For Any Grade Music Handouts

Do you want to save precious planning time? Start the new school year with a music appreciation toolbox! This power bundle includes four popular activity packs. Explore the solar system without leaving the classroom! Listen to an animal-themed carnival by Camille Saint-Saëns. Experience all four seasons and become familiar with Vivaldi's most popular suite. At the end of the year, wind down and settle in with the music of Tchaikovsky's world-renowned "The Nutcracker!" 

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of popular classical music
• familiarity with the composer's works
• ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of classical music
• identify different instrument sounds
• social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within classical music
• creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

Bundle Benefits:

• Save time! The music selections are already curated for you
• Add music appreciation to various lessons and unit studies
• Students explore social-emotional themes through listening
• Low-prep engaging and mindful activities for students
• Easily find the music on YouTube or your favorite music services
• No musical training is required - just print and play!

Students use musical context clues to understand the instruments, perceive differences, and identify social-emotional themes. The heart of these resources is the listening activities where student groups listen to the piece together and note their observations. These open-ended activities allow students to compare notes, ask questions, discuss different parts of the work, and improve their listening skills.

► The Planets by Gustav Holst Classical Music Listening Activities Packet

"My students LOVED being able to use this while listening to and learning about The Planets! They loved being able to draw their own scenes whilst listening!!" - Music with Maarika

Children are fascinated by the solar system, so it's no wonder that they enjoy classical music with a space theme! "The Planets" by Gustav Holst is a great place to start. This packet contains a set of listening activities to introduce children to the orchestration and harmony of Gustav Holst's "The Planets!"

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of planets, their characteristics, and the solar system
• familiarity with the composer's works
• ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of classical music
• identify different instrument sounds
• social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within classical music
• creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

Printable Listening Sheets Include: (five pages per piece)

The Planets • Mars, the Bringer of War • Venus, the Bringer of Peace • Mercury, the Winged Messenger • Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity • Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age • Uranus, the Magician • Neptune, the Mystic

• Pluto, the Unpredictable (Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic)

• Earth (Jun Nagao)

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 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.

Emoji Checkboxes - Students can use checkboxes to 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!

Color a Carnival - Which carnival rides and activities best fit a piece of music? Does the tempo feel like a roller coaster or a peaceful swing ride in the sky? Choose a tasty treat from the snack bar, then stop at the prize booth before finishing. There are no wrong answers!

Listen and Color - There's plenty of space for drawing, coloring, or journaling! Students can decorate the box in their own music-inspired way while choosing creative keywords that best describe their listening experience.

► Carnival of the Animals Classical Music Listening Activity Packet with Easel

"Best Carnival of the Animals resource I've purchased." - Faith S.

The Carnival of the Animals Activity Packet introduces students to the music of Camille Saint-Saëns. With these listening activities, students will become familiar with each character in this work and develop a deeper appreciation for the music.

Students use musical context clues to understand the instruments, perceive differences, and identify shared characteristics across species. The heart of this resource is the listening activities where student groups listen to the piece together and note their observations. This resource allows students to compare notes, ask questions, discuss different parts of the work, and improve their listening skills.

There are fourteen movements based on animals, including elephants, birds, tortoises, and even lions! From the magical notes of "Aquarium" to the soothing strings of "The Swan," Saint-Saëns' "The Carnival of the Animals" is a wondrous musical journey.

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of The Carnival of the Animals
• compare/contrast which instruments represent animal sounds and behavior
• familiarity with the composer's works
• ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of classical music
• identify different instrument sounds
• social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within classical music
• creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

Music Featured in Each Pack:

Introduction and Royal March of the Lion • Hens and Roosters • Wild Donkeys Swift Animals • Tortoises • The Elephant • Kangaroos • Aquarium • Characters with Long Ears • The Cuckoo in the Depths of the Woods • Aviary • Pianists • Fossils • The Swan • Finale

► Vivaldi Four Seasons Classical Music Listening Packet with Easel Activity

"This resource contains such a wide variety of listening reflection sheets!! My students loved using them as they listened, compared, and contrasted the various sections of Vivaldi's Four Seasons!" - Michelle B.

