Delivering the Curriculum through music

Dr Liz Stafford reviews Out of the Ark’s latest resource

This latest offering from Out of the Ark is designed to support learning in English and Maths through song. The theory behind the Curriculum Crunchers series is that singing about core concepts will help embed that information, and this resource certainly offers an engaging way to learn about grammar and numbers which is sure to spice up your English and Maths lessons!

As one would expect from Out of the Ark these songs are of the absolute banger variety, and your classes will love them. From the short and funky Latin-inspired Perimeter-ter-ter song, to the more extensive Formal and Informal Language song which cleverly juxtaposes different musical styles as a metaphor for different styles of language, there is most definitely something for everyone.

I think what I like most about these songs, in common with all of Out of the Ark’s offerings, is that they are demonstrated in a healthy, natural singing technique, without any of the pop-style affectation that you hear in a lot of children’s songs. This means they are going to help your children sing better as well as learn about verbs and times tables!

You can find out more about the Curriculum Crunchers series here: www.outoftheark.co.uk/series/curriculum-crunchers/