Episode 1: What shall we do?

Jack lives in a small village with his Ma. They are very poor and when they look in the kitchen cupboards for food all they can find is a piece of mouldy cheese, a rotten apple core and a pair of smelly socks. They must do something - but what?

  • Jack and the Beanstalk - Part 1

    1: What shall we do?

    Jack is having a wonderful daydream, full of tasty things to eat. But when he wakes reality is very different...

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  • Click to learn the song

    Learn song 1

    Join Sarah Jane Honeywell to learn the first song of the series which is called 'What shall we do?'

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  • Jack and the Beanstalk - Part 2

    2: We've got to sell Daisy

    Jack's only friend is Daisy the cow. But Daisy is old and gives hardly any milk. So Jack's Ma decides they must sell her.

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  • Click to sing along to the song

    Sing along to the song

    Sing along with the lyrics and music of the full-vocal version of the first song - 'What shall we do?'

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  • Click to sing along to the backing track

    Sing to the backing track

    Polish your performance by singing along with the backing track of the song only (no vocals).

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  • Click to play the listening music

    Listening music

    The listening music for this episode - refer to the Teacher's Notes pdf file for suggested activities using the music.

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