Introduce Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" to your students! This activity pack now includes the original and new listening sheet formats. Choose your own Spring/Summer/Autumn/Winter adventure!

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi
• observe seasonal/weather influences within a composition
• familiarity with the Baroque musical period
• familiarity with the composer's works
• ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
• identify different instrument sounds
• social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music
• creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

Music Featured in Each Pack:

Spring • Summer • Autumn • Winter

► The Nutcracker Classical Music Listening Activity Packet with Easel Activity

"My students loved this resource as we learned about The Nutcracker. I used this resource as a review of what we had watched that day. I also used this as a time filler for my older students when they were done with their quizzes. It was great for all elementary grades! I recommend if you are teaching The Nutcracker and want something low prep and engaging." - Tawny H.

Do you need engaging music activities for December? "The Nutcracker" Listening Sheets will add festive cheer to your class party, homeschool meetups, or holiday family fun! There are 135 pages of four different activities included in this pack. Also great as sub plans and brain breaks!

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of The Nutcracker Suite
• familiarity with the composer's works
• ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of classical music
• identify different instrument sounds
• social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within classical music
• creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

Music Featured in Each Pack:

Overture • The Christmas Tree • March • Gallop And Dance Of The Parents • The Presents Of Drosselmeyer • Grandfather Dance • Clara And The Nutcracker • Battle with the Mouse King • In The Christmas Tree • Waltz Of The Snowflakes • The Magic Castle On The Mountain Of Sweets • Clara And Prince Charming • Chocolate (Spanish Dance) • Coffee (Arabian Dance) • Tea (Chinese Dance) • Trepak (Russian Dance) • Dance Of The Reed Pipes • Polichinelle (The Clown) • Waltz Of The Flowers • Pas De Deux (3rd Movement contains "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy") • Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy • Grand Finale

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!

Elevate your next jazz band concert with this customizable program booklet template. Built in Google Slides™, easily design a professional 4-, 8-, or multi-page program that captures the spirit of your performance and honors your talented musicians.

Features:

• Compatible with Google Slides™ for easy editing
• Standard US letter size (11"x8.5", landscape) - folds to 5.5"x8.5" booklet
• Choice of two cover options: full color and black and white
• Digital sharing and print options
• Simple color customization
• Flexible template to add all your concert details
• Uses free Google Fonts™ (available at fonts.google.com)

Printing Instructions:
Select US letter size and landscape orientation in printer settings. For double-sided printing, choose 'flip on short edge'. One double-sided sheet creates a 4-page booklet; two sheets make an 8-page booklet, etc.

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How many times have your students asked you things such as:

"Whats that chord??"

"Where is C??"

"What is the Nut?"

Maybe it's time to hand them this chart to give them out when learning guitar!

This chart shows Major, Minor and 7th chords, how to read a chord box, and shows you where every note is on the strings as well as the different parts of the guitar!

The chart is a PDF download for easy access on a device, or can be printed and kept handy where ever you need it!

TERMS OF USE:

This is a reproducible document, meaning you may produce copies of this product for yourself and students only. Below, you will find what you can, or cannot do with the document.

YOU ARE WELCOME TO:

-Download the PDF file to any of your personal devices for easy access and reference.

-Screen Share the PDF for online instruction through an online meeting application.

-Print multiple copies of the PDF, either single-sided or duplexed, for personal use in your classroom.

YOU ARE NOT WELCOME TO:

-Share a digital or physical copy of the PDF file with other teachers or schools

-Produce copies to sell to other schools or teachers.

Elevate your piano teaching with our comprehensive Accelerated Piano Adventures Bundle! This all-in-one bundle includes everything you need to guide your students through Books 1 and 2 of the Accelerated Piano Adventures series, offering a structured, engaging, and effective learning experience.
Bundle Includes:

1. Accelerated Piano Adventures Book 1: Comprehensive Student Guide & Vocabulary Review

• Detailed unit-by-unit instructions
• Vocabulary and review pages for reinforcing key concepts
• Designed to be used alongside the Theory, Performance, Sightreading, and Lesson Books

1. Free Progress Tracking Poster

• Visual tracking system for Books 1 and 2
• Students place stickers to track their progress, keeping them motivated and engaged
• Matches the design of other products for a cohesive classroom look

Key Benefits:

• Structured Learning: Provides clear, step-by-step guidance for each unit, helping students understand and master key concepts.
• Enhanced Engagement: The progress tracking poster motivates students by visually representing their achievements and encouraging them to advance at their own pace.
• Seamless Integration: All resources are designed to work together, offering a complete teaching toolkit that aligns with the Accelerated Piano Adventures series.
• Motivational Tools: Includes practical classroom tools like the progress poster and stamp system to boost student morale and track progress effectively.

