Grace Adeyemi

A little about me

I teach Year 4 and lead Music, Art and Religious Education. The multiplication tables check gives the year a reason to use rhythmic counting and low-stakes recall, but I also want pupils to see that Music and Art are subjects in their own right, not rewards after other work.

In Music, a choir gives pupils a way to join in without needing to arrive with experience. I want the invitation to be open and the rehearsal to help children listen, keep a shared pulse and contribute together. In Art, pupils need time to make and consider choices rather than rush to a finished display.

I look for resources that make practical participation easy to organise and learning visible. A counting pattern, listening prompt or open-ended making task can give pupils a clear start while leaving space for different contributions. I value a timetable that treats the arts as part of the learning, not a treat at the end.