For Any Grade Winter Centers (by rating)

Help your students gain a greater understanding of The Nutcracker Suite with this set of listening sheets! The Nutcracker Classical Music Activity Packet provides 268 pages of different activities that will help build a classical music foundation for your students. Its goal is to increase knowledge of The Nutcracker Suite and comprehension of scenes and characters.

See What's Inside

Be sure to check out the preview file above for a closer look into what this activity pack includes. You'll find 17 pages of activity demos, descriptions, and teacher testimonials!

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

Nutcracker Listening Activity Sheets (Located in Bonus File Section)

Music Rating Guides - full color/black & white

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 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 pleasant 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.

Nutcracker Listen and Color Activity Sheets (22 pages)

Pair art with music! Students color the characters while listening to featured music from The Nutcracker. There are four categories of keywords to circle/highlight that describe their listening experience. Blank lines are for writing in their own words. There are no wrong answers! Discuss and display for further engagement.

"This is a fabulous resource! The kids really enjoyed deciding how the music made them feel. It ties well with the curriculum and I will definitely be using it again!" - Stephen G.

The Nutcracker Checkbox Listening Sheets (24 pages)

Emoji Rating Guide (14 emojis to choose from, color and b&w)

Listening Sheets - there are no wrong answers! 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!

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!

The Nutcracker Jazz Suite by Duke Ellington (14 pages)

These Nutcracker-themed printable listening sheets offer creative music appreciation! Most performances online of the full suite range from twenty to thirty minutes. Students will recognize some of the most familiar pieces! Great for incorporating jazz into this seasonal favorite.

Nutcracker Fairytale Story (45 pages)

Nutcracker Story listening sheets combine music appreciation with a fairy tale theme! Students compose their wondrous tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar fairy tale objects inspired by the music. There’s also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations. Discuss and display for further engagement!

"I don't feel like I do a very good job of teaching dance/music in our Arts Ed strands, so this was a handy resource as a way of guiding my teaching. I was surprised just how into the Nutcracker my students got!" - Nadine

The Nutcracker Story Writing Packet (30 pages)

These story sheets feature The Nutcracker! Compose a Nutcracker-themed story or use these activity pages for seasonal handwriting practice.

The Nutcracker Word Search (1 page)

No Prep! Word search activities offer many benefits for students. They can help students learn new vocabulary, improve spelling skills, and develop problem-solving abilities. These word search activities are great for reviewing musical concepts in a fun and challenging way! Word search activities also make engaging brain breaks and bell-ringers.

"My students enjoy doing something different in Music Class. This is the first time I used a word find. The students were engaged right away. I needed something to use after our Christmas performance. It was perfect and saved me a lot of time." - Bonnie

The Nutcracker Performance Journal (1 page)

No Prep! Do you need engaging activities to accompany "The Nutcracker?" Students can note their favorite elements from "The Nutcracker" with this scrapbook-style journal/coloring page! Includes favorite dance, scene, costume, moment, character, and music.

"Great to use with our Nutcracker unit. Thanks." - Deborah

The Nutcracker Music Note Matching Game/Center (24 pages)

Learning to read music can have many benefits for students. These colorful music note-matching cards and posters are easy to set up and fun to use! Note-matching games are a great activity for both individual and group learning. They are easy to set up and can be adapted to different skill levels, making them suitable for learners of all ages.

"This was a fun match-up game for my students! They had a fun time with this for a last day soft start!" - Jean

The Nutcracker Handwriting/Tracing Pack (20 pages)

Do you need fun & engaging handwriting activities for December? These tracing and handwriting practice sheets feature The Nutcracker! Each page has a number to trace and write, with a coloring practice at the bottom. Blank pages (with pictures) are also included for additional practice or story writing.

"Love these!" - Conrady Creations

The Nutcracker Scene List Performance Handouts (3 pages)

No Prep! Do you need a scene list to accompany "The Nutcracker?" Performances will vary, but this easy-to-use guide includes the scenes found in most productions! The scene list can be used to follow along, given as student handouts, or used as a planning page for your Nutcracker activities/units.

"My students enjoyed learning about the music from Nutcracker." - Leslie

The Nutcracker Bingo Game (38 pages)

Add this Bingo game to your Nutcracker unit or winter sub plans! Students will enjoy racing to find Clara, the Mouse King, Godfather Drosselmeyer, and more! There are also a few festive objects like cupcakes and ornaments. Great for printing on Astrobrights paper!

