Early Years and Primary resources
Early Years resources (0-5 years)
Below you will find a list of resources suitable for Early Years as well as some helpful downloadable advice put together by the team at Coventry Music for parents and early years providers
BBC
Provides a wealth of free, curriculum-based music resources including videos, songs, and lesson plans aimed at Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) - https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/topics/cmjp647k3e8t
Five songs to dance along to learning BSL at the same time.
Lesson plans and videos A series of short films demonstrating different techniques for teaching music activities to SEND pupils.
Charanga
An online music education platform widely used in UK schools, with interactive resources and songs suitable for early years and primary settings. (subscription service)
Coventry Libraries and Information Services
Weekly rhymetime events from Coventry Library Service
Coventry Music
Nursery Rhymes
- A powerpoint of common nursery rhyme lyrics
- a selection of sheet music with nursery rhyme melodies.
- A selection of International songs and rhymes
Funky Feet and Coventry Music Free Music Resource
Coventry Music has worked with Funky Feet Music to produce a free music resource exclusively for Early Years practitioners across Coventry. This resource is available for download.
This exclusive package of songs and supporting documents:
- places emphasis on the link between music making and physical development and the subsequent effect on child development.
- provides a broad range of songs and musical games that support language, literacy, and numeracy skills
- follows the same format as the Development Matters framework
- provides opportunities for observation and assessment and gives suggestions for extension activities
- provides creative opportunities
Access the resources: - please ask for the password (Please note. you may need to download the file to make the music play)
Early Learning HQ - Music and Rhythm Resources
Offers printable resources, activity ideas, and lesson plans for music and rhythm suitable for Early Years Foundation Stage. Download the resouces here
Funky Feet
Here are some great resources for early years from funky feet - for the playful child who loves to move. A fantastic opportunity for EYFS practitioners in all settings across Coventry to take part in CPD sessions and receive free music resources.
Check out these great online singing and dancing funky feet videos on YouTube.
Music Mark
Shares free and paid resources for early years music education, including songs, activity ideas, and professional development opportunities.
If you would like to know the importance of music in early years then Music Mark has lots of information and guidance.
Music in Early Childhood | A Common Approach (musicmark.org.uk)
Musical Futures
Provides resources and lesson plans for early years practitioners that encourage creative and child-led music-making.
Music Express
Offers music resources for schools, including interactive songs and lesson plans aimed at Early Years and Key Stage 1. Find out more.
Out of the Ark Music
Offers a wide range of songs, musicals, and assemblies specifically for primary and early years settings, with engaging songs and activities. Visit their website to find out more
Services for Education
In day to day life though, with the pressures of work and home, being a parent can be challenging and there are times when you may be unsure who to ask for advice and support. Services for Education have a range of information, resources and support around topical themes.
Sing Up
A platform offering a variety of songs, lesson plans, and activities designed for different age groups, including Early Years. It requires a subscription but provides a good range of free resources too.
Sparkyard
An online platform by Out of the Ark Music designed to support primary school music education. It offers a wide range of resources, including songs, videos, and activities tailored for teachers and students. The platform has interactive and engaging content to make learning music fun and accessible. Sparkyard's materials are suitable for various themes, events, and curriculum needs, helping schools enhance their music offer.
Twinkl
Provides a wide range of downloadable resources for early years music lessons, including songs, movement activities, and rhythm games. (Subscription-based)
These websites offer a blend of free and paid resources and cater specifically to the needs of early years educators.
Youth Music 
Focuses on supporting inclusive music education with practical resources, research, and toolkits for early years educators. ttps://youthmusic.org.uk/