Perfect For:

• Group piano classes
• Individual piano lessons
• Teachers looking for a cohesive set of resources to support students through the Accelerated Piano Adventures series

Invest in this bundle to streamline your teaching process, keep students motivated, and create a productive learning environment. Download the bundle today and provide your students with everything they need to succeed in their piano adventures!

"My students love the Nutcracker and these activities are a great, time-saving resource for my unit." - Erin E.

Do you need fun & engaging music activities? "The Nutcracker" and "Hello, December" Listening Sheets are now a bundle! Combine both of these sets for a cozy and festive winter classroom!

Bundle Benefits:

• Save time! The music selections are already curated for you
• Add music appreciation to various lessons and unit studies
• Students explore social-emotional themes through listening
• Low-prep engaging and mindful activities for students
• Easily find the music on YouTube or your favorite music services
• No musical training is required - just print and play!

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of The Nutcracker Suite and winter-themed music
• familiarity with the composer's works
• ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of classical music
• identify different instrument sounds
• social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within classical music
• creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

What's Included:

• 1-page Resource Guide
• Listening Sheet Star Rating Guide (Students rate with snowflakes/ornaments!)
• Listening Sheets
• Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets

Musical Selections included with "The Nutcracker" (two pages per piece:)

1. Overture
2. The Christmas Tree
3. March
4. Gallop And Dance Of The Parents
5. Presents Of Drosselmeyer
6. Grandfather Dance
7. Clara And The Nutcracker
8. Battle with the Mouse King
9. In The Christmas Tree
10. Waltz Of The Snowflakes
11. The Magic Castle On The Mountain Of Sweets
12. Clara And Prince Charming
13. Chocolate (Spanish Dance)
14. Coffee (Arabian Dance)
15. Tea (Chinese Dance)
16. Trepak (Russian Dance)
17. Dance Of The Reed Pipes
18. Polichinelle (The Clown)
19. Waltz Of The Flowers
20. Pas De Deux (3rd Movement contains "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy")
21. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
22. Grand Finale

Musical Selections included with "Festive December" (two pages per piece:)

1. Carol of the Bells, Leontovych
2. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Tchaikovsky
3. Four Seasons (Winter,) Vivaldi
4. Troika, Prokofiev
5. Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, Tchaikovsky
6. The Snow is Dancing, Debussy
7. Footprints in the Snow, Debussy
8. Piano Concerto No. 1, Rachmaninoff
9. Symphony No. 11, Raff
10. Peter and the Wolf, Prokofiev
11. Ice Dance, Elfman
12. Winter Wind, Chopin
13. Alpine Symphony, Strauss
14. Waltz of the Flowers, Tchaikovsky
15. Sinfonia, Vivaldi
16. Winterreise, Schubert
17. Chasse-Neige, Liszt
18. The Snow Maiden, Rimsky-Korsakov
19. String Quartet in F Major, Ravel
20. Etude Op. 25, No. 1, Chopin
21. Sinfonia Antarctic, Williams

What an honor for your young musicians to play for our Veterans! This patriotic, stars and stripes themed, program booklet is perfect for your next chorus or band concert. Compatible with Google Slides™, use this template as a guide for your next middle or high school concert for Veteran's Day, Independence Day, Flag Day, Memorial Day, or any other patriotic holiday concert or event.

