Supporting the National Curriculum

Drawing Sounds workshops all align with the National Curriculum in Key Stages 1 & 2. Below are more detailed descriptions of how the interactive elements compliment Music, Art, English and PSHE.

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Key Stage 1 (Ages 5-7)

Music

  • Listening and responding to live music
  • Recognising musical elements (e.g., rhythm, pitch, dynamics)
  • Exploring emotions through music
  • Experimenting with sounds and instruments

Art

  • Using different materials and techniques (e.g., drawing with color, shape, pattern)
  • Developing creativity and self-expression
  • Observation skills (e.g., creating art inspired by music)

English

  • Creative writing (e.g., simple words, phrases, or adjectives inspired by music)
  • Developing narrative skills (e.g., short stories or poems linked to music)
  • Building vocabulary through descriptive and emotional expression

PSHE (Personal, Social, Health, and Economic Education)

  • Mindfulness and focus through music and art
  • Emotional awareness and regulation
  • Developing social skills and resilience

Key Stage 2 (Ages 7-11)

Music

  • Listening to a variety of musical genres (e.g., classical, contemporary, pop, traditional)
  • Identifying musical elements (e.g., melody, harmony, rhythm, dynamics)
  • Exploring emotions through music
  • Engaging with live music performances to enhance musical understanding

Art

  • Using a range of materials and techniques (e.g., drawing and visual expression in response to music)
  • Developing creativity by interpreting music into visual art
  • Applying artistic techniques (e.g., color, shape, pattern, texture)

English

  • Creative writing (e.g., poems, short stories, or descriptive passages inspired by music)
  • Developing narrative skills and structuring stories
  • Building descriptive vocabulary to convey emotion and meaning

PSHE (Personal, Social, Health, and Economic Education)

  • Mindfulness practices to focus on the present moment
  • Emotional awareness and regulation
  • Developing social skills through creative activities