$5 - $10 3rd Grade Music Printables (by price, high to low)

"Lots of different choices for listening activities. The kids loved it. I especially love the different options to describe the music (colors, weather, etc)" - Colleen G.

♫ "Study Bach. There you will find everything." - Johannes Brahms ♫

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of German composer Johann Sebastian Bach
• 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

Resource Contents:

• 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:

1. Toccata and Fugue in D Minor
2. Fantasia and Fugue in G Minor
3. Cantata No. 21
4. Orchestral Suite No. 3 (Air)
5. Concerto for Two Violins
6. Partita for Violin No. 2
7. Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major

Brain Breaks! Just Print & Play! Do you need fun and engaging brain breaks? This classical music activity pack features 6 listening activities to experience! The Star Rating and Emoji guides are included as a fun reference (color/b&w.) Also great for sub plans & sub tubs!

Brain Break Activities:

• 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.
• Listen & Color a Carnival - Students can color their own carnival while listening to the selected music! Which carnival rides and activities would 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!
• Emoji Checkbox Listening - This listening sheet style is all about checkboxes! Students 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! Time, nature, settings, instruments, and colors are also listed. Students color in the emojis that best describe their listening experience in the emoji grid. The 'Inspiration Box' can be used for inspired drawing, journaling, notes, poetry, etc.
• 1-5 Star Rating Guide in color
• 1-5 Star Rating Guide in black & white
• Emoji Rating Guide in color
• Emoji Rating Guide in black & white
• Word Composer - compose a list of new words using letters from the composer's name. Add a timer for an extra challenge!
• Drawing/Writing Page - a freestyle approach to listening! Students can draw a scene inspired by the music selection or use the page as a writing space. Great for bulletin boards and displays!

Featured Music:

1. 'Little' Fugue in G Minor, Johann S. Bach
2. Brandenburg Concerto No. 4, Johann Sebastian Bach
3. Oboe Concerto in D Minor (second movement,) Alessandro Marcello
4. Adagio, BWV 974, Johann S. Bach

"Adagio, BWV 974" is originally attributed to Italian composer Alessandro Marcello and was later arranged by Johann Sebastian Bach for the keyboard. Both pieces are widely available on YouTube, from the oboe to violin and of course, the piano.

Include Bach in a variety of unit studies with the "Brandenburg Concertos!" This collection of six pieces was presented to Christian Ludwig, Margrave of Brandenburg-Schwedt in 1721.

1. Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major
2. Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major
3. Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major
4. Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major
5. Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major
6. Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-Flat Major

Birthday Activity Pack! Celebrate the birthday and achievements of Johann Sebastian Bach! This composer fun pack is full of vocabulary, coloring, listening sheets, and more. Designed for Pre-K and Kindergarten + adaptable for older students as well!

• Composer Fact Sheet
• Birthplace Fact Sheet
• Birthday Coloring Sheet
• Birthday Season Vocabulary
• Composer Vocabulary
• Story Tiles
• Compose a Story
• Birthday Planner - More/Less Activities (4 pages)
• Find the Difference
• Compose a Pattern (2 pages)

Listening Sheets:

1. Toccata and Fugue in D Minor
2. Cantata No. 21
3. Orchestral Suite No. 3 (Air)
4. Magnificat
5. Italian Concerto
6. Bourree in E Minor
7. Fugue in G Minor
8. The Partita in D Minor
9. Mass in B Minor

★ Easel Activity ★ Pair an engaging digital listening board with these musical selections! Students use the highlight tool to choose from keyword lists that describe 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.

Do you need classical music activities? This engaging composer study pack features the music of Pyotr Tchaikovsky. 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.

"I was able to use this resource with all grades due to the variety of options available. I used it as extra support for my ballet unit which focuses heavily on the music of Tchaikovsky. Highly recommend!" - Dibble's Dabbles

Learning Objectives

• increased biographical knowledge of the composer
• 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

★ 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 describes 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)

1. 1812 Overture
2. Symphony No. 4
3. Piano Concerto No. 1
4. Serenade for Strings
5. Manfred Symphony
6. Symphony No. 3
7. Piano Concerto No. 3
8. String Quartet No. 1

"Lots of different choices for listening activities. The kids loved it. I especially love the different options to describe the music (colors, weather, etc)" - Colleen G.

Do you need fun & engaging music activities? Introduce students to the music of Ludwig Van Beethoven!