Features:

• Compatible with Google Slides™ to easily edit
• 11"x8.5" US letter size, landscape orientation, folds into a half-sheet 5.5"x8.5" booklet
• Three cover options ranging from full color to black and white.
• Print or share electronically
• Choose to print in black-and-white or color
• Includes instructions on recoloring any design element
• Easily add all the important details for your event
• All resources use Google Fonts™ and can be downloaded for free from fonts.google.com Printing directions: Adjust your print settings to US letter size, landscape orientation. To print 2-sided, flip on the short edge. Printing one sheet front-and-back creates a 4-page folded booklet; printing two sheets front-to-back creates an 8-page folded booklet, and so on.

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All. The. Sticky. Notes!

These sticky-note templates are staffs with the Bass Clef that you can print on and use for anything you need to show to students to place in notebooks or method books, or whatever other needs you have with your students!

The PDF file allows you to print off a master copy of the page you want to use. After printing the master page, simply place blank sticky-notes on the master page and put the page back into the printer!

This entire document is 5 pages, which includes:

1. Document information and Printing instructions
2. 3"x3" page with a title line
3. 3"x3" page without a title line
4. 2"x2" page with a title line
5. 2"x2" page without a title line
6. A Blank 3"x3" page to line up your sticky-notes
7. A Blank 2"x2" page to line up your sticky-notes

The 3"x3" pages hold 9 sticky notes on the page. the 2"x2" pages hold 12 sticky notes on the page.

You can print as many masters as you need to print multiple sticky-notes at a time. However, you may not share this document with teachers, so please encourage your coworkers to purchase their own copy of this sticky-note template.

Help your students master drumset notation with this clear and engaging Drumset Notation Poster Set! This resource includes two separate posters: one highlighting cymbal notation and another focusing on drums like the snare, toms, and bass drum.

Designed with flexibility in mind, this set includes cutout labels for each drum and cymbal, allowing you to tape the names over the corresponding notes as students learn them—perfect for gradual skill-building in your classroom.

Whether you print them as standard posters or enlarge them using tools like rasterbator.com or local print shops, these posters will become an essential part of your music room!

What's Included:

• Poster 1: Cymbal Notation (hi-hats, ride, crash, etc.)
• Poster 2: Drum Notation (toms, snare, bass drum, etc.)
• Cutout Labels: Drum & cymbal titles to add as students learn

This product is ideal for drum students of all levels and provides a visual aid that makes learning percussion notation more accessible and fun!

Print and post! This fun poster was inspired by the "take one" pages usually hanging on community bulletin boards. Cut vertically along the lines so that each mood & classical piece has its own strip that students can tear off and keep. Students can pair classical music with their current mood.

You can also save your scissors and give these as a student handout! Great for students to associate a mood/feeling with popular classical music. Spread the music!

Included

1 printable (black & white) poster - great for printing on Astrobrights!

Featured Moods & Music:

Happy - Waltz of the Flowers, Tchaikovsky

Sad - Nocturne Op. 9, No. 2, Chopin

Excited - The Marriage of Figaro, Mozart

Nervous - Sabre Dance, Khachaturian

Joyful - Symphony No. 9 "Ode to Joy," Beethoven

Love - Liebestraum No. 3, Liszt

Curious - Aquarium, Saint-Saens

► 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!

Are you searching for a simple-to-use program booklet template for your upcoming chorus or band concert? Look no further than our winter forest-themed design template, compatible with Google Slides™! Easy customization options allow you to add or remove pages to create a 4 or 8-page (or more) program booklet that will make a wonderful keepsake.

Features:

• Compatible with Google Slides™ to easily edit
• 11"x8.5" US letter size, landscape orientation, folds into a half-sheet 5.5"x8.5" booklet
• Print or share electronically
• Choose to print in black-and-white or color
• Includes instructions on recoloring any design feature
• Easily add important information like your school name, date, location, and time
• All resources use Google Fonts™ and can be downloaded for free from fonts.google.com

Printing directions: Adjust your print settings to US letter size and landscape orientation. To print two-sided, flip on the short edge. Printing one sheet front-and-back creates a 4-page folded booklet; printing two sheets front-to-back creates an 8-page folded booklet, and so on.

★ Visit the EduDesign Savvy store, where every resource is under $5! ★

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How many times have your students asked you things such as:

"What instrument is this?"

