For the start of term, primary school specialist Jimmy Rotheram shares his strategy, his first steps, for singing with a class or school choir for the first time.
Courtesy of Sing Up

The back-to-school collywobbles – everyone gets them. In fact, our brains are designed that way: the amygdala seems to interpret change as a threat and prepares our system for fight or flight, and this adrenaline rush can cause both excitement and fear. So, with the excitement of a new term comes trepidation – most teachers report at least a slight dip in confidence. Are our teaching chops still up to scratch? Will I still be able to engage children and remember what was once second nature to me? Be reassured that you’ll soon get back into the swing of things, within a few hours/days/weeks, but it's good to be prepared.

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