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Classical Music Activities | May Composer Bundle ✪
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Do you need engaging classical music activities for May and Spring? Celebrate the composers with May birthdays! This bundle includes:
Each Composer Resource Includes:
1-page Resource Guide
Listening Sheet Star Rating Guide
Listening Sheets
Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets
Composer Biography Page - fact sheet (1 or 2 facts are already provided, a box to paste/draw the composer's portrait, and a birthday box to color in and decorate cupcakes!
Composer Research Sheet - students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the composer's home country.
Composer Rating Activity - there are more options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they belong to.
Word Composer Activity - the classic letter puzzle, students can use all the letters from the composer's full name to create new, shorter words and record their score.
Johannes Brahms Listening Sheets:
Pyotr Tchaikovsky Listening Sheets:
Mary Lou Williams Listening Sheets:
Claudio Monteverdi Listening Sheets:
► We know you'll love helping students create meaningful connections to classical music, so we are happy to share these free listening activities with you today!
Felt Board (Flannel Board) Songs and Poems
By Joyful Explorations
Felt-boards (or flannel boards) are a fabulous method of sharing music and rhythm with children by using visual props along with songs. My collection of songs and poems will help you to use your felt-board to its fullest potential. This set includes 30 songs and poems that are appropriate for preschool and kindergarten, and are perfect for circle time, group time or music class. I have included lots of old favorites, but some are new and fun songs and fingerplays that will enhance your curriculum.
The set includes more than a hundred adorable graphics which have recently been updated. All you have to do is print out the set and cut out the graphics. (You can laminate the images and attach felt or Velcro to the back if you want to use them on a flannel board or felt board.) Words to each song or poem are included and can be printed and glued onto 3x5 inch index cards.
This set includes the following songs and poems:
"Ants Go Marching"
“Apples and Bananas”
"The Big Train"
“Big Bugs, Small Bugs”
“Butterfly Poem”
"Color Poem"
“Cows on the Farm”
“Did You Ever See a Fishy?”
“Elephants on a Spider Web”
“Farmer Plants a Seed”
"Five Busy Bees"
“Five Eggs and Five Eggs”
“Five Enormous Dinosaurs”
“Five Feathered Birds”
"Five Green and Speckled Frogs"
“Five Little Cookies”
“Five Little Ducks”
“Five Little Fishies”
“Five Little Mice”
"Five Little Monkeys and the Crocodile"
"Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed"
“Five Little Pumpkins”
“Freddy the Frog”
“Here We Go ‘Round the Big Red Barn”
“I’m a Little Penguin”
“I’m an Airplane”
“Old MacDonald”
“Rags”
“Riding in the Car”
Hispanic Heritage Month Musical Instruments Reading comprehension Passages
By LessonLink Teacher
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this engaging and educational set of 11 Mexican/Hispanic Heritage Month Music Instruments Reading Comprehension Passages. The set is perfect for students in grades 2, 3, 4, and 5 to help them learn more about the rich and diverse musical heritage of Mexico.
Each passage features a different musical instrument from Mexico, focusing on its history, origin, and cultural significance.
The instruments featured include:
Each passage also comes with written response questions and answer keys to test the student's understanding and deepen their appreciation of Mexican music.
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By MsNerdWood
Need a fun back to school bingo activity for primary music? Check this out! It's what I'm going to use for part of my first lesson with my primary music classes.
Give each student a copy and be sure to read through it together as a class so that students know what things they will need to find out about their peers. Then have the students go around and find a person that satisfies each criteria. When everyone is done you can share the answers together to learn a little bit about your students. Enjoy!
Boomin' Whackin', Fun ain't Lackin'
By Jason Litt
10 original compositions for the Boomwhackers that will reinforce all of your great teachings! All arrangements are an 8.5 x 11 PDF which can be projected on a whiteboard, IWB, or printed out for student use Each colorful arrangement uses the 1 octave C diatonic scale of the boomwhackers and each piece focuses on a specific trait, tailored to meet the needs of your students. The pieces are as follows with their specific role: Boom n' Roll - Tremelos/Rolls/Whole Note Durations Boom Sneak Boom - Grouped Eighth Notes and Rests C it and Hear it! - C diatonic scale Variations Dynamically Boomed - Forte and Piano switches Grow n' Go - Crescendos across 1 and 2 measure phrases Legend of the Eighth Engine - Eighth Notes and Subdivision Plastic Jam Op. 2016 - Melodies, Intervals, and Chords Riders of the Boom - Melodic Direction and Sequencing The Boom Room - Arpeggios and Chords The Rest Tests - Counting Quarter Note Rests Tempi is completely up to you! Each arrangement is 20 measures long (after 2 repeats) and includes boomwhacker notation and color on a treble clef staff, which are easy to read large print. A background percussion track has been included, but do not be hesitant to include your own (or use classroom instruments!) Enjoy these arrangements, Boomwhacker enthusiasts!