"My students LOVED playing Nutcracker BINGO. It was a great activity to use after we learned about the history of and read a version of The Nutcracker. They were extremely engaged, and it was a great review of characters and dances from the ballet/story." - Rebecca M.

The Nutcracker Posters (set of 12)

Bring the magic of The Nutcracker to life with these colorful Nutcracker-themed posters for your bulletin boards! Each poster showcases a beloved musical piece from this enchanting ballet, bringing the magic of the stage right into your classroom or homeschool.

From the dreamy Waltz of the Snowflakes to the exhilarating Chinese Dance, these visually stunning posters will transport you to the Land of Sweets. Perfect for music appreciation, dance classes, or simply adding a touch of holiday cheer, these posters are a must-have for any Nutcracker unit study!

Easel Activity

Pair an engaging digital listening board with these musical selections! Students use the highlight tool to choose keyword lists describing their listening experience. An answer box at the bottom allows students to write a brief description of their thoughts and feelings. Using the pen or any design tool provided, students can decorate a scene or upload an image to the frame! Each board features colorful clipart related to the music. As always, there are no wrong answers. Students can choose any combination of descriptors.

Warm up your classroom with this set of Cozy Cabin Winter-Themed Color Posters! Perfect for teaching color recognition while enhancing your learning space, these posters feature a beautiful winter cabin aesthetic that brings charm and seasonal warmth to any room.

What’s Included:

• 12 Color Posters: Covers red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, pink, black, white, gray, grey, and brown.
• Cozy Cabin Winter Theme: Engaging designs with a seasonal twist, perfect for the colder months.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for bulletin boards, classroom walls, learning centers, or homeschool spaces.

Perfect For:

• Early learners in preschool or kindergarten developing color recognition.
• Enhancing classroom or homeschool decor with a cozy, winter-inspired design.
• Creating a warm, engaging environment for students during the winter season.

Brighten your learning space with these charming color posters, combining education and seasonal coziness!

This money-saving winter bundle includes activities for December and January! It's chockful of games, writing & drawing activities, including Would You Rather that will keep elementary and middle school students busy when they finish their work! The bundle also includes tons of early finisher activities and fun seasonal activities to keep students engaged....and busy! Perfect for use throughout the winter holiday months to help celebrate Christmas and New Year!

I made these creative activities because I needed independent work that I could use in my classroom that I knew students would actually LIKE doing!

What's Included:

December Early Finishers Packet This best-selling Christmas-themed monthly packet features like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities.They'll love the fun games they can play with a partner quietly, or anything from the selection of 20 fun pages of independent, challenging puzzles and creative activities this packet offers!

Would You Rather Christmas Edition This class game is a fun way to get your students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get students talking and connected! Questions are winter-themed and related to Christmas. All you need to do is project the questions on the board to get the fun started, no other prep is needed!

Found Your iPhone - Santa/Grinch Edition With this character cell phone analysis activity, students will make inferences using what they know about either Santa or the Grinch. The engaging design of this cell phone activity will ask students to "snoop" through a phone they found, peep their text messages, playlists and even check their most recent location history. This literary analysis activity can be used during the holidays for a fun activity that's in keeping with the holiday spirit.

Christmas Greeting Cards Help your students celebrate Christmas by being creative as well as mindful with these cards they can color! Perfect for teens and secondary students who may not have the time or patience to make a card. Choose from 5 design options for the cover of the card. Cards print double-sided. This card is cute and a fun way for students to share the Christmas spirit.

Letter to Santa Help your students celebrate Christmas by writing a letter to Santa! Choose from 2 different design options - black and white and color. These letters are a fun way for students to express their creativity this Christmas.

Christmas Coloring Pages Help your students celebrate Christmas by being creative as well as mindful with these coloring pages! Choose from 3 different design options. These pages are a cute and fun way for students to express their creativity this Christmas.

Gingerbread Reading Comprehension You may be in full swing with your holiday or Christmas celebrations, but do your students need practice to identify the elements of a story? This Gingerbread-themed worksheet with an original reading passage titled, "Gingerbread Adventure is designed to give your students an opportunity to practice identifying story elements, sequencing, and reading comprehension.

