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82 Classical Music Listening Activities | Music Appreciation Resources
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? This BIG Music History Bundle includes over 2,000 pages of listening sheets (82 resources!) This bundle includes listening activities from Baroque to Modern, Black History Month, Women's History Month, and every season!
Bundle Benefits
Learning Objectives
Ideas for Listening Sheets & Activities!
Composer Listening Packs (40 composers)
Each Composer Pack Includes:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart • John Williams • Frédéric Chopin • Duke Ellington • Johannes Brahms • George Walker • Gustav Mahler • Claude Debussy • Clara Schumann • Franz Liszt • John Philip Sousa • Ludwig Van Beethoven • Amy Beach • Melba Liston • Florence Price • Mary Lou Williams • Fanny Mendelssohn • Scott Joplin • Charles Mingus • John Coltrane • Nat King Cole • Art Tatum • Dizzy Gillespie • Charlie Parker • Thelonious Monk • Joseph Bologne • Antonio Vivaldi • Sergei Rachmaninoff • George Gershwin • Joseph Haydn • Carl P.E. Bach • Johann Christian Bach • Antonio Salieri • George Handel • Claudio Monteverdi • Henry Purcell • Antonio Scarlatti • Johann Pachelbel • Wilhelm F Bach • Pyotr Tchaikovsky
Mindful Listening (12 seasons/holidays)
Just print & play! Add a mindful music activity to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. These listening sheets are also great for sub plans - and with 150+ categorized classical pieces to choose from, there is an engaging printable for any occasion!
► Hello, January! (New Year) (30 pages)
► Sweet February (Valentine's Day) (42 pages)
► Emerald March (St. Patrick's Day) (24 pages)
► April Sunshine (Spring) (22 pages)
► May Flowers (Flowers) (24 pages)
► Woodland June (Trees) (24 pages)
► Patriotic July (4th of July) (24 pages)
► August Summer (Ocean & Earth) (26 pages)
► September Days (Autumn) (24 pages)
► Spooky October (Halloween) (60 pages)
► Calm November (Thanksgiving) (44 pages)
► Festive December (Winter) (42 pages)
Teacher Appreciation Bundle (six resource packs)
Two listening sheets are included for each piece, for a total of 174 listening activities.
► Winterreise (Schubert) (50 pages)
► Album for the Young, Op. 39 (Tchaikovsky) (50 pages)
► Four Ogives (Satie) (10 pages)
► Hungarian Rhapsodies (Liszt) (40 pages)
► Pictures at an Exhibition (Mussorgsky) (24 pages)
► Brandenburg Concertos (16 pages)
Social-Emotional Listening Bundle (five resource packs)
Just Print & Play! Four resources are included in the "Emotions in Music" bundle! These resources explore what makes a piece of music have feelings - is it the tempo? Instruments? Students record the listening experience in their own unique way!
► Excited Classical Music (47 pages)
► Sad Classical Music (47 pages)
► Happy Classical Music (47 pages)
► Calming Sunshine Classical Music (26 pages)
► Peaceful Classical Music
World Classical Music Bundle (featuring eight countries)
Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? This activity bundle takes listeners around the world with classical music from eight countries! Each listening pack features some of the country's most notable, distinctive, and well-loved pieces.
► Classical Music of Australia (28 pages)
► Classical Music of Canada (28 pages)
► Classical Music of Italy (26 pages)
► Classical Music of New Zealand (28 pages)
► Classical Music of Portugal (30 pages)
► Classical Music of Spain (24 pages)
► Classical Music of the United States (28 pages)
► Classical Music of France (25 pages)
► It can be hard to keep track of all the dates and eras in classical music history, so we created this freebie to help! Grab this six-page guide of composers sorted by musical period. Birthdates, birthplaces, and their famous compositions included. Get this instant download delivered right to your inbox!
