Welcome to the Big Notes Teachers Resource Page

The Big Notes Teachers Resource kit comprises of four downloadable PDFs which provide teachers introductory notes to the Big Notes concept of songs of significance. Ideas for classroom discussion and activities are divided into three areas which are listed below.

Big Notes Teachers Introduction

Download Teachers Introduction PDF by clicking this link.

Part One: Social, Political or Personal; Where do songs come from?

• Music taste
• Messages in music
• Social, political or personal?
• Injustice- where do songs come from?

Download Part One: Social, Political or Personal PDF by clicking this link.

Part Two: Generational Storytelling.

• Passing stories on
• Product of Time and Place
• Extension – Nursery Rhymes
• History Never Repeats / Artists and Movements

Download Generational Storytelling PDF by clicking this link.

Part Three: Stand For Something.

• Singing from the Heart
• A look at current issues through songs
• You’re the Voice
• Write Away

Download Stand For Something PDF by clicking this link.