Secret Santa Questionnaire and Tracker These student gift questionnaires and trackers will make it a smooth process! Students will list three wishes on the form and write their names. Collect the slips, fold and have students select their Secret Santa. Use the handy tracker to match up the student they are gifting so there is no confusion. These print-and-go forms are a fun and easy way for students to participate in a gift exchange this Christmas without the stress!

January Early Finishers Packet This January-themed monthly packet features like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities. They'll love the fun games they can play with a partner quietly, or anything from the selection of 20 fun pages of independent, challenging puzzles and creative activities this packet offers!

Would You Rather January Edition This class game is a fun way to get your students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get students talking and connected! Questions are winter-themed and related to New Year's. All you need to do is project the questions on the board to get the fun started, no other prep is needed!

New Year Time Capsule Project The new year is the perfect time to reflect on 2023, set goals, and have some fun as students readjust to being back in school after winter break. Purchase once, and this product can be used year after year and will be updated yearly! Students will have 15 pages in their "capsule" (including the cover) that help them reflect on who they are as a person, their goals, and their personalities. Lots of activities you would expect to see in a time capsule like letter to your future self and a list of current pressing issues happening in the world..all activities that are high-interest for Gen Z!

New Year Goal Setting Brochure for Gen Z Have students create this brochure when they return after New Year's and then let them keep it to track their goals. Purchase once, and this product can be used year after year and will be updated yearly! Pull these brochures out as students return from break. This resource requires NO PREP - simply print double-sided. Students will get a kick out of the hidden messages included on each brochure...the message reads "NEW YEAR VIBES" when read horizontally, and when read vertically, there are 3 different versions are included, which makes for great fun!

New Year Flip Book Goal Setting Activity The new year is the perfect time to reflect, set goals, and have some fun as students readjust to being back in school after winter break with this resolution flip book. Updated yearly! Pull this sheet out as students return from break for an easy and engaging activity. Students will enjoy reflecting on their greatest academic strength, a challenge, and a goal they have to improve in the new year. We all know that a goal is merely a wish without a plan, so students will provide a 3-step action plan to make this goal a reality!!

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Use these differentiated January Winter Sports themed picture addition file folders for math in your special education classroom in January! There are 3 different file folders to reach all levels of learners! These file folders are perfect for math centers, independent work, progress monitoring, and task boxes!

What is Included?

3 file folder activities

- Picture Addition Sums up to 5

- Picture Addition Sums up to 10

- Picture Addition Sums up to 20

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Immerse your students in the enchanting realm of winter with this fun set of 2-piece puzzle matching cards designed to enhance their coin recognition skills and master the art of counting money. Featuring a delightful wintery theme, these cards offer an engaging and educational activity for learners of all ages.

The set showcases six different coins per card, each with a value less than $1, including the distinctive half dollars, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies. As budding learners, they'll not only become acquainted with the appearance of various coins but also develop a keen understanding of their respective values.

To conquer these puzzles, players must diligently count the combined worth of the featured coins. Adding up the values of each coin fosters the essential skill of money counting. Once the sum has been calculated, the next step involves locating the corresponding puzzle piece displaying that precise value.

This set includes:

• 1 Cover Card
• 1 Directions Card
• 28 Money Cards

UPDATE: This set of cards has been updated from 13 to 28 cards to match coin values.

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Winter Holidays: Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah/Chanukah Mad Gab, Incohearent, Gibberish/Jibber Jabber Game: Bring holiday cheer to your classroom with this head-to-head, two team Mad Gab-style winter and Christmas babble game! Featuring festive music, animated characters, and randomized holiday babbles from a pool of 200+, it’s perfect for unlimited replay - because they'll ask to play again throughout the winter holiday season.

Babbles are mainly Christmas, ala Santa Claus, but include words and phrases associated with other winter holidays and celebrations, such as Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, New Year, Boxing Day, and people, places, and things related to the winter season.

TRY BEFORE YOU BUY! Play the preview version to get an idea of what to expect. This is the best way to experience the game before purchasing.

Do your students prefer not to compete? Try the single-player version of this game, which allows for differentiated learning.

