Minute of Listening is a creative listening activity that enables a listening culture in your classroom.  The basic activity of listening to a minute, followed by reflection on the three questions,  is a quick and simple addition to the daily routine, and you may find that this is sufficient for your teaching needs.

There are lots of ways you can extend Minute of Listening to suit the learning needs of your pupils, however, and many teachers develop their own ideas.

In this part of the website, we have provided a selection of content themed by curriculum area, plus some resources and ideas to help you develop your use of Minute of Listening.

This area will expand over time, so do keep checking back for all the latest updates!

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Testimonials

“Thank you for such a fine and thought-provoking resource.” James Cawley
Fair Furlong Primary School, Bristol

Testimonials

“I can see how Minute of Listening can be used in other ways; it can be used in lesson support because the sounds are so varied, so if you were doing a geography topic or a particular book in literacy, you might be able to have a sound that links with that. It's a way of firing their imaginations” Alex Richardson, Science Co-ordinator
Bude Park Primary School, Hull

Testimonials

“It's very rare during the school day to have a minute where we stop; for pupils to have a minute of quiet time to themselves is quite unusual. We've been using Minute of Listening every day after lunchtime. We've found this to be a really beneficial time for the children.  ” Alex Richardson, Science Co-ordinator
Bude Park Primary School, Hull

Testimonials

“Minute of Listening has broadened the children's experience of sound and music. It has developed their interest and inspired dance and music-making activities. It has introduced many unfamiliar sounds and instruments. It has given them the opportunity to talk about the unfamiliar, share their views and ideas.  ” Primary Teacher, Primary Teacher
Pilot Project