"What part of the drum should I play on?"

"How do I play this beat?"

Maybe it's time to hand them this chart to give them the basics of their drumset, and a few basic beats as well!

This chart provides information on what instruments are in a standard 5-piece drumset, parts of a drumstick, and 3 easy beats on the back.

The chart is a PDF download for easy access on a device, or can be printed and kept handy where ever you need it!

TERMS OF USE:

This is a reproducible document, meaning you may produce copies of this product for yourself and students only. Below, you will find what you can, or cannot do with the document.

YOU ARE WELCOME TO:

-Download the PDF file to any of your personal devices for easy access and reference.

-Screen Share the PDF for online instruction through an online meeting application.

-Print multiple copies of the PDF, either single-sided or duplexed, for personal use in your classroom.

YOU ARE NOT WELCOME TO:

-Share a digital or physical copy of the PDF file with other teachers or schools

-Produce copies to sell to other schools or teachers.

Choir Cliff Notes is your ultimate one-page guide to mastering the basics of music literacy! Designed specifically for choir students, this front-only cheat sheet covers all the essentials you need to navigate your sheet music with confidence.

Included:

• Diatonic Solfege: A quick reference to help you nail those scales and sightreading.
• B/W & Color Option Available
• Treble & Bass Clef Notes: Learn to recognize note names with fun memory aids from a familiar treble clef song, and bass clef rap.
• Dynamics: A clear breakdown of musical dynamics, from pianissimo to fortissimo, and everything in between.
• Note Durations: Visual examples of quarter notes, half notes, whole notes, and eighth notes to keep your rhythm sharp.
• Real Sheet Music Example: An annotated section of actual music, highlighting key elements like Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass, bar lines, and measures for easy reading and practice.
• Chromatic Solfege: Includes hands signs of the chromatic solfege in order for students to reference.
• Key Signature: Teaches students to identify key signature quickly and easily.

Keep this guide in your binder for quick reference before rehearsal or performances, and never miss a beat!

No Prep! Do you need a fun and interactive handout for "The Nutcracker?" This bingo-style board invites students to color and track each piece from Tchaikovsky's iconic Nutcracker suite. It's also great as a winter break send-home activity!

The Nutcracker Tracker (1 page)

Students can track their listening progress by coloring a box for each piece! Select a few or listen to all twenty-two!

❄️ You're invited to the Winter Wonderland category! ❄️ Do you want to create lots of festive winter memories with your students this year? You'll find a growing collection of seasonal printables like music, writing, and fun activities for your classroom or homeschool in one shop section - and we're always adding more!

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!

'Tis the season! Make your next music or chorus concert one to remember with this Christmas ornament themed program template. Compatible with Google Slides™, this template is completely customizable to your needs. Create a 4- or 8-page (or more) booklet and have the ability to add text and recolor all design elements. This memorable keepsake will perfect for your next holiday school performance. Features:

• Compatible with Google Slides™ to easily edit
• 11"x8.5" US letter size, landscape orientation, folds into a half-sheet 5.5"x8.5" booklet
• Two cover options in full color or black and white.
• Print or share electronically
• Includes instructions on recoloring any design element
• Easily add all the important details for your event
• All resources use Google Fonts™. If needed, fonts can downloaded for free from fonts.google.com Printing directions: Adjust your print settings to US letter size, landscape orientation. To print 2-sided, flip on the short edge. Printing one sheet front-and-back creates a 4-page folded booklet; printing two sheets front-to-back creates an 8-page folded booklet, and so on. ★ Visit the EduDesign Savvy store, where every resource is under $5! ★ © EduDesign Savvy. All rights reserved by author. Licensed for individual use. Non-transferable, and may not be used by or reallocated to a different individual or entity.

How many times have your students asked you things such as:

"Whats that chord??"

"Where is C??"

"What is the Nut?"

Maybe it's time to hand them this chart to give them out when learning guitar!

This chart shows Major, Minor and 7th chords, how to read a chord box, and shows you where every note is on the strings as well as the different parts of the guitar!

The chart is a PDF download for easy access on a device, or can be printed and kept handy where ever you need it!