Bundle and Save:

• Winter Holiday Babble Deluxe (Single Player and Team)
• Ultimate Winter Holiday Bundle (Escape Room, Millionaire, Babble)

Key Features:

• Festive Music & Animated Characters: Holiday tunes and delightful animations immerse students in the winter season.
• Embedded answer key. Learners get immediate notification of correct or incorrect answers.
• Unlimited Replay option: Questions are selected randomly from a pool. There is well over 200 babble sets in total. This makes it possible to produce a unique game with each replay attempt. (That's right; they can play each day leading up to winter break and not get the same game twice, giving you the biggest bang for you buck when you buy once and play throughout the entire holiday season!) In addition, new questions will be added to the pool periodically to keep the pool robust.
• No macros = play on any device.
• A Google account is not required!

Why Students Love It:

• It's so much fun!
• Teamwork and competition: First team to 25 points wins!
• They'll enjoy uncovering some of the same phrases using different babbles.

Why Teachers Love It:

• Engages students with a mix of fun, learning, and teamwork.
• Works for any grade level—though babble complexity is varied.
• No-prep, ready-to-play format saves teachers time.

Perfect For:

• Holiday parties
• Brain breaks
• Indoor recess
• Seasonal review days

Make this Christmas & Winter Holiday Game the highlight of your classroom this season!

What to Expect:

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Winter is here! This high-quality Winter vocabulary bingo game offers a fun, active way to foster spelling, winter vocabulary, and listening skills. This is a great game for a whole-class activity, or to put in a classroom center for kids to work on in small groups.

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Comes with:

• 24 different playing boards.

• 60 calling cards, vocabulary words and the letter of the column they are in.

• Quick Look Key – laminate and mark off to keep track of which cards were called. Helps to quickly verify winners.

• BONUS: Free Winter Word Search Puzzle to reinforce the vocabulary used in the bingo game.

How it works:

The caller shuffles the calling cards to mix them up, then reads the top calling card. It has 2 parts:

   1. A spelling tip to help kids locate the column to look in. For example: "This word has the letter 'W' in it. This guides the player to look in the "W" column.

   2. The definition or clue, required to find the vocabulary word.

When a player has covered 6 illustrations in a row horizontally, vertically or on a diagonal, they call out "Bingo!" and the caller checks their board.

Concepts explored: winter | snow | bingo | game | vocabulary | spelling | listening skills | class | classroom activity | season | seasonal | party games | fun

Winter Dollar Up Task Cards - an engaging resource designed to enhance students' rounding skills, focusing specifically on rounding prices up to the next dollar. This set uses real product images of common items students would encounter during the wintertime, adding a seasonal touch to the learning experience.

What’s Included?

Guide:

• About the resource
• How to use guide
• Table of contents

Task Cards:

• Ready-to-print PDF format
• 48 real product images
• 4 levels with 2 versions
• Covers for each level
• 192 task cards per version
• 384 total task cards
• Prices between $1.27 - $149.95

Data Collection + Student Recording Sheets:

• 3 data recording sheets
• 3 student recording sheets
• Teacher answer key

Version 1 Wording: “Round up to the next dollar:”

Version 2 Wording: “What’s the next dollar up?”

Levels:

• Level 1: Choice of 2
• Level 2: Choice of 3
• Level 3: Open response
• Level 4: Answer sheet

TOTAL:

⭐ 48 REAL WINTER PRODUCT IMAGES

⭐ 384 DIFFERENT TASK CARDS

Ideas for Use:

• Independent or IEP work related to life skills and money
• Personal finance, budgeting, and money lessons
• Small group or whole classroom life skills
• Community-based skills and shopping lessons
• Suitable for centers, stations, or task box activities

Elevate your teaching with these WINTER Dollar Up Task Cards, perfect for integrating real-world scenarios into your lessons and fostering valuable life skills in a seasonal context. Ideal for diverse settings, these task cards make learning engaging and practical.

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Learning to read music can have many benefits for students. These colorful music note-matching cards and posters are easy to set up and fun to use! Note-matching games are a great activity for both individual and group learning. They are easy to set up and can be adapted to different skill levels, making them suitable for learners of all ages.

Learning Objectives

• Memorization and understanding of each music note
• Improved memory and concentration
• Increased creative thinking and problem-solving
• Greater appreciation of music as an art form
• Comprehension of music notes and how they work together
• Increased knowledge of the musical structure and theory

What's Included

This activity pack includes full-color and white background posters, matching cards, and full-page posters for learning and checking answers. Great for centers! Simply print the cards and posters, cut out the note cards, and laminate for durability. Students match the note with the correct letter card. This is a great activity for reinforcing note names.

