Several schools have already tried out an early version of Picture the Music software to rapidly and easily create audio/visual resources for generating thinking and creative writing. The new Create version now allows importation of your own pictures and music very easily, as well as chance to record pupils' own narratives. It uses a combination of mind mapping, and a bank of pictures and music to get children thinking, with some stunning results from KS1 to KS3. http://www.picturethemusic.com/
Do let us know how you get on if you try it out yourself, and don't forget that our NEN resources of pictures and MP3 music (see links at the bottom of the Kent ICT page) can also be imported as well without copyright problems arising.
24 April update: Picture the Music has been recategorised as “Educational Materials” and can now be accessed by all Kent primary schools.