American Presidents Mega Bundle of Activities | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
The bundle focuses on some of the most influential U.S. Presidents throughout American history. The bundle contains sixteen close reading activities; eight biography writing units; an opinion writing unit; a timeline activity and display; and an interactive card game your students will love. The activities are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade.
55 Lessons, or 55 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
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Firstly, there are sixteen close reading activities, or informational texts, about:
These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity, crossword puzzle and wordsearch for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.
Secondly, there are eight biography writing units about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, John F. Kennedy and Thomas Jefferson. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Then, there is a discussion based writing unit discussing who is the most influential U.S. president of all time. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
After, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to all of the U.S Presidents throughout history. Great for class work, distance learning and home schooling. There are 46 posters or cards of all of the U.S Presidents, starting with the very first, George Washington, up until present day president, Joe Biden.
Finally, there is a 'top trumps' style supercards card game that enables your students to learn about all of the American presidents. Your class will love the trading cards which they can play with in an interactive and engaging way!
Good luck, I hope you get some great results!
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All 220 Sight Word Cards Holiday Bundle
By Jennifer Connett
These holiday sight word cards make a fun holiday literacy center or holiday sight word game for students to enjoy while practicing sight words from the preprimer through third grade word list, for a total of 220 sight word cards for each theme.
These sight word cards have a variety of uses in the classroom from games, to instructional tools, to center props.
Ways to Use
Each word is printed on its own themed card for students to use to practice reading, writing and spelling each sight word.
Sets Included:
This product contains all 220 sight words:
All Year Crowns Bundle |Holiday Headband Hats for an Entire Year Crowns to Color
By The Fun Sheep
From animals to holidays, this mega bundle includes headbands to celebrate every occasion throughout the year. Perfect for preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, and first-grade students, this bundle offers endless opportunities for creative play and learning, Each crown is designed to add a splash of fun to your classroom activities. Whether it's coloring, crafting, or simply wearing them around school, these crowns are sure to bring smiles to your students' faces.
With this bundled pack, you'll enjoy incredible savings compared to purchasing each crown individually. Plus, students can get creative by coloring the black line versions, or you can opt for the pre-colored hats for instant fun.
Themes included in this printable Bundle:
- Zoo Animals Paper Crowns
- Printable Pirate Hats
- Monsters Paper Crowns
- 100th Day of School paper Crowns
- Winter Paper Crowns
- Cats Paper Crowns
- Spring Paper Crowns
- Birthday Paper Crowns
- Farm Animals Paper Crowns
- Woodland Animals Crowns Bundle
- Animals Paper Crowns
- New Years Eve Party Hats
- Back To School Paper Crowns
- Grandparent's Day Paper Crowns for Grandma
- Grandparent's Day Paper Crowns for Grandpa
- New Years Paper Crowns
- Hearts paper Crowns
- Dogs Paper Crowns
- African Animals Paper Crowns Bundle
- Mother’s Day Paper Crowns
- Father’s Day Paper Crowns
- Derby Paper Hats for Girls
- Australian animals Paper Crowns
- Derby Paper Hats for Boys
- Summer Crowns
- Patriotic Paper Hats
- Cinco de Mayo Paper Hats
- Arctic Animals Paper Crowns
- Earth Day Paper Crowns
* A4 paper Size
* Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)
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Summer Music Activity Packets | SEL Classical Music for June and July ✪
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just Print & Play! Do you need engaging classical music activities for the summer? This summer music pack includes 6 full resources for June & July!
Bundle Benefits:
Woodland June Emoji Checkboxes
Incorporate classical music into your spring lessons! The ten classical pieces featured in this set have a tree or forest theme - perfect for Arbor Day, Earth Day, and other nature-inspired themes. Also great for music sub plans or brain breaks!
What's Included:
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 the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more!
Printable Listening Sheet Sets Include:
Checkbox options:
Time, nature, settings, instruments, colors, and more! Students can also color in the emojis that best describe their listening experience in the emoji grid.