TERMS OF USE:

This is a reproducible document, meaning you may produce copies of this product for yourself and students only. Below, you will find what you can, or cannot do with the document.

YOU ARE WELCOME TO:

-Download the PDF file to any of your personal devices for easy access and reference.

-Screen Share the PDF for online instruction through an online meeting application.

-Print multiple copies of the PDF, either single-sided or duplexed, for personal use in your classroom.

YOU ARE NOT WELCOME TO:

-Share a digital or physical copy of the PDF file with other teachers or schools

-Produce copies to sell to other schools or teachers.

Enhance your choir's pronunciation with our IPA Consonant Posters! These posters cover the basic International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) consonants, helping your choir achieve accurate consonant sounds in both English and foreign languages.

Product Features:

• Comprehensive IPA Consonant Coverage: Includes all basic IPA consonant to support correct pronunciation and improve diction.
• Easy-to-Read Layouts: Each poster features clear and concise information, making it easy for students to understand and apply.
• Sunny Songs Color Palette: Designed to match the acoustic tones color palette of other products in our store, ensuring a cohesive and stylish look in your choir room.
• Visual and Engaging: Bright, attractive designs that capture students' attention and make learning phonetics enjoyable.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for classroom walls, bulletin boards, or any prominent space where students can easily reference them.

Benefits:

• Improve your choir's pronunciation and diction in both English and foreign languages.
• Provide a visual aid that reinforces correct consonant sounds and enhances vocal performance.
• Create a cohesive and visually appealing learning environment with matching Sunny Songs designs.
• Support language learning and phonetic understanding in a fun and engaging way.

Empower your choir to master accurate pronunciation with the IPA Consonant Posters! Download now to bring precision and professionalism to your vocal performances.

Music Appreciation Made Easy! Do you need engaging print-and-go activities and brain breaks for The Nutcracker? These activities will save you hours of planning time this holiday season. Just print and cue the music! Great for the period leading to winter break and are even great for your send-home packets!

The selections are available on YouTube or your favorite streaming service. There are no wrong answers, and no musical training is required, so add a few to your sub plans, too!

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of composers from different backgrounds
• observe seasonal/holiday influences within a composition
• familiarity with the composer's works
• ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
• identify different instrument sounds
• social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music
• creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

Featured Music

Overture • The Christmas Tree • March • Gallop And Dance Of The Parents • The Presents Of Drosselmeyer • Grandfather Dance • Clara And The Nutcracker • Battle with the Mouse King • In The Christmas Tree • Waltz Of The Snowflakes • The Magic Castle On The Mountain Of Sweets • Clara And Prince Charming • Chocolate (Spanish Dance) • Coffee (Arabian Dance) • Tea (Chinese Dance) • Trepak (Russian Dance) • Dance Of The Reed Pipes • Polichinelle (The Clown) • Waltz Of The Flowers • Pas De Deux (3rd Movement contains "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy") • Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy • Grand Finale

Social-Emotional Learning

Listening to classical music has been shown to help with self-awareness, empathy, and self-regulation. Since social-emotional learning is essential for children, incorporating classical music into your classroom or homeschool is a great way to support their development.

Talk about the emotions evoked by the selected music. What does the music make them feel? Happy? Sad? Anxious? Peaceful? Help students identify and label their feelings. Ask open-ended questions about the music and encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings.

Discuss the different instruments used in the piece of music. What does each instrument contribute to the overall sound? Encourage students to make up a story based on the music. What is happening in the story? Who are the characters? Where does it take place?

While listening, students can draw a picture or scene that comes to mind. What colors are used? What shapes? Why?

What's Included

Checkbox options - Time, nature, settings, instruments, colors, and more! Students can also color in the emojis that best describe their listening experience in the emoji grid.

The 'Inspiration Box' can be used for - Drawing/doodling, journaling, notes, poetry, etc.

❄️ You're invited to the Winter Wonderland category! ❄️ Do you want to create lots of festive winter memories with your students this year? You'll find a growing collection of seasonal printables like music, writing, and fun activities for your classroom or homeschool in one shop section - and we're always adding more!

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!

