Meet Tootles, the baby dragon with the power to bring the magic of music to your classroom. Journey with him through the history of the Middle Ages as students discover where the recorder originated from. Learn how to hold the recorder and play the first three notes (B, A and G) all in six one hour lessons. This scheme of work is jam packed with content and is easily adaptable to suit a longer 7 or 8 week half term.

Enjoy engaging, easy to follow lessons. Simply open the slides and let Tootles help you with the teaching!

What’s Included:

• Teacher Slideshows (x6) - Engaging, professionally designed, step‑by‑step slideshows.
• Original Sheet Music & Songs (x5) - Composed specifically for beginner recorder players.
• Scaffolded Audio Tracks (x5) - Guidance tracks and complete backings both included for each piece.
• Visual Play Along Video - Initial interactive video to help students follow the sheet music.
• Student Guidance - Fingering diagrams and rhythm breakdowns to support mixed‑ability classes.
• Game - Fun, wizard themed game to finish the unit.
• Certificate - Blank ‘Certificate of Achievement’ to fill in for all your students.

Why Teachers Love This Resource:

• Ready to teach - no prep required
• Ideal for whole‑class music or instrumental lessons
• Supports differentiation
• Engaging visuals keep students focused
• Works for classroom teachers and music specialists alike

Lesson Breakdown:

• Lesson 1: Introduction to recorder
• Lesson 2: Learn to play A
• Lesson 3: Play in time to the pulse
• Lesson 4: Learn to play G
• Lesson 5: Compose with B, A and G
• Lesson 6: End of unit game