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!

Curriculum areas

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Testimonials

“Minute of Listening is a brilliant tool that can support teachers in delivering all kinds of curriculum areas creatively and effectively. Listening well is such an important skill but all too often it is neglected. Working in partnership with the great team at Bristol Plays Music means that we have the opportunity to bring together evidence about the transformation Minute of Listening can make to children and to schools when delivered across an area.” Susanna Eastburn, Chief Executive
Sound and Music

Testimonials

“Making Minute of Listening available to every school in Bristol will give teachers a high quality resource that promotes listening and creativity. In addition it will cultivate a shared learning experience between all primary school pupils regardless of where they live in the city.” Phil Castang, Head of Bristol Plays Music
Bristol Plays Music, Bristol

Testimonials

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

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