{"id":5511,"date":"2025-09-15T11:56:54","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T10:56:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/?p=5511"},"modified":"2025-09-15T16:23:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T15:23:52","slug":"lighthouse-musicians-workshop-a-fun-and-musical-hour-for-primary-1-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/?p=5511","title":{"rendered":"Lighthouse Musician\u2019s Workshop: A Fun and Musical Hour for Primary 1\u20134"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, our Primary 1 to 4 pupils enjoyed a lively and inspiring hour with Gillian and John from Lighthouse Musicians. We started by <strong>dancing like animals<\/strong> to music, letting our bodies move freely and creatively. Then, the children confidently identified different <strong>musical symbols<\/strong>, deepening their understanding of how music is written.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, we listened quietly to notice the sounds around us that we often miss, encouraging mindfulness and focus. Finally, we played a game of <strong>\u2018hide the object\u2019<\/strong>, where the seeker was guided to the treasure using clapping patterns, fostering teamwork and listening skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connections to Our Values and Learning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>UNCRC Article 31:<\/strong><br>Children have the right to relax, play, and participate in cultural activities like music and dance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sustainable Development Goal 4:<\/strong><br>The workshop promoted quality education by encouraging creativity and engagement in learning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SHANARRI:<\/strong><br>The children felt safe, nurtured, and included throughout the session.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Four Capacities for Learning:<\/strong><br>Pupils were confident individuals expressing themselves through music and active contributors working together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>God\u2019s Loving Plan:<\/strong><br>Today\u2019s activities reflected God\u2019s love by celebrating creativity, community, and kindness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re so proud of how engaged and enthusiastic the children were today. 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