Beethoven bridged the classical and romantic periods with some of the world's most influential music. Students will not only discover his most popular sonatas and symphonies, but will also research Beethoven's home of Germany, his family tree, and much more!

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of Ludwig Van Beethoven
• 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:

• 2-page Resource Guide
• Composer Fact Sheet
• Composer Home Research
• Family Tree & Seasons Activity
• Word Composer
• Birthday Boxes (count & color)
• Composer Rating Sheet
• Reflection/Journal Page
• Listening Sheet Star Rating Guide
• Listening Sheets
• Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets

Printable Listening Sheets Include: (two pages per piece:)

1. "Ode to Joy"
2. Symphony No. 5
3. "Moonlight Sonata"
4. Für Elise
5. Piano Concerto No. 5
6. Violin Concerto in D Major
7. Piano Sonata No. 32
8. Piano Sonata No. 1 in F minor
9. Piano Sonata No. 4 in E-flat major ("Grand Sonata")
10. Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor ("Pathétique")
11. Piano Sonata No. 12 in A-flat major
12. Piano Sonata No. 15 in D major ("Pastoral")
13. Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor ("Tempest")
14. Piano Sonata No. 18 in E-flat major ("The Hunt")
15. Piano Sonata No. 19 in G minor
16. Piano Sonata No. 20 in G major
17. Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major ("Waldstein")
18. Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor ("Appassionata")
19. Piano Sonata No. 25 in G major
20. Piano Sonata No. 26 in E-flat major ("Les adieux/Das Lebewohl")
21. Piano Sonata No. 29 in B-flat major ("Hammerklavier")
22. + All 9 Symphonies!

Do you need classical music activities? This engaging composer study pack features the music of Giuseppe Verdi. 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

• increased biographical knowledge of the composer
• 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

★ 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)

1. La Traviata
2. Gloria all'Egitto
3. La Forza Del Destino
4. Di Quella Pira
5. Elle Ne M'Aime Pas
6. Credo In Un Crudel
7. Messa De Requiem
8. Marcia Trionfale

Do you need classical music activities? This engaging composer study pack features the music of Johann Strauss. 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.

"Strauss was my composer of the month for Oct. and this resource introduced some new pieces to them and kept them more engaged while they listened. They always enjoy being able to draw!" - Heather D.

Learning Objectives

• increased biographical knowledge of the composer
• 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

★ 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)

1. The Blue Danube
2. Voices of Spring
3. Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka
4. Kaiser-Walzer
5. Egyptian March
6. Tales from the Vienna Woods
7. Pizzicato Polka
8. Thunder and Lightning

Get ready to bring the beauty of Mozart's music into your classroom or homeschool! Our comprehensive composer pack helps make teaching Mozart easier than ever. From engaging listening activities to space and fairy tales, this pack contains everything you need to engage with and appreciate Mozart's work!

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.

Learning Objectives

• increased biographical knowledge of the composer
• 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

★ 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)

1. Requiem
2. Symphony No. 40
3. The Magic Flute
4. The Marriage of Figaro
5. Clarinet Concerto
6. Piano Sonata No. 16
7. Violin Concerto No. 5
8. Piano Sonata No. 8

Bonus Listening Activities

1. Clarinet Concerto - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1 page Space-themed)
2. Sleigh Ride, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (14 pages)
3. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Composer Study (12 pages)
4. Mozart Sonata Punch Card Pack (21 pages)

Do you need classical music activities? This engaging composer study pack features the music of Frédéric Chopin. 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.

"Great resource!" - Katherine P.

Learning Objectives

• increased biographical knowledge of the composer
• 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

★ 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)

1. Ballade No. 2 in F Major
2. Fantaisie-Impromptu
3. Piano Sonata No. 2
4. Nocturne in E Flat Major, Op. 2, No. 2
5. Piano Sonata No. 3
6. Piano Concerto No. 1
7. Polonaise in A-Flat Major, Op. 53
8. Etude Op. 10, No. 12

Open the doors to the captivating music of Johannes Brahms! From the iconic Hungarian Rhapsody to the soothing soundscape of Wigenlied, students explore the most iconic compositions of this Romantic-period composer. Immerse your classroom or homeschool in some of the world's most-loved classical music with these fun and engaging activities!

