More than $20 4th Grade Arts & Music Activities (by price, low to high)

Just print & play! Do you need engaging music activities for Johann Sebastian Bach? Explore his family tree with listening sheets, geography studies, and more! Three of his sons are also featured in this bundle. Students can follow the Bach family legacy through time!

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Bach Composer Listening Activities

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. Partitia for Violin No. 2
7. Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major

Johann Christian Bach

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)

1. Harpsichord Concerto in D Major, Op. 1 No. 6
2. Cello Concerto in C Minor
3. Sonata for Flute and Piano in D Major
4. Harpsichord in F Minor
5. Bassoon Concerto in B Flat Major
6. Symphony in C Major, Op. 3 No. 2
7. Sonata for Keyboard in D Major, Op. 5 No. 2

Johann Sebastian Bach

Composer Fact Sheet: Each composer fact sheet in this series includes fun, basic information – full name, birthplace, birth date and more. One of the composer’s most popular compositions is also included. The fact sheet also lists one or more of the composer’s known associates.

Birthplace Fact Sheet: Introduce the composer’s birthplace with a very light research paper. Use your favorite geographical resource to find the country’s capital city, size, language, and traditional foods. The historical name of some territories may have changed, but the most modern country is used for easy reference.

Birthday Coloring Page: A fun coloring page repeats the composer’s birthday, and invites the artist to color in a special cupcake to celebrate the occasion.

Birth Month Vocabulary This small list of six vocabulary words will contain terms related to the composer’s birthday season. Ranging from Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter – to rain, flowers, snow, and everything in between.

Composer Vocabulary Another six-word vocabulary list that typically includes the composer’s name, birthplace, instrument, or other related terms. Space is provided to trace each term and the included handwriting paper can be used for additional practice.

Numbers & Letter Tracing The numbers and letter tracing sheet offers additional handwriting practice.

Handwriting & Story Pages Two types of blank paper are included, either for continued practice of vocabulary words or for story writing.

Listening Activity Sheets (4) Listening sheets include the title of a popular piece, the composer, a black & white composer to color in, and a space for drawing any scene that may come to mind when listening. There are also additional options to identify the mood of a piece and indicate which instruments are playing.

Listening Sheets Included:

1. Toccata and Fugue in D Minor
2. Fantasia and Fugue in G Minor
3. Cantata No. 21
4. Orchestral Suite No. 3 "Air"

Wilhelm Friedemann Bach

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)

1. Sinfonia in D Minor, F. 65
2. Keyboard Sonata in A Major, F. 8
3. Concerto for 2 Harpsichords, F. 46
4. Harpsichord Concerto in F Major
5. Duet for 2 Violas in G Major, No. 2, F. 61
6. Adagio and Fugue, F. 65
7. Flute Sonata in E Minor
8. Fantasia in E Minor, FK. 21

Johann Sebastian Bach Birthday Fun 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!

What’s Inside:

Composer Fact Sheet

Birthplace Fact Sheet

Birthday Coloring Sheet

Birthday Season Vocabulary

Composer Vocabulary

Story Tiles

Compose a Story

Birthday Planner - More or Less Activities (4 pages)

Find the Difference

Compose a Pattern (2 pages)

Listening Sheets:

Toccata and Fugue in D Minor

Cantata No. 21

Orchestral Suite No. 3 (Air)

Magnificat

Italian Concerto

Bourree in E Minor

Fugue in G Minor

The Partita in D Minor

Mass in B Minor

Carl P.E. Bach

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)

1. Cello Concerto in A Minor, WQ. 170
2. Keyboard Concerto in D Minor, WQ. 23
3. Flute Concerto in D Minor, WQ. 22
4. Keyboard Sonata in A Major, WQ. 55
5. Symphony in E Minor, WQ. 178
6. Symphony in E-Flat Major, WQ. 179

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Start your year with this ultimate Back To School Art Bundle for elementary.  This resource contains everything you need to begin the school year from cross-curricular art projects designed for the beginning of the year to art vocabulary, all about me activity, and even a sub plan plus a bonus - Classroom Management Resources.  So much is included!

This resource has 4 highly engaging projects designed for the beginning of the year - perfect for assessing skills that include collaborative project ideas & social-emotional learning.  Art vocabulary worksheets on elements of art & principles of design are perfect to assess students and double as work for off-task students.  All About Me activity helps you get to know your students and creates community in your classroom. The bonus classroom management resources contain a positive behavior log, discipline log, & behavior reflection for off-task students. Finally, a sub plan for K-5 with multiple project variations & templates is also included.  

