introduce key concepts, vocabulary and facts about science. Topics include plants, moving and growing, teeth and eating, habitats, solids and liquids and are written in a exciting, modern style on subjects that interest children. Each song or chant is accompanied by a set of activities and ideas for further development, making it a perfect resource for combining with practical science as a starter, plenary or for revision activities. No music reading is required and the pack includes a CD with sample performances.

Motivation For Child Psychiatry Treatment is a book written by Philip Lichtenberg, a renowned child psychiatrist. The book aims to provide insight into the importance of motivation in the treatment of children with mental health issues. It offers a comprehensive understanding of the factors that influence a child's motivation to seek and engage in psychiatric treatment. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of motivation in child psychiatry treatment. The first chapter provides an introduction to the concept of motivation and its relevance in the context of child psychiatry. It also offers an overview of the different types of motivation and how they can impact a child's willingness to engage in treatment.The subsequent chapters delve deeper into the various factors that can influence a child's motivation to seek and participate in psychiatric treatment. These include the role of parents and caregivers, the impact of social and cultural factors, and the influence of the child's own personality and temperament.Throughout the book, Lichtenberg provides practical strategies and techniques for clinicians and caregivers to enhance a child's motivation and engagement in treatment. These include the use of motivational interviewing, goal-setting, and positive reinforcement.Overall, Motivation For Child Psychiatry Treatment is a valuable resource for anyone working with children with mental health issues. It offers a comprehensive understanding of the importance of motivation in treatment and provides practical guidance for enhancing a child's motivation to engage in psychiatric care.With A Preface By Roy R. Grinker.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Singing Maths is auser-friendly songbook and CD designed to support maths teaching. Singing Maths is a user-friendly songbook and CD designed to support maths teaching and enrich young children's experience of numeracy in a fun and engaging way. The songs and activities introduce key numeracy concepts such as counting, sequences, shape, space and measure, handling data and algebra. The songs are written in an exciting, modern style on subjects that interest children. Each song or chant is accompanied by a set of activities and ideas for further development. No music reading is required and the pack includes a CD with sample performances.

Singing Spelling is a user-friendly songbook and CD designed to support spelling teaching and enrich young children's experience of language in a fun and engaging way. Singing Spelling is a user-friendly songbook and CD designed to support spelling teaching and enrich young children's experience of language in a fun and engaging way. The songs and activities introduce key spelling and grammar rules and are written in a exciting, modern style on subjects that interest children. Each song or chant is accompanied by a set of activities and ideas for further development. No music reading is required and the pack includes a CD with sample performances.

A songbook to support the teaching of phonics through songs, chants and games, ideal for use alongside Letters and Sounds phases 2 and 3. It continues the work of Singing Phonics, which covered Phase 1: first steps in teaching phonics. Singing Phonics 2 is a song collection designed to support phonics teaching and enrich young children'sexperience of language in a fun and interactive way. It follows Singing Phonics. Ideal for use with phase 2 and 3 of the phonics programme, Letters and Sounds, published by the Primary National Strategy, but will also be a highly useful addition to any phonics scheme.Each song or chant is accompanied by a set of activities (including photocopiable resources) and ideas for further development.The pack includes a CD with sample performances. Many songs have familiar tunes, making Singing Phonics 2 a highly user-friendly resource with no music reading required.