Learning Objectives

• increased biographical knowledge of the composer
• 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

★ 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)

1. Wiegenlied
2. Hungarian Dance No. 5
3. Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68
4. Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77
5. Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 15
6. Cello Sonata No. 1
7. Horn Trio
8. String Quintet No. 2

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

• increased biographical knowledge of the composer
• 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

★ 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)

1. La Campanella
2. Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2
3. Piano Sonata in B Minor
4. Piano Concerto No. 2
5. Liebestraume No. 3
6. Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6
7. Hungaria
8. Orpheus

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

• increased biographical knowledge of the composer
• 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

★ 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)

1. String Quartet No. 1
2. Symphony No. 1 in D Minor
3. Central Park in the Dark
4. The Unanswered Question
5. Symphony No. 2
6. Piano Trio
7. Violin Sonata No. 1
8. Three Places in New England

Do you need engaging brain breaks or bell ringers? These mindful listening activities are an easy way to include music appreciation in any classroom or homeschool.

Just print and cue the music! Students begin listening and interpreting what they hear and feel. 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!) There are five differentiated listening sheets included for each piece of music.

Featured Music

1. Spring Morning, Frederick Delius
2. Sky with Four Suns, John Luther Adams
3. Shiny Day, Tatiana Stankovych
4. Now Does the Glorious Day Appear, Henry Purcell
5. Morning Song, Arnold Bax
6. Morning's Embrace, Joseph Schwantner
7. Morning on the Ranch, Aaron Copland
8. Daydreams, Arthur Sullivan
9. An Eventful Morning Near East London, Robert Fokkens
10. A Glorious Day, Albert Roussel

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of popular composers
• familiarity with a variety of musical periods
• 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

Differentiated Listening Sheets

• Mindful Listening - students draw a scene inspired by the music and select meaningful keywords that describe their listening experience
• Emotions & Weather - lots of emotions and weather to choose from and color
• Checkboxes - an easy-to-follow checklist page that features emojis, instruments, colors, and more
• Color A Carnival - which ride or activity best matches the music? Don't forget to choose a snack and a prize!
• Listen and Color - lots of drawing/journaling space with meaningful keywords to choose from

► 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!

Just print & play! Do you need engaging Antonio Vivaldi activities or music sub plans? These printable listening sheets offer creative ways for students to learn more! Experience the extravagance - Vivaldi's "La Stravaganza" is a set of 12 concertos - all included in this download, with two printable pages for each piece.

UPDATE!

There is now an additional set of listening sheets included with a slightly different format. Choose from 50 listening activity pages!

Printable Listening Sheets:

01. Op.4, Concerto No. 1 in B-flat major

02. Op.4, Concerto No. 2 in E minor

03. Op.4, Concerto No. 3 in G major

04. Op.4, Concerto No. 4 in A minor

05. Op.4, Concerto No. 5 in A major

06. Op.4, Concerto No. 6 in G minor

07. Op.4, Concerto No. 7 in C major

08. Op.4, Concerto No. 8 in D minor

09. Op.4, Concerto No. 9 in F major

10. Op.4, Concerto No. 10 in C minor

11. Op.4, Concerto No. 11 in D major

12. Op.4, Concerto No. 12 in G major

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.

► 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!

Just Print & Play! Do you need fun and engaging brain breaks? This listening activity pack features 10 classical pieces to experience! The Star Rating and Emoji guides are included as a fun reference (color/b&w.) Also great for sub plans & sub tubs!

Featured Music:

1. Jardins Sous la Pluie, Debussy
2. The Welcome Arrival of Rain, Weir
3. Prelude Op. 28, No. 15 (Raindrop) Chopin
4. Les Preludes, Liszt
5. Symphony No. 6, Beethoven
6. Violin Sonata No. 1, Brahms
7. Land of the Mountain and the Flood, MacCunn
8. Alpine Symphony, Strauss
9. Gymnopédie No. 1, Satie
10. Piano Concerto No. 21, Mozart

Music Pack Activities:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Listen & Color a Carnival - Students can color their own carnival while listening to the selected music! Which carnival rides and activities would 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!
4. Emoji Checkbox Listening - This listening sheet style is all about checkboxes! Students 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! Time, nature, settings, instruments, and colors are also listed. Students color in the emojis that best describe their listening experience in the emoji grid. The 'Inspiration Box' can be used for inspired drawing, journaling, notes, poetry, etc.
5. 1-5 Star Rating Guide in color
6. 1-5 Star Rating Guide in black & white
7. Emoji Rating Guide in color
8. Emoji Rating Guide in black & white

Do you want your students to experience the beauty, power, and emotion of Sergei Rachmaninoff's music? From engaging listening activities to space and fairy tales, this resource pack contains everything students need to appreciate Rachmaninoff's most iconic works! His music is a powerful tool that can help your students learn, grow, and connect with each other.

