Welcome to the

Game On! Course

20 Singing Games • 🎓 6 Hours of PD • ♾️ Lifetime Access

BEGINS 3 OCTOBER 2026!

A practical, self-paced course for Primary Music Teachers and Generalist Classroom Teachers working with Prep–Year 6.

Learn 20 tried-and-tested singing and music games you can take straight into your classroom, with clear demonstrations, sheet music, lyrics and directions.

PLUS: 🎓 Complete 6 hours of Professional Development and receive a certificate for your records.

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A Special Intro Video

from Debbie O'Shea

Hear from Debbie about why singing games are such a powerful part of the classroom and what you’ll discover inside the course.

Who is this course for?

Game On! has been created for Primary/Elementary School Music Teachers and Generalist Classroom Teachers working with students from Prep to Year 6 who want practical, engaging ways to incorporate more singing, movement and musical play into their teaching.

Whether singing games are already a regular part of your lessons or you’re looking for fresh ideas to add to your repertoire, you’ll discover activities you can use and adapt across the primary years.

Inside

Game On!

20 practical singing and music games ready for your classroom

Throughout Game On!, you’ll explore activities that incorporate singing, movement, beat and rhythm, listening, musical skills, partner and group interaction, cooperation and plenty of play.

For each of the 20 games, you’ll receive:

🎥 Watch It

A video where Debbie explains the game and workshop participants demonstrate exactly how it works.

🎼 Learn It

Clear accompanying PDF notes including lyrics, sheet music and directions.

Notes on the Treble Clef

🙌 Play It

Practical guidance to help you take the game from the course straight into your own classroom.

♾️ Keep It

With lifetime access, you can return whenever you need a reminder, a fresh activity or an old favourite.

PLUS

🎓 Build Your PD Hours

Complete your professional learning and receive a
6-hour Professional Development Certificate.

You'll also receive:

Access to Our Game On! Community

Because learning is better when we can connect!

When you enrol in Game On!, you’ll also receive access to the dedicated Game On! community inside Podia.

It’s a place to connect with other educators taking the course, ask questions, swap ideas and share how you’re using the games with your students.

And because everything lives alongside your course in Podia, you won’t have another separate platform to keep track of.

Outcomes You Can Expect

Take a glimpse into the future!

By the conclusion of Game On!, you can expect to:

🎲 Have 20 practical singing and music games ready to draw on in your classroom.

🎶 Feel more confident using games as a meaningful part of musical learning.

🥁 Have fresh ways to reinforce musical skills including beat, rhythm, pitch, singing, listening and coordination.

🙌 Build student engagement through movement, interaction and play.

💛 Create more opportunities for cooperation, connection and belonging in your classroom.

🎓 Complete 6 hours of Professional Development and receive a certificate for your records.

Frequently asked questions

You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.

Is Game On! suitable for generalist Classroom Teachers?

Absolutely! Game On! is designed for both Primary Music Teachers and Generalist Classroom Teachers working with children from Prep to Year 6.

Do I need to complete the course at a particular time?

No. Game On! is completely self-paced, with no live component. Work through the course whenever it suits you.

How long will I have access?

You’ll receive lifetime access, so you can return to the videos, notes and resources whenever you need them.

What is included for each game?

Each of the 20 games includes a video explanation from Debbie, a demonstration with participants from the original live workshop, and accompanying PDF notes containing lyrics, sheet music and directions.

Do I need lots of special equipment?

No. Many of the activities use little or no specialised equipment, while others incorporate simple props or easily sourced classroom materials.

What if I have more questions?

If you have specific questions we can answer, please email Debbie at: info@crescendo.com.au

Will I receive a Professional Development Certificate?

Yes! Game On! includes approximately 6 hours of Professional Development, and a 6-hour PD Certificate is included upon completion.

Is support available during the course?

Yes. You’ll receive access to the Game On! Podia community, where you can connect with other participants, ask questions and share ideas.

🎲 Ready to Get Your Game On?

Bring 20 practical, engaging singing games into your teaching toolkit, complete 6 hours of Professional Development, and discover just how much musical learning can happen when children are busy playing.

Learn More About

Your Instructor

Debbie O'Shea

DEBBIE O'SHEA is an enthusiastic and experienced music educator and author. Her qualifications include a Masters of Music Studies, a Graduate Diploma of Music Education, a Bachelor of Education, and the Holy Names Kodály Summer Certificate (California – held in Brisbane). In 2020 Debbie earned national accreditation as a Highly Accomplished Teacher.


Debbie is passionate about supporting music educators through Crescendo Music Education, and is the author of The Stalagmite Effect: How Small Consistent Actions Build Extraordinary Lives. She has worked as a classroom teacher, primary music specialist, early childhood music teacher, curriculum writer, lecturer, workshop presenter, massed choir conductor and composer.

Debbie is an Honorary Life Member of Kodály Australia, and has the Kodály philosophy at the heart of her teaching. She has had the honour of working with Catholic Education, KMEIA Qld, Musica Viva in Schools, Music Count Us In, UQ and Griffith University.


Currently, she works as a Primary Music Specialist for the Department of Education Queensland.


Debbie lives north of Brisbane on Turrbal land with her husband and has two children, now lovely young men.