Looking for an easy way to create your next band, concert or recital program booklet? Check out our winter holiday design template compatible with Google Slides™. We've taken the guesswork out of the design so you can focus on the event and, most importantly, your musicians!

Features:

• Compatible with Google Slides™ to easily edit
• 11"x8.5" US letter size, landscape orientation, folds into a half-sheet 5.5"x8.5" booklet
• Print, save or share electronically
• Choose to print in black-and-white or color
• Includes instructions on recoloring any design feature
• Easily add important information like your school name, date, location, and time
• All resources use Google Fonts™ and can be downloaded for free from fonts.google.com.

Printing directions: Adjust your print settings to US letter size in landscape orientation. To print two-sided, flip on the short edge. Printing one sheet front-and-back creates a 4-page folded booklet; printing two sheets front-to-back creates an 8-page folded booklet, and so on.

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Looking for a way for students to remember where they're at in their book? How about an awesome gift for completing a challenge? Or even a cool freebie to hand out to prospective families?

Check out our COMPLETE SET of Piano, Guitar, and Ukulele chord bookmarks!

This set of bookmarks allows you to make a variety to hand out to your kids during their lessons and classes including front and back bookmarks, or one-sided bookmarks.

You'll find in the document there is one page with Major Chords which includes cut lines, one page with Minor Chords without cut lines, and one page with Minor Chords with cut lines. This way, you can make bookmarks however you see fit!

For each instrument, we've included the C Major, F Major G Major, A Minor, D Minor, and E Minor Chords.

What makes this set complete? Here's what's inside:

• Print and Assembly instructions page (so you don't make the same mistakes I did!)
• 3 Pages of combined instruments (2 Piano bookmarks, 2 6-String Guitar bookmarks, 1 Ukulele bookmark).
• 3 Pages of Piano bookmarks
• 3 Pages of Ukulele bookmarks
• 3 Pages of 6-String Guitar bookmarks
• 3 Pages of 3-String Guitar bookmarks

This combined set is perfect for teachers or music school owners who teach multiple instruments and need to produce these bookmarks for such a variety of instrument students.

Your support of a small business is greatly appreciated! The set of bookmarks IS A reproducible resource, but you may not share this with colleagues or other teachers/schools. Please direct them here so they can buy their own set.

ZSMP Catalog: MTP-PGUC-DG

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Brighten up your music classroom with the IPA Poster Bundle, featuring both vowel and consonant posters designed to help students master the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). This bundle is perfect for choir directors, voice teachers, and music educators who want to provide their students with a visual and effective way to learn accurate pronunciation.

What’s Included:

• IPA Vowel Posters:

  • A complete set of posters showcasing each IPA vowel sound.
  • Each poster includes the IPA symbol, an example word, and a visual aid to reinforce learning.

• IPA Consonant Posters:

  • A comprehensive set of posters featuring IPA consonant sounds.
  • Each poster displays the IPA symbol, an example word, and an easy-to-understand visual cue.

Design Details:

• Sunny Songs Color Palette: These posters are designed in the Sunny Songs color palette, ensuring they match seamlessly with other items in your store.
• Clear & Engaging: The bright, cheerful design makes learning fun and visually appealing, helping students easily associate sounds with their symbols.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Educational & Visual: Provides a clear and attractive reference for students learning IPA, making it easier for them to understand and remember pronunciation symbols.
• Perfect for Any Music Room: These posters are ideal for hanging in choir rooms, voice studios, or any classroom where accurate pronunciation is emphasized.
• Coordinates with Your Classroom Decor: The consistent color palette ensures these posters fit perfectly with other Sunny Songs products in your store, creating a cohesive and inviting learning environment.

Perfect for:

• Choir Directors: Help your choir members improve their diction and pronunciation with these easy-to-reference posters.
• Voice Teachers: A valuable tool for teaching correct pronunciation in singing and speech.
• Music Classrooms: An essential resource for any music educator focusing on vocal technique and language.

Bring the IPA Poster Bundle into your classroom to provide your students with a vibrant, effective way to learn and practice IPA symbols. With vowel and consonant sounds covered, this bundle is a must-have resource for creating a comprehensive learning environment!