Music Appreciation Benefits

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

Learning Objectives

• increased biographical knowledge of the composer
• familiarity with the composer's works
• ability to recognize and engage with iconic 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

Whether you need a music brain break or a complete composer study, you can find activities quickly using the clickable table of contents. Mix and match or complete them all!

Biography Pages - The biography page is an introduction to the composer. Basic facts are included, along with a coloring space and listening tracker!

Composer Birthplace Research - Students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the composer's home country. 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 Builder 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.

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.

Weather and Emotions - 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.

Listen and Color - Pair art with music! Students can draw, color, or even journal while listening to the selected music! There are four categories of keywords to circle or highlight that describe their listening experience.

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 - More 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 music-inspired art! Great for younger students or for hosting a classroom art display.

Listening Checkboxes - 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.

Star Rating Guides - Print one or more copies of the star rating guide to help students choose their rating. Half and quarter stars can also be encouraged! Students can color their own star rating using the black-and-white guide.

Featured Music Activities

Just print and play! You can find the music on YouTube or your favorite streaming services.

Piano Concerto No. 2

Prelude in C-sharp minor

Rhapsody on a Theme

Second Symphony

Third Piano Concerto

Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14

The Bells, Op. 35

Prelude in G minor, Op. 23

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!

Just print & play! Do you need engaging Johannes Brahms activities or music sub plans? These printable listening sheets offer creative ways for students to learn more! Journey through Hungary - the lively "Hungarian Dance No. 5" is a well-known piece, but it is only a fraction of the 21 Hungarian Dances Brahms composed. These short compositions will range from one to five minutes long.

Printable Listening Sheets:

01. in G minor

02. in D minor

03. in F major

04. in F minor

05. in F sharp minor

06. in D flat major

07. in A major

08. in A minor

09. in E minor

10. in E major

11. in D minor

12. in D minor

13. in D major

14. in D minor

15. in B flat major

16. in F minor

17. in F sharp minor

18. in D major

19. in D minor

20. in E minor

21. in E minor

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.

Franz Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsodies" are an exciting and passionate collection of virtuoso pieces. With their dramatic melodies and brilliant piano technique, these works will captivate your classroom or homeschool. Each piece showcases Liszt's unique compositional style and gives students the opportunity to explore different aspects of musical performance.

Featured music with two listening activity pages per piece:

Mood: passionate, dramatic, vibrant, and thrilling

Composer: Franz Liszt was a Hungarian composer and virtuoso pianist who pushed the boundaries of classical music with his experimental and passionate works.

Hungarian Rhapsody No. 1 | Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 | Hungarian Rhapsody No. 3 | Hungarian Rhapsody No. 4 | Hungarian Rhapsody No. 5 | Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6 | Hungarian Rhapsody No. 7 | Hungarian Rhapsody No. 8 | Hungarian Rhapsody No. 9 | Hungarian Rhapsody No. 10 | Hungarian Rhapsody No. 11 | Hungarian Rhapsody No. 12 | Hungarian Rhapsody No. 13 | Hungarian Rhapsody No. 14 | Hungarian Rhapsody No. 15 | Hungarian Rhapsody No. 16 | Hungarian Rhapsody No. 17 | Hungarian Rhapsody No. 18 | Hungarian Rhapsody No. 19

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.

Part of the new "Emotions in Music" series! What makes music sound "exciting?" Is it the tempo? Instruments? Ten (very upbeat!) classical pieces are included for your group to study. Feelings & observations will vary in this activity - great for class discussions!

Music Appreciation Made Easy!

Do you need engaging print-and-go activities and brain breaks? The music featured in this activity packet is carefully curated and previewed - saving you hours of planning time. Just print and cue the music! 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

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 emotions. 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?

Excited Listening Sheets

1. The Battle on Ice, Sergei Prokofiev
2. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
3. Ride of the Valkyries, Richard Wagner
4. 1812 Overture (Finale,) Pyotr Tchaikovsky
5. William Tell Overture, Gioachino Rossini
6. The Marriage of Figaro, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
7. Entry of the Gladiators, Julius Fuchik (pronounced few-chick)
8. Flight of the Bumblebee, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
9. In the Hall of the Mountain King, Edvard Grieg
10. Sabre Dance, Aram Khachaturian

What's Included

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 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.