18 Grand Staff Puzzles (18 in all)

Treble Space Notes: f - a - c - e

Treble Line Notes: e - g - b - d - f

Bass Space Notes: a - c - e - g

Bass Line Notes: g - b - d - f - a

5 Wall Posters / Music Center Sheets

Grand Staff: Illustrates the two staves

Treble Clef: Explains at-a-glance what the treble clef looks like

Treble Notes: Displays and defines the notes on the treble clef

Bass Clef: Explains at-a-glance what the bass clef looks like

Bass Notes: Displays and defines the notes on the bass clef

Turn your reading corner into a cozy cabin retreat with this winter-themed decor set! Perfect for classrooms, libraries, or homeschools, this product includes everything you need to create a warm, inviting space that inspires a love of reading during the winter months.

What’s Included:

• 3 Banner Sets: Spell out "Reading Corner" with banners in three unique color schemes to match the cozy cabin theme.
• Inspirational Book Quote Posters: Posters with book-themed quotes that complement the cozy cabin aesthetic.
• Versatile Display Options: Use on bulletin boards, walls, or even as part of a larger winter reading display.

Perfect For:

• Encouraging students to spend time in the reading corner or library.
• Adding a warm, seasonal touch to your classroom or learning environment.
• Promoting a love of reading with visually engaging and inspiring decor.

Create a space where students can curl up with a good book and get lost in the magic of reading—all with a cozy cabin winter theme!

Looking for fun New Year projects and January themed activities for the first week back to school after break? This handy bundle is a perfect way to ease your students back into the routine of being in school. Geared toward Upper Elementary, Middle and High School students.

Includes the following resources which will be updated yearly:

January Early Finishers Packet This January-themed monthly packet features like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities. They'll love the fun games they can play with a partner quietly, or anything from the selection of 20 fun pages of independent, challenging puzzles and creative activities this packet offers!

Would You Rather January Edition This class game is a fun way to get your students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get students talking and connected! Questions are winter-themed and related to New Year's. All you need to do is project the questions on the board to get the fun started, no other prep is needed!

New Year Time Capsule Project The new year is the perfect time to reflect on the past year, set goals, and have some fun as students readjust to being back in school after winter break. Purchase once, and this product can be used year after year and will be updated yearly! Students will have 15 pages in their "capsule" (including the cover) that help them reflect on who they are as a person, their goals, and their personalities. Lots of activities you would expect to see in a time capsule like letter to your future self and a list of current pressing issues happening in the world..all activities that are high-interest for Gen Z!

New Year Goal Setting Brochure for Gen Z Have students create this brochure when they return after New Year's and then let them keep it to track their goals. Purchase once, and this product can be used year after year and will be updated yearly! Pull these brochures out as students return from break. This resource requires NO PREP - simply print double-sided. Students will get a kick out of the hidden messages included on each brochure...the message reads "NEW YEAR VIBES" when read horizontally, and when read vertically, there are 3 different versions are included, which makes for great fun!

New Year Flip Book Goal Setting Activity The new year is the perfect time to reflect, set goals, and have some fun as students readjust to being back in school after winter break with this resolution flip book. Updated yearly! Pull this sheet out as students return from break for an easy and engaging activity. Students will enjoy reflecting on their greatest academic strength, a challenge, and a goal they have to improve in the new year. We all know that a goal is merely a wish without a plan, so students will provide a 3-step action plan to make this goal a reality!!

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Use these differentiated January Winter Sports themed number identification file folders for math centers, independent work, progress monitoring, or a work task system! There are 3 different file folders with two levels in each folder.

What is Included?

3 file folder activities with two levels per folder

-Numbers 1-5 (Number to number and word to number match)

-Numbers 1-10 (Number to number and word to number match)

-Numbers 11-20 (Number to number and word to number match)

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Winter, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah/Chanukah Mad Gab Gibberish Game: Bring holiday cheer to your classroom with these Mad Gab-style winter and Christmas babble games!

Bundle and Save 15%: This bundle includes the differentiated single-player game and the team game. The Deluxe bundle offers flexibility with multiple game modes, which broadens its appeal to both competitive and non-competitive students.

Celebrate the holidays these Mad Gab-style Christmas and Winter Holiday Games that guarantees laughter, learning, and endless engagement!