Johannes Brahms Film Composer Pack | Classical Music Activities
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
The Film Composer Pack fuses music appreciation with a Hollywood-style theme! While listening to the music, students create their own film concepts, design a movie marquee, and even visit the concession stand!
The music is available on YouTube or your favorite streaming services. There are no wrong answers, and no musical training is required. (Great for sub plans!)
Featured Music
What's Included:
★ Movie Guide – an illustrated chart with each character/object. Use the movie tale story guide as a reference chart or as a coloring sheet for younger students to choose their movie tale elements.
★ Mindful Listening - The mindful listening sheet allows students to choose the settings and characters for their movie tale. They can also draw a scene in the box!
★ Stage and Snacks - Lights, camera, action! Students choose and color their selections from the concession stand while drawing a movie scene.
★ Design a Marquee - Every great film needs a grand marquee! Students design a billboard and name their film while highlighting characters and settings.
★ Awards Show - The results are in! It's time to honor some of the best performers from the movie. Students choose and color winners from four categories.
★ Movie Poster - A framed drawing page allows students to explore movie concepts in their own way. Great for drawing, coloring, journaling, etc.
Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬
Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!
Bundle|Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Passages Bingo Activities
By LessonLink Teacher
This bundle is a comprehensive collection of reading comprehension passages designed to engage students during Hispanic Heritage Month. It includes:
Each passage is designed to not only improve reading skills but also educate students about the rich cultural heritage of Hispanic communities.
The multiple-choice questions and answer keys accompanying each passage further enhance reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.
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Apple Music Curator Playlist Assignment - Great for Back to School!
By MsNerdWood
This package includes 4 tasks to get your students thinking about their musical choices. What Is Included: Task 1: Create Your Apple Playlist Task 2: Descriptive Paragraph About Your Playlist Task 3: Cover Art Design Task 4: Reflection Questions (Equity and Inclusivity) Rubric I typically give this assignment out at the beginning of the school year to get to know my student’s taste in music. It takes between 4-6 periods to complete and is appropriate for grade 5-8. Please note: This assignment works best if you are able to access Apple Music. As a teacher, you could always set up a free account to show to your students or ask your students if any of them already have it and would be willing to show the class how it works. Spend some time and show them how to use it if you have access to it. You can also see some demos from the Apple website. If you do not subscribe to Apple Music, I highly recommend it. You can still use this assignment without Apple Music with your students and they can reflect on the inclusivity of the playlist that they create. TIPS: 1. Be sure to leave feedback to earn your TeachShare credits! 2. If you like what you see - follow me for new products and updates (click the star by my store name MsNerdWood).
By Jason Litt
If you're working on reading rhythms with your little ones, you may love this! This powerpoint pairs up barnyard animals with quarter and eighth note rhythms. Have them decipher it with syllables and attempt to align them with the rhythm, and then they students are left to decide which rhythm corresponds to the animal in question. You can play this as a class or print out as an activity. There are 13 beautifully crafted examples your kids will love!
The Virtuoso Pianist: Exploring the Classical Music of Hungarian Franz Liszt
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Explore the musical depths of iconic Hungarian composer Franz Liszt! Fun listening activities, biography pages, and even a word puzzle engage students in classical music appreciation. From Hungarian Dance to Liebestraume, some of Liszt's most iconic compositions are featured!
Listening to classical music has been shown to help with self-awareness, empathy, and self-regulation. Since social-emotional learning is important for children, incorporating classical music into your classroom or homeschool is a great way to support their development. Resource guide included.
"My students, both young and old enjoyed using parts of this resource to respond to their study and listening of Franz Liszt. It is a HUGE resource with so many pages to choose from! ..." - Jodi A.
Learning Objectives
★ Mindful Listening Sheets - There are no wrong answers! Students listen to the selected music and choose meaningful keywords they associate with what they hear. The emotions and weather page allows students to color their experiences.
★ Biography Pages - Fact sheet (1 or 2 facts provided, a box to paste/draw the composer's portrait, and a birthday box to color in and decorate cupcakes! A duplicate blank page is included for students to do their own research.
★ Composer Research Sheet - Students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the composer's home country. Some of the research options include capital, continent, population, food, and more.
★ Composer Rating Activity - More options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they match.
★ Word Composer Activity - In the classic letter puzzle, students can use all the letters from the composer's full name to create new, shorter words and record their scores. Add a timer for an extra challenge.
★ Listen and Color - Pair art with music! Students color the characters while listening to the featured music. There are four categories of keywords to circle/highlight that describe their listening experience. Blank lines are for writing in their own words.
★ Classical Fairy Tale - Storytime! These listening sheets combine music appreciation with a storybook theme! Students compose their wondrous tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar fairy tale objects inspired by the music. There is also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations.
