Inspire works has released a new, Arts Council England funded, educational resource on using body percussion as part of the recovery curriculum before and during Covid-19.
The #BodyPercussion #RecoveryCurriculum includes over 30 videos, differentiated for learners in Key Stage 2, 3 and 4 – as well as exercises specifically aimed at adults and teachers.
It uses evidence-based and peer-reviewed fun and engaging exercises inspired by the latest developments in neuroscience that have been proven to reduce stress and anxiety, boost the immune system and improve creativity.
The mental health and well-being benefits of group music-making are well-known
Mike Simpson, Co-Founder & Musical Director, Inspire-works describes the need that led to the creation of the #BodyPercussion #RecoveryCurriculum:
“The forthcoming term may be a challenging time for both children and staff who may be anxious about returning to school after the COVID-19 lockdown. The mental health and well-being benefits of group music-making are well-known but with government restrictions stating group singing and sharing of instruments will be limited when schools return in September, schools may struggle to find appropriate resources to help improve the sense of well-being within their community.
“Therefore, we wanted to be able to share our experience of leading body percussion workshops which help to create a fun, positive and uplifting environment and can be safely socially distanced. We also wanted to share our training in using the arts for mental health.
“We are very grateful to the Arts Council England Emergency Response Fund grant which has enabled us to design and film these fun resources during the lockdown that can be used by any teacher, regardless of their musical ability, and with any size of group either in the classroom or via video tuition.”
Download the #BodyPercussion #RecoveryCurriculum from the Inspire-works website.