In the light of NC and OFSTED framework, should we teach Music?

Teacher reflection on first steps in EYFS music.

Children respond to the name song, singing their own name to the backing.

I'm a little teapot and the 'ABC' song, pulse and actions.

Listening for a heartbeat/pulse, Reception play along on woodblocks.

The teacher is to develop musical understanding based on one song.

A teacher reflects on embedding rhythm and pulse.

Chime bars are used to perform rhythms created from food names.

Using food names, children improvise rhythms.

Using a simple tune and lyric, children explore tempo and feel pulse.

Listening to an organ piece, children recap their knowledge of tempo.

Encouraging listening children identify instruments in Baroque style piece.