Babbles are mainly Christmas, ala Santa Claus, but include other winter holidays and celebrations, such as Kwanzaa, Hanukkah/Chanukah, New Year, Boxing Day, and people, places, and things related to the winter season.

TRY BEFORE YOU BUY! Play the preview versions to get an idea of what to expect. This is the best way to experience the game before purchasing.

Want more holiday fun? Try the Ultimate Winter Holiday Game Bundle that includes Escape Room, Millionaire, and Babble games.

Key Features:

• Festive Music & Animated Characters: Holiday tunes and delightful animations immerse students in the winter season.

• Differentiation Options:

  • Timed & Scored Game: Challenge learners to race against the clock for high scores.
  • Timed Only: Test speed without focusing on scores.
  • Scored Only: No rush—just accuracy and fun.
  • No Pressure Mode: Perfect for a relaxed classroom vibes.

• Automatic scoring and self-correcting answer key. Learners get immediate notification of correct or incorrect answers.

• Unlimited Replay option: Questions are selected randomly from a pool. There is well over 200 babble cards in total. This makes it possible to produce a unique quiz with each replay attempt. (That's right; they can play each day leading up to winter break and not get the same game twice, giving you the biggest bang for you buck when you buy once and play throughout the entire holiday season!) In addition, new questions will be added to the pool periodically to keep the pool robust.

• Learners are acknowledged by the name they entered when launching the game.

• No macros = play on any device.

• A Google account is not required!

Why Students Love It:

• It's so much fun!
• They have a choice in gameplay (singler-player game).

Why Teachers Love It:

• Engages students with a mix of fun, learning, and teamwork.
• Works for any grade level—though babble complexity is varied.
• No-prep, ready-to-play format saves teachers time.

Perfect For:

• Holiday parties
• Brain breaks
• Indoor recess
• Seasonal review days

Make these Christmas & Winter Holiday Games the highlight of your classroom this season!

What to Expect:

You'll receive a PDF file with a link to the online games. This content is not editable. While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll be notified about any updates to this product.

Help Me Get Better:

If you encounter any issues, please reach out to me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product. Again, please play the preview version. This is the best way to understand how the game works and is also the best way to avoid surprises after purchase.

Please let me know if you would like to see additional examples or have suggestions for other uses/topics.

Enjoy a Winter Beverages and Activities (Indoor & Outdoor)-themed Two-Page Activity Set and Math Puzzle with this discounted set! Includes the following products:

• Winter Beverages and Activities (Indoor & Outdoor) Two-Page Activity Set
• Vocabulary-rich Word Search Puzzle: reinforces words used in the Activity Set
• Party Planning Budget Math Puzzle
• FREE BONUSES: Indoor & Outdoor Get-Together Reading Log and Certificate Sets (2 sets)

Topics explored: winter | December | January | February | coffee | tea | cocoa | winter activities | winter sports | planning | party planning | budgeting | math | party | indoor activities | outdoor activities | budget | penguins | ice skating | hockey | snow | bowling

"This resource is packed full of good stuff, especially with the new updates. I don't feel like I do a very good job of teaching dance/music in our Arts Ed strands, so this was a handy resource as a way of guiding my teaching. I was surprised just how into the Nutcracker my students got!" - Nadine F.

Print & Play! Do you need fun and colorful music centers for Christmas? Add these engaging activities to your Nutcracker unit! This bundle contains listening sheets and a music note-matching activity.

These printable "The Nutcracker" Listening Sheets will add some festive cheer to your class party, homeschool meetups, or holiday family fun!

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
• 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

Musical Selections: (two pages per piece)

01. Overture

02. The Christmas Tree

03. March

04. Gallop And Dance Of The Parents

05. The Presents Of Drosselmeyer

06. Grandfather Dance

07. Clara And The Nutcracker

08. Battle with the Mouse King

09. 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

The Nutcracker Mindful Listening Activity Sheets

Music Rating Guides - full color/black & white

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 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 pleasant 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.

The Nutcracker Bingo Game (38 pages)

Add this Bingo game to your Nutcracker unit or winter sub plans! Students will enjoy racing to find Clara, the Mouse King, Godfather Drosselmeyer, and more! There are also a few festive objects like cupcakes and ornaments. Great for printing on Astrobrights paper!

"My students LOVED playing Nutcracker BINGO. It was a great activity to use after we learned about the history of and read a version of The Nutcracker. They were extremely engaged, and it was a great review of characters and dances from the ballet/story." - Rebecca M.