The 'Inspiration Box' can be used for:
Drawing/doodling, journaling, notes, poetry, etc.
Woodland June, Classical Music Listening
Incorporate classical music into your spring lessons! The ten classical pieces featured in this set have a tree or forest theme - perfect for Arbor Day, Earth Day, and other nature-inspired themes.
What's Included:
1-page Resource Guide
Music Rating Guide (students color 1-5 stars or seasonal shapes)
Listening Sheets
Printable Listening Sheet Sets Include:
01. 5 Pieces for Piano, Op. 75, Sibelius
(When the Rowan Blossoms, The Solitary Pine, The Aspen, The Birch, The Spruce)
02. The Forest, Glazunov
03. The Tale the Pine Trees Knew, Bax
04. November Woods, Bax
05. Forest Murmurs (Siegfried,) Wagner
06. Woodland Sketches, Macdowell
07. The Five Sacred Trees, Williams
08. The Enchanted Forest, Geminiani
09. Silent Woods, Dvorak
10. A Morning in the Woods, Ornstein
Aram Khachaturian Composer Listening Activities
Just print & play! Do you need engaging Aram Khachaturian/Summer/Armenia activities or music sub plans? Each page offers creative ways for students to learn more about the classical compositions of Aram Khachaturian!
Composer Birthday:
Aram Khachaturian - June 6
What's Included:
1-page Resource Guide
Listening Sheet Star Rating Guide
Listening Sheets
Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets
Composer Biography Page - fact sheet (1 or 2 facts are already provided, a box to paste/draw the composer's portrait, and a birthday box to color in and decorate cupcakes!
Composer Research Sheet - students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the composer's home country.
Composer Rating Activity - there are more options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they belong to.
Word Composer Activity - the classic letter puzzle, students can use all the letters from the composer's full name to create new, shorter words and record their score.
Aram Khachaturian Musical Selections (two pages per piece)
01. Sabre Dance
02. Masquerade
03. Piano Concerto in D Flat Major, Op. 83
04. Cello Concerto in E Minor
05. Spartacus Ballet Suite No. 2
06. Cello Concerto-Rhapsody in D Minor, Op. 99
07. Symphony No. 1 in E Minor
08. Sonatina in C Minor
Patriotic July, Classical Music Emoji Checkboxes
Just Print and Play! This set of listening sheets is inspired by the various state holidays that commemorate the birthday of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Thomas Jefferson - and also as a 4th of July and other American-themed occasions! Also great for music sub plans or brain breaks!
You can also view another style of listening sheets here: Patriotic July
What's Included:
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 the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more!
Printable Listening Sheet Sets Include:
Checkbox options:
Time, nature, settings, instruments, colors, and more! Students can also color in the emojis that best describe their listening experience in the emoji grid.
The 'Inspiration Box' can be used for:
Drawing/doodling, journaling, notes, poetry, etc.
Patriotic July, Classical Music Listening
Just Print & Play! This set of listening sheets is inspired by the various state holidays that commemorate the birthday of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Thomas Jefferson - and also as a 4th of July and other American-themed occasions!
What's Included:
1-page Resource Guide
Music Rating Guide (students color 1-5 stars or seasonal shapes)
Listening Sheets
Printable Listening Sheet Sets Include:
01. Hail to the Chief, Sanderson
02. Lincoln Portrait, Copland
03. Presidential Polonaise, Sousa
04. Maple Leaf Rag, Joplin
05. Easter Monday on the White House Lawn, Sousa
06. The Star Spangled Banner, Smith
07. The Stars and Stripes Forever, Sousa
08. The Invincible Eagle March
09. President's March, Filmore
10. America the Beautiful, Ward
Gustav Mahler Composer Activities
Just print & play! Do you need engaging Gustav Mahler activities or music sub plans? Each page offers creative ways for students to learn more about the classical compositions of Gustav Mahler!
What's Included:
1-page Resource Guide - This guide will get you started quickly! Just print and play.