Carnival Coloring - Which carnival rides and activities would 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 - While listening, students color the scene and choose the keywords/elements that resonate with their listening experience. There is lots of room for drawing, coloring, and journaling in the box! Students often engage in discussions about what they've heard or felt. Great for displaying!

Part of the new "Emotions in Music" series! Ten "happy" classical compositions are included for your students.

Music Appreciation Made Easy!

Do you need engaging print-and-go activities and brain breaks? The music featured in this activity packet is carefully curated and previewed - saving you hours of planning time. Just print and cue the music! 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

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 emotions. 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?

Happy Listening Sheets

1. Ode to Joy, Ludwig Van Beethoven
2. Symphony No. 34 in C, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
3. Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F, Johann Sebastian Bach
4. Waltz of the Flowers, Pyotr Tchaikovsky
5. Simple Symphony No. 4, Benjamin Britten
6. Berceuse Op. 57 in D flat, Frederic Chopin
7. Rondo in D Major, K. 485, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
8. Sonata No. 17 in C, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
9. Brandenburg Concerto No. 4, Johann Sebastian Bach
10. The Blue Danube, Johann Strauss II

What's Included

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 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.

Carnival Coloring - Which carnival rides and activities would 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 - While listening, students color the scene and choose the keywords/elements that resonate with their listening experience. There is lots of room for drawing, coloring, and journaling in the box! Students often engage in discussions about what they've heard or felt. Great for displaying!

Part of the new "Emotions in Music" series! What makes music sound "sad?" Is it the tempo? Instruments? Ten classical pieces are included for your group to study. Feelings & observations will vary in this activity - great for class discussions!

Music Appreciation Made Easy!

Do you need engaging print-and-go activities and brain breaks? The music featured in this activity packet is carefully curated and previewed - saving you hours of planning time. Just print and cue the music! 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

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 emotions. 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?

Sad Listening Sheets

1. Requiem in D Minor, Mozart
2. Gymnopédie No. 1, Satie
3. Moonlight Sonata, Beethoven
4. Schindler's List (Main Theme,) Williams
5. O Fortuna, Orff
6. Adagio for Strings Op. 11a, Barber
7. Summer 78, Tiersen
8. Sur le Fil, Tiersen
9. Clair de Lune, Debussy
10. Nocturne Op. 9, No. 2, Chopin

What's Included

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 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.

Carnival Coloring - Which carnival rides and activities would 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 - While listening, students color the scene and choose the keywords/elements that resonate with their listening experience. There is lots of room for drawing, coloring, and journaling in the box! Students often engage in discussions about what they've heard or felt. Great for displaying!

¡Solo imprime y reproduce! ¿Necesitas actividades musicales divertidas y atractivas para Diciembre? “El cascanueces” es una de las composiciones más famosas de Tchaikovsky. ¡Estas hojas de escucha para imprimir “El cascanueces” agregarán un poco de alegría festiva a tu fiesta de clase, reuniones de educación en el hogar o diversión familiar de vacaciones! ¡También son geniales como planes sustitutos y descanso mental!

También puedes ver la versión en inglés aquí: The Nutcracker

Incluye:

Guía de recursos de 1 página

Guía de clasificación musical (los estudiantes colorean de 1 a 5 estrellas)

Hojas de escucha

Hoja de escucha - ¡No hay respuestas incorrectas! Los estudiantes pueden notar cómo se sienten y lo que imaginan mientras escuchan una pieza musical seleccionada. Elige entre los instrumentos musicales, escenas de la naturaleza, colores y más.

Clima y sentimientos - El clima es un tema recurrente en la música clásica. ¿Una pieza musical le recuerda al oyente un día nevado o una alegre tarde soleada? Los estudiantes pueden seleccionar los símbolos meteorológicos que se les ocurran. ¿La música es alegre o triste? Un conjunto de personajes emocionales le permite a tu grupo elegir los sentimientos que mejor se relacionan con una pieza musical.

Las hojas de escucha imprimibles incluyen: (dos páginas por pieza)

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

More Nutcracker Resources!

The Nutcracker Listening Sheets

The Nutcracker Listening Sheet Preview

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 Listening & Match Bundle

The Nutcracker & Festive December Bundle

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