The ex-drummer from the Beautiful South helped youngsters at Northfield Infants School to learn through music.
Gary Hammond visited the school, in Southfield Close, Driffield, and spent the day teaching the 118 pupils to learn about literature through percussion instruments.
He taught them to make sounds to accompany the stories, and also spent time with Foundation Year children.
Lynne Baarda, class teacher and music coordinator at Northfield School, said: “The children had a fabulous time. It is part of the creative curriculum, it appeal to their creative side and it is a good way to link with literature.
“It was really good, the children god a huge amount out of it and it gave out children a chance to use the instruments and to take part in performance which is quite a big deal for them.”
She said the staff members also got involved and tried out the instruments.
Gary now visits schools across the area to help bring to life children’s literature. For more information visit www.freewebs.com/garyhammond