Listening Sheet Star Rating Guides - A reference sheet illustrates the five-star rating system included in most listening sheets. Each frame has a description, with one being "okay" and 5 stars as "Wow!"
Listening Sheets - 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. There is a space for drawing and several non-musical elements to consider, such as animals and nature.
Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets
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.
2 Biography Pages - Fact sheet (1 or 2 facts are already provided, a box to paste/draw the composer's portrait, and a birthday box to color in and decorate cupcakes! 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 - There are more options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they belong to. This can also be used as a listening sheet or as a bulletin board display.
Word Composer Activity - The classic letter puzzle, students can use all the letters from the composer's full name to create new, shorter words and record their scores. Add a timer for an extra challenge.
Musical Selections (two pages per piece)
► 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!
American Presidents Mega Bundle of Activities | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
The bundle focuses on some of the most influential U.S. Presidents throughout American history. The bundle contains sixteen close reading activities; eight biography writing units; two opinion writing units; a timeline activity and display; and an interactive card game your students will love. The activities are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.
55 Lessons, or 55 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
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Firstly, there are sixteen close reading activities, or informational texts, about:
These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity, crossword puzzle and wordsearch for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.
Secondly, there are eight biography writing units about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, John F. Kennedy and Thomas Jefferson. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Then, there is two opinion writing units discussing who is the most influential U.S. president of all time. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
After, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to all of the U.S Presidents throughout history. Great for class work, distance learning and home schooling. There are 46 posters or cards of all of the U.S Presidents, starting with the very first, George Washington, up until present day president, Joe Biden.
Finally, there is a 'top trumps' style supercards card game that enables your students to learn about all of the American presidents. Your class will love the trading cards which they can play with in an interactive and engaging way!
Good luck, I hope you get some great results!
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Classical Music History Bundle - 73 Listening Packs with 70 Bonus Posters
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? This BIG Back to School Bundle includes 73 full resource packs!
Jump right into the composer studies or just rest a little easier knowing you have engaging worksheets for whenever you may need them. Instant music appreciation in your sub plans? Yes, please!
Learning Objectives
Save time! The music selections are already curated for you. This means that you don’t have to spend hours searching for the perfect pieces of music for your lessons. You can simply choose from the pre-selected music and get started right away!
Add music appreciation to various lessons and unit studies. Classical music can be used to enhance a wide variety of lessons and unit studies. For example, you could use it to teach history, literature, or even math. The music can help students to understand the time period, the culture, or the concepts that you are teaching.
Students explore social-emotional themes through listening. Classical music can help students to explore a variety of social-emotional themes, such as sadness, joy, anger, and peace. By listening to the music, students can learn to identify and understand these emotions. They can also learn how to express these emotions in a healthy way.
Low-prep engaging and mindful activities for students. The activities that are included in this product are low-prep and engaging. You can easily implement them in your classroom without spending a lot of time or effort! These mindful listening activities also help students to focus and to relax.
Easily find the music on YouTube or your favorite music services. The music included in these resources is available on YouTube and other popular music services. This means that you can easily access the music and play it for your students!
No musical training is required – just print and play! There are no prerequisites for these resources. Simply print out the activities and play the music! Your students will be able to enjoy the music and learn about classical music without any prior knowledge.
Composer Listening Packs (42 composers)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart • John Williams • Frédéric Chopin • Duke Ellington • Johannes Brahms • George Walker • Gustav Mahler • Claude Debussy • Clara Schumann • Franz Liszt • John Philip Sousa • Ludwig Van Beethoven • Amy Beach • Melba Liston • Florence Price • Mary Lou Williams • Fanny Mendelssohn • Scott Joplin • Charles Mingus • John Coltrane • Nat King Cole • Art Tatum • Dizzy Gillespie • Charlie Parker • Thelonious Monk • Joseph Bologne • Antonio Vivaldi • Sergei Rachmaninoff • George Gershwin • Joseph Haydn • Carl P.E. Bach • Johann Christian Bach • Antonio Salieri • George Handel • Claudio Monteverdi • Henry Purcell • Antonio Scarlatti • Johann Pachelbel • Wilhelm F Bach • Pyotr Tchaikovsky • Aaron Copland • Charles Ives
Mindful Listening (12 seasons/holidays)
Just print & play! Add a mindful music activity to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. These listening sheets are also great for sub plans - and with 150+ categorized classical pieces to choose from, there is an engaging printable for any occasion!
