EYFS / KS1 Music: Ensemble music

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Ha! is a great activity to get everyone focused and to develop a sense of an ensemble.

You can do this outdoors or in an open space.

Curriculum notes

These clips are suitable for teaching music at EYFS and Key Stage 1 in England, Foundation in Wales, Early Years and Foundation KS1 in Northern Ireland and Early and First Level in Scotland.

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