★ Classical Space Tale - Storytime! These listening sheets combine music appreciation with an intergalactic theme! Students compose their epic space tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar space objects inspired by the music. There is also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations.
★ Listen and Draw - The Fairy Tale and Space Tale sets have a framed drawing page for listeners to create their own music-inspired pieces of art! Great for younger students or for hosting a classroom art display.
★ Emoji Checkbox Listening - Students can use the checkboxes to note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more! Students can also color in the emojis that best describe their listening experience in the emoji grid.
★ Rating Guides - Print one or more copies of the star rating guide to help students choose their rating. Half and quarter stars may be encouraged. Some seasonal activities will have different rating shapes. Emoji rating guides are included in color and black & white.
Musical Selections (Eight listening activity pages per piece)
Bundle|Fall October Reading Comprehension Passages|Multiple Choice Questions
By LessonLink Teacher
This is a comprehensive bundle of 10 October Reading Comprehension Passages, each followed by Multiple Choice Questions and written response questions to test the student's understanding of various topics and holidays within the month of October.
The passages cover a wide array of topics, providing a rich cultural and historical perspective about the lively Oktoberfest, the traditions of Canadian Thanksgiving, and exploring the significance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
The bundle also includes engaging readings about apples and pumpkins, perfect for the harvest season.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we have included enlightening passages about famous Hispanic figures, musical instruments, and dance styles.
Last but not least, your students will discover the fascinating tale of Johnny Appleseed through our dedicated passages.
Each passage is accompanied by an answer key for easy reference.
This October Reading Bundle is your perfect companion for a cozy autumn afternoon, offering a blend of education and entertainment.
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By Jason Litt
Use these music certificates to award your students for doing a terrific job in music! These pre-made certificates are FULL Color and contain text appropriate for their specific certificate. The certificates included are the following: Brass Award Chorus Award Handbells Award Master Musician Award (for general music) Orff Award Percussion Award Recorder Award Strings Award (Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass) Woodwind Award After downloading the awards, you may print the certificates on 8.5" x 11" paper (certificate, card stock, copy paper, anything you wish) in landscape orientation. If you need any additional help, please let me know... enjoy!
The Edvard Grieg Adventure: Exploring the Classical Music Sounds of Norway!
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
"My students studied Edvard Grieg as our Composer of the Month, and this resource gave great guidance for students as they listened to the piece of music. I only had to do a little explaining and they were off! Thanks for a great resource!" - Maggie N.
Introduce students to the music of Edvard Grieg!
If you prefer a composer study with handwriting and vocabulary practice for younger grades, you can find an additional version here: Grieg Composer Study
Composer Fact Sheet - From the composer's birthplace to the instruments they've studied, this one page reference sheet will make a great handout for your students.
Birthplace Guide - Add in some geographical research to discover more about where the composer was born! This page includes space for writing the capital, language, and even a popular food.
Listening Sheet - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more.
Weather & Feelings - Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.
Printable Listening Sheet Sets Include:
01. In the Hall of the Mountain King
02. Morning Mood
03. Piano Concerto in A minor
04. Holberg Suite, No. 40
05. Cello Sonata in A minor
06. In Autumn, Op. 11
07. Anitra's Dance
► We know you'll love helping students create meaningful connections to classical music, so we are happy to share these free listening activities with you today!
Bundle|September Reading Comprehension Passages|Holidays|Multiple Questions
By LessonLink Teacher
This bundle of September Reading Comprehension Passages is a rich and diverse collection designed to educate and engage students through the month of September.
Here’s a brief description of each passage:
Each set is meticulously crafted to ensure it is informative and engaging, promoting critical thinking while improving reading comprehension skills.
Multiple choice questions, written response questions, and answer keys are also included with each passage.
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The BRASSroom - Identifying Brass Instruments
By Jason Litt
Learning about Brass but don't have a lot of music examples to test the kids? Here's your answer! After a short introduction video about brass, students will see a powerpoint with 4 blank circles with a trumpet, trombone, french horn, and tuba below it. The teacher will then play an example of the instrument being played, and students have to figure out which instrument it belongs to You can do this a few ways! You can print a blank template from the powerpoint, laminate it, distribute to students, and have them mark as they go along and erase after they answer is revealed Alternatively, you can run the entire powerpoint (or PDF) and have them guess after the example is played. When their answer is ready, you will advance in the slide and the answer will be revealed! Included in the ZIP folder: All 10 mp3 files with brass examples are included (with 4 introduction examples) A powerpoint with full answer key A PDF with full answer key Title font and instructions Brass introduction video If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me! jasonlitt@gmail.com
Unleash the Inner Musician: A Fun-tastic Classical Music Study with Charles Ives
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Do you need classical music activities? This engaging composer study pack features the music of Charles Ives. Listening to classical music has been shown to help with self-awareness, empathy, and self-regulation. Since social-emotional learning is so important for children, incorporating classical music into your classroom or homeschool is a great way to support their development. Resource guide included.