The Nutcracker Music Note Matching Game/Center (24 pages)

Learning to read music can have many benefits for students. These colorful music note-matching cards and posters are easy to set up and fun to use! Note-matching games are a great activity for both individual and group learning. They are easy to set up and can be adapted to different skill levels, making them suitable for learners of all ages.

"This was a fun match-up game for my students! They had a fun time with this for a last day soft start!" - Jean

More Nutcracker Resources!

Nutcracker Fairy Tale Story Listening Sheets (★ NEW!)

The Nutcracker Listening Sheets

The Nutcracker Listening Sheet Preview

El Cascanueces (En Español)

The Nutcracker Word Search

The Nutcracker Performance Journal

The Nutcracker Scene List

The Nutcracker Number Writing

The Nutcracker Activity Bundle

The Nutcracker Bingo Game

The Nutcracker Blank Sheet Music

The Nutcracker Music Notes Match

The Nutcracker & Festive December Bundle

This January and winter-themed Would You Rather activity is a fun way to get your students excited about the season, and get students talking and connected! Great for class parties or to celebrate New Year's! Questions align with student interests and are the perfect mix of silly and funny topics that will get your students in the winter spirit! No prep is needed! Whether you call it "Would You Rather" or "This or That," the prompts make a great conversation starter that kids love, and they will be begging you for more!

⭐I like to use these throughout the month of January and especially after we return from winter break!

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

• 50 Winter/January-Themed Would You Rather Slides

Ideas for using these questions:

• In centers

• During transitions

• For brain breaks

• Extra time filler

• At the end of the day

• During morning meeting

• To facilitate respectful discussion or debate

• To build critical thinking skills

• To practice communicating ideas

• To defend thoughts and opinions

• For a fun activity!!!

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Included in the Resource:

• 1 Crossword Puzzle with solution
• 1 Sudoku with solution
• 1 Maze - with solution
• 1 Word Search
• 1 Tic Tac Toe partner game
• 1 Dot to Dot
• 1 Word Escape Puzzle - with answer key
• 1 Complete the Picture Symmetry sheet
• 1 Positive Affirmation Mandala Coloring Page
• 1 Think Outside the Box Drawing Sheets - 4 per page!
• 1 Pop Art Coloring Page
• 2 More Coloring Pages
• 1 Grid Drawing Challenge
• 1 Word Work Activity
• 1 Word Scramble with solution
• 1 I Spy Page
• 1 DIY Color by Number
• 1 Design Time Page
• 1 Connect the Dots partner game

Use these differentiated January winter clothing themed counting file folders for math practice in your special education classroom! With 5 different levels, there is something for every learner! Great for extra practice, work bins, and independent centers in your classroom!

What is Included?

5 file folder activities:

- Counting 1-5

-Counting 5-10

-Counting 1-10

-Counting 11-20

-Counting 1-20

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Celebrate the holiday season in your classroom with this engaging, no-prep bundle of digital games! Featuring differentiated and interactive options, this bundle combines the best of learning and fun to keep your students entertained and engaged throughout the winter holidays.

Save 20% by bundling these classroom favorites!

TRY BEFORE YOU BUY: Each game includes a preview version so you can experience the fun before purchasing.

What's Included:

• Mad Gab Gibberish Holiday Edition:
  • Two versions: Team play and differentiated singler-player games.
  • Laugh-out-loud babble-style gameplay focused on Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and winter-themed topics.
  • Over 200 babble cards ensure a unique game each time with the Unlimited Replay feature.
  • Perfect for quick breaks, holiday parties, or seasonal activities.

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire - Winter Holidays:

• • Mimics the excitement of the popular TV show with questions on Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, New Year, and other winter celebrations.
  • Includes lifeline boosters (Go Halfsies, Text a Buddy, Poll the Audience) for added engagement.
  • Differentiation options: timed, scored, or no-pressure modes.
  • Categories cover holiday traditions, songs, movies, history, and more!

• Holiday Escape Room:
  Solve trivia and puzzles focused on Christmas and other winter holidays to unlock doors and escape the room.

  • Covers Christmas trivia, ELA, and math questions, offering a mix of challenge and fun.
  • Interactive design with festive music, animations, and automatic scoring.

