The Pop Project

Our KS2 show focuses on developing good behaviour, high achievement and good health by being happy through :
 
Developing a positive mindset
- Growth vs fixed mindsets, encouraging a positive outlook
Practising mindfulness
- Appreciating the moment, not worrying about the past or future
Building character
- Confidence, resilience, independence
Getting the right amount of sleep
- The value of sleep for good attainment
Following interests and talents
 - Engaging in enjoyable activities
 
The 80 minute show has lots of interaction for the children and our live music includes "Walking on sunshine", "Happiness", "Hi ho silver lining", etc
 
For KS1 & EYFS, our 40 minute show covers the ideas appropriately with lively action songs for all.

For KS2 we look at hopes and ambitions for ourselves, our community and our world.
 
OURSELVES – personal aspirations
Jobs and work; skills and qualities needed; developing self belief; achieving realistic aims.
 
OUR COMMUNITY – our place in society
Respect for each other; heroes of our community; being a good citizen; diversity & equality.
 
OUR WORLD – the future of our world
Rights & needs; a fairer world; care for the environment; sustainability.
 
A 80 minute show using our unique mix of live music, dancing, video clips and interactive fun. Songs include "Reach for the stars" (obviously!), "Don't stop thinking about tomorrow", "Roar", etc.
 
For KS1 & EYFS we look at the children’s aspirations in an appropriate way. A 40 minute show with lively action songs for all.

For KS2 we look at feeling good in BODY, MIND and SPIRIT.
 
BODY - Physical health :
Healthy eating and physical activity.
MIND - Emotional health :
Mental health, self-esteem, handling change, personal identity.
SPIRIT - Social health :
Relationships, friendships, bullying, resilience, respect & tolerance.
 
A 80 minute show using our unique mix of live music, dancing, video clips and interactive fun.
 
For KS1 & EYFS we cover this sensitive topic in an appropriate way. A 40 minute show with lively action songs for all.

The original show tracing the history of pop music from the 50's to the present day, covering not only the music but also the culture and lifestyle of the times using pictures, video clips and artefacts of the period to make the experience truly interactive.
 
And for KS1/EYFS 40 minutes of singing lively action songs from each decade.

In our KS2 presentation, we take a historical journey from the 1950s to the present day focusing on the children's books that were written and published in each decade.
Journey with us from Narnia to Hogwarts.

Meet Paddington Bear, the Snowman, the Gruffalo.

Find out about the great authors - Tolkien, Roald Dahl, Philip Pullman, etc.

Our live music, pictures and video clips set the context of the period and we have some interactive fun along the way.

 
The KS1 & EYFS presentation takes a look at books appropriate for this age, and we sing some lively action songs that even the youngest of children can join in with.
 
Meet everyone's favourite book characters - tank engines, hungry caterpillars, multicoloured elephants.

We look at :

·    The places - the Cavern to the Echo Arena

·    The styles of music - skiffle, folk, Merseybeat, the 80's, etc

·    Plus dance, comedy, football

·    And there may just be a bit of Beatles !

 The excitement of the city in your school hall

We look at :
 
·    The places - Liverpool, Manchester, the towns of the NW

·    The styles of music - skiffle, folk, Northern Soul, the 60's, George Formby, etc

·    Plus dance, comedy, football

And for KS1/EYFS, our usual mix of lively action songs from Liverpool and the North West.

Travelling through the decades and around the world, we look at how world cultures have influenced our music - blues, reggae, Indian. Latin American,etc.
 
Ideal for links to Humanities, Citizenship and Community Cohesion.
 
For KS1/EYFS, a whistle stop tour singing and dancing around the world in 40 minutes !

This presentation featuring the music and culture of the Americas will help contextualise the material you are covering.

We look at :

The places - North, Central and South America plus the Caribbean are covered

Styles of music - Blues, Latin American, R n B, etc

The culture - singing in Spanish, South American football, California surfing

The popular dances of modern times - the Jive, Twist, Disco, etc