► Hello, January! (New Year) (30 pages)
► Sweet February (Valentine's Day) (42 pages)
► Emerald March (St. Patrick's Day) (24 pages)
► April Sunshine (Spring) (22 pages)
► May Flowers (Flowers) (24 pages)
► Woodland June (Trees) (24 pages)
► Patriotic July (4th of July) (24 pages)
► August Summer (Ocean & Earth) (26 pages)
► September Days (Autumn) (24 pages)
► Spooky October (Halloween) (60 pages)
► Calm November (Thanksgiving) (44 pages)
► Festive December (Winter) (42 pages)
Teacher Appreciation Bundle (six resource packs)
Two listening sheets are included for each piece, for a total of 174 listening activities.
► Winterreise (Schubert) (50 pages)
► Album for the Young, Op. 39 (Tchaikovsky) (50 pages)
► Four Ogives (Satie) (10 pages)
► Hungarian Rhapsodies (Liszt) (40 pages)
► Pictures at an Exhibition (Mussorgsky) (24 pages)
► Brandenburg Concertos (16 pages)
Social-Emotional Listening Bundle (five resource packs)
Just Print & Play! Four resources are included in the "Emotions in Music" bundle! These resources explore what makes a piece of music have feelings - is it the tempo? Instruments? Students record the listening experience in their own unique way!
► Excited Classical Music (47 pages)
► Sad Classical Music (47 pages)
► Happy Classical Music (47 pages)
► Calming Sunshine Classical Music (26 pages)
► Peaceful Classical Music
World Classical Music Bundle (featuring eight countries)
Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? This activity bundle takes listeners around the world with classical music from eight countries! Each listening pack features some of the country's most notable, distinctive, and well-loved pieces.
► Classical Music of Australia (28 pages)
► Classical Music of Canada (28 pages)
► Classical Music of Italy (26 pages)
► Classical Music of New Zealand (28 pages)
► Classical Music of Portugal (30 pages)
► Classical Music of Spain (24 pages)
► Classical Music of the United States (28 pages)
► Classical Music of France (25 pages)
+ BONUS FILE
This bundle has you covered with engaging listening activities, but what about visual learning? Grab this pack of 70 Composer Fact Sheet Posters as a free bonus! These calming rainbow-themed posters can also work as handouts, or resize them in your print settings for colorful flashcards.
Classical Music Activities | Summer SEL Listening with 70 Bonus Posters
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
"My students loved being able to print off the listening guides to fill in while they listened to a piece of music! Visually, the guides are set up well and are fun and attractive to the kids!" - Kristin Z.
What are the benefits of this bundle?
What's Inside?
This low-prep packet includes a resource guide, star-rating guides, and two different listening pages per piece! Students pair a listening activity with the music and begin noting their feelings, ideas, and more. There are lots of keywords to choose from, instruments to identify, and plenty of room for creativity. Discuss and display for further engagement.
What is the Easel Activity?
Students use the highlight tool to choose from keyword lists that describe their listening experience. An answer box allows students to type 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!
Which musical activities are included in this bundle?
June Listening Sheets
July Listening Sheets
August Listening Sheets
+ BONUS FILE
This bundle has you covered with engaging listening activities, but what about visual learning? Grab this pack of 70 Composer Fact Sheet Posters as a free bonus! These calming rainbow-themed posters can also work as handouts, or resize them in your print settings for colorful flashcards.