Key Features:

• Unlimited Replay: Every game is unique with randomized questions for hours of play.
• Differentiation Options: Tailor gameplay to your students’ needs—timed, scored, or relaxed.
• Interactive & Fun: Holiday music, animations, and quirky gameplay keep students entertained.
• No Prep Required: Ready to use—just send the link and let the fun begin!
• Works on Any Device: No macros or Google accounts required.

Perfect For:

• Holiday parties
• Brain breaks
• Indoor recess
• Seasonal reviews

Make this holiday season memorable and bring joy, laughter, and learning to your classroom with the Ultimate Winter Holiday Game Bundle!

What to Expect:

You'll receive a PDF file with a link to the online game. This content is not editable. While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll be notified about any updates to this product.

Help Me Get Better:

If you encounter any issues, please reach out to me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product. Again, please play the preview versions. This is the best way to understand how the game works and is also the best way to avoid surprises after purchase.

Please let me know if you would like to see additional examples or have suggestions for other uses/topics.

Winter sports and activities. A great set of themed puzzles that encourage winter outdoor and indoor activities – sports and physical exercise – to keep kids moving.

Includes:

• Two-Page Activity Set: crossword with winter activity words; fill-in with "snowless" activities for kids; water transformation fill-in; hearty food word search.
• Winter Compound Word Fun - Word Search with a range of winter-related words
• Indoor Sports Word Search with dozens of ideas for inside winter activities
• Outdoor Activities Word Search with many ideas for things to do outdoors in winter
• FREE BONUSES: Two different matching Reading Log and Certificate sets

"I loved using these worksheets throughout the month of December! Students really love watching and listening to music from the nutcracker, and I loved the variety of materials in this bundle." - Amanda M.

Do you need fun & engaging activities for your Nutcracker unit? This bundle contains listening sheets and activities for December! Also great for your music sub plans.

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!

The Nutcracker Listening Sheets:

"The Nutcracker" is one of Tchaikovsky's most famous compositions. Do you need fun & engaging activities for December? These printable "The Nutcracker" Listening Sheets will add some festive cheer to your class party, homeschool meetups, or holiday family fun!

Printable Listening Sheets Include: (two pages per piece)

1. Overture
2. The Christmas Tree
3. March
4. Gallop And Dance Of The Parents
5. The 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

Nutcracker BINGO

Add this BINGO game to your Nutcracker unit or winter sub plans! Students will enjoy racing to find Clara, the Mouse King, Godfather Drosselmeyer, and more! There are also a few festive objects like cupcakes and ornaments. Great for printing on Astrobright paper!

Product Includes:

• Instruction page
• 25 Caller Cards (6 per page)
• 30 BINGO game boards - each one contains the same characters but have slightly different layouts.

Use mini-erasers, bingo chips, or other fun items as space markers. Students get 5 in a row to win!

Nutcracker Music Note Matching Activity

This music note matching activity reviews & strengthens treble and bass note skills! Cut and laminate for extended use - perfect for winter, December, and including in your Nutcracker-themed fun!

18 Grand Staff Puzzles (18 in all)

Treble Space Notes: f - a - c - e

Treble Line Notes: e - g - b - d - f

Bass Space Notes: a - c - e - g

Bass Line Notes: g - b - d - f - a

5 Wall Posters / Music Center Sheets

Grand Staff: Illustrates the two staves

Treble Clef: Explains at-a-glance what the treble clef looks like

Treble Notes: Displays and defines the notes on the treble clef

Bass Clef: Explains at-a-glance what the bass clef looks like

Bass Notes: Displays and defines the notes on the bass clef

Nutcracker Blank Sheet Music and Clef Practice

Designed with the youngest composers in mind - these blank manuscript pages allow students to compose their own pieces! Draw the music notes or use small stickers to piece together a classical composition. Treble & bass clef tracing sheets are also included.

This set is inspired by "The Nutcracker" and features clipart from the well-loved story/performance.

Nutcracker Fairytale Story, Classical Music Listening, Christmas Activities

Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? Nutcracker Story listening sheets combine music appreciation with a fairy tale theme! Students compose their wondrous tale by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar fairy tale objects inspired by the music. There’s also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations. Discuss and display for further engagement!

What's Included:

• Story Guide – an illustrated chart with each character/object
• 22 Fairy Tale Listening Sheets
• 22 Fairy Tale Drawing Pages