Learning Objectives
★ Mindful Listening Sheets - There are no wrong answers! Students listen to the selected music and choose meaningful keywords they associate with what they hear. The emotions and weather page allows students to color their experiences.
★ Biography Pages - Fact sheet (1 or 2 facts provided, a box to paste/draw the composer's portrait, and a birthday box to color in and decorate cupcakes! A duplicate blank page is included for students to do their own research.
★ Composer Research Sheet - Students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the composer's home country. Some of the research options include capital, continent, population, food, and more.
★ Composer Rating Activity - More options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they match.
★ Word Composer Activity - In the classic letter puzzle, students can use all the letters from the composer's full name to create new, shorter words and record their scores. Add a timer for an extra challenge.
★ Listen and Color - Pair art with music! Students color the characters while listening to the featured music. There are four categories of keywords to circle/highlight that describe their listening experience. Blank lines are for writing in their own words.
★ Classical Fairy Tale - Storytime! These listening sheets combine music appreciation with a storybook theme! Students compose their wondrous tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar fairy tale objects inspired by the music. There are also drawing pages for students to capture a scene from their imaginations.
★ Classical Space Tale - Storytime! These listening sheets combine music appreciation with an intergalactic theme! Students compose their epic space tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar space objects inspired by the music. There are also drawing pages for students to capture a scene from their imaginations.
★ Listen and Draw - The Fairy Tale and Space Tale sets have a framed drawing page for listeners to create their own music-inspired pieces of art! Great for younger students or for hosting a classroom art display.
★ Emoji Checkbox Listening - Students can use the checkboxes to note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more! Students can also color in the emojis that best describe their listening experience in the emoji grid.
★ Rating Guides - Print one or more copies of the star rating guide to help students choose their rating. Half and quarter stars may be encouraged. Some seasonal activities will have different rating shapes. Emoji rating guides are included in color and black & white.
Musical Selections (eight listening activity pages per piece)
TAKE NOTE, Lines of the Staff (Reproducible Worksheet)
By Jason Litt
Review your lines of the treble staff from EGBDF and FACE with "TAKE NOTE"
In this reproducible worksheet, there are 3 pages of exercises where students will identify the names of the treble clef letters from 1st line E to top line F.
TAKE NOTE 2.0 is a continuation of the first page
TAKE NOTE 3.0 is a treble clef note shown and the student will circle the answer they think is correct.
You may use this as an assignment, warmup, timed practice, or however way you see fit!
Painting with Sound: Explore the Impressionistic Musical World of Claude Debussy
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities or music sub plans? These printable listening sheets offer creative ways for students to learn more about the life and compositions of Claude Debussy!
What’s Inside:
Printable Listening Sheets (four pages per piece!)
Kenya Jam! - an original Orff Composition!
By Jason Litt
Wanna get your Orff Ensemble moving and grooving but don't know where to start? Get percussive with an original composition named "Kenya Jam!" for your three groups in your families of Orff -- Soprano, Alto, and Bass (also included are the Soprano and Alto Glockenspiel!!
This Orff Ensemble orchestration provides parts for Soprano, Alto, and Bass Xylophone/Metallophone along with Soprano and Alto Glockenspiel. All parts work together and you can perform the arrangement with all or just some of the parts
You are free to dissect melodies and harmonies to what you wish, or play right from the beginning to the end. There are 3 four-measure sections to teach your kids (by rote), and you can arrange these sections (labeled "A", "B", and "C") in any form you want. ABACA. ABABCAB. AABBCC, etc!
Included are:
George Gershwin Film Composer Pack | Classical Music Activities
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
The Film Composer Pack fuses music appreciation with a Hollywood-style theme! While listening to the music, students create their own film concepts, design a movie marquee, and even visit the concession stand!
The music is available on YouTube or your favorite streaming services. There are no wrong answers, and no musical training is required. (Great for sub plans!)
Featured Music
What's Included:
★ Movie Guide – an illustrated chart with each character/object. Use the movie tale story guide as a reference chart or as a coloring sheet for younger students to choose their movie tale elements.
★ Mindful Listening - The mindful listening sheet allows students to choose the settings and characters for their movie tale. They can also draw a scene in the box!
★ Stage and Snacks - Lights, camera, action! Students choose and color their selections from the concession stand while drawing a movie scene.
★ Design a Marquee - Every great film needs a grand marquee! Students design a billboard and name their film while highlighting characters and settings.
★ Awards Show - The results are in! It's time to honor some of the best performers from the movie. Students choose and color winners from four categories.
★ Movie Poster - A framed drawing page allows students to explore movie concepts in their own way. Great for drawing, coloring, journaling, etc.
Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬
Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!