This bundle includes the following:

Mary Blair Art Projects

Paul Klee Art Projects

Crayon Art Projects

Back to School Name Art Lesson

All About Me worksheets

Art Sub Plan Lines

BONUS - Classroom Management Resources

This bundle is in multiple PDF files and includes:

• Detailed, step-by-step project instructions with photos for 17 projects (includes 3 Mary Blair projects, 5 Paul Klee projects, 2 name art projects, 7 crayon projects)
• Literacy and cross-curricular connections
• Project & material variations
• Artist facts
• Assessment & SEL tips
• Assessment tracker
• National Arts Standards and TEKS (Texas)
• Sub plan with notes to teacher & 22 reproducible templates
• All About Me worksheet with 41 reproducible templates & instructions 
• Behavior reflection
• Discipline log & positive behavior log with instructions

plus much more!!

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Do you need engaging classical music activities for May and Spring? Celebrate the composers with May birthdays! This bundle includes:

• Johannes Brahms (May 7th)
• Pyotr Tchaikovsky (May 7th)
• Mary Lou Williams (May 8th)
• Claudio Monteverdi (May 15th)

Each Composer Resource Includes:

1-page Resource Guide

Listening Sheet Star Rating Guide

Listening Sheets

Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets

Composer Biography Page - fact sheet (1 or 2 facts are already provided, a box to paste/draw the composer's portrait, and a birthday box to color in and decorate cupcakes!

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

Composer Rating Activity - there are more options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they belong to.

Word Composer Activity - the classic letter puzzle, students can use all the letters from the composer's full name to create new, shorter words and record their score.

Johannes Brahms Listening Sheets:

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

Pyotr Tchaikovsky Listening Sheets:

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

Mary Lou Williams Listening Sheets:

1. Don't Blame Me
2. My Blue Heaven
3. All Blues
4. A Fungus Amungus
5. A Grand Night (sometimes spelled Nite) for Swinging
6. Scorpio
7. Gloria
8. Walkin' and Swingin'

Claudio Monteverdi Listening Sheets:

1. Damigella Tutta Bella
2. L'Arianna
3. Mass for 4 Voices
4. Lasciatemi Morire
5. Ecco Silvio, SV 97
6. E Questa Vita un Lampo
7. Zefiro Torna
8. Sestina

► 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!

Add joy and excitement to your Grandparent's Day celebrations ensuring a delightful experience for both students and grandparents alike, With a variety of Grandparent Day gifts, activities, and crafts, this bundle is the ultimate NO PREP solution.

Whether you're looking for a way to create memorable keepsakes or interactive activities, this bundle has it all.

Surprise Grandma and Grandpa with unique and personalized Gifts created by the little hands they adore. These crafts not only provide hours of entertainment but also become cherished mementos that grandparents will treasure.

Activities included in this printable Bundle:

- Grandparent's Day Gift Tags

- All About My Grandparents

- Grandparents Day Trophy

- Grandparents Day Banners

- Grandparents Day Coupon Book

- Grandparents Day Gift Card Holder

- Grandparents Day Handprint Art

- Grandparents Day Paper Crowns

- Grandparents Day Portraits

- Grandparents Coupon Book

- Grandparents Day Writing Craft

- Grandparents Day Awards

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"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?

• Save time! The classical music selections are pre-selected for you.
• These low-prep activities are great for winding down the school year.
• Add music appreciation to your summer send-home packets.
• Easily find the music on YouTube or your favorite music services.
• Engaging and mindful activities for students (and their families!)
• No musical training is required - just print and play!

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

1. Mysterious Forest, Frederic Chopin
2. Pines of Rome, Ottorino Respighi
3. The Forest, Alexander Glazunov
4. The Tale the Pine Trees Knew, Arnold Bax
5. November Woods, Arnold Bax
6. Forest Murmurs (Siegfried,) Richard Wagner
7. Woodland Sketches, Edward Macdowell
8. The Enchanted Forest, Francesco Geminiani
9. Silent Woods, Antonin Dvorak
10. A Morning in the Woods, Leo Ornstein
11. Waldszenen (Forest Scenes,) Robert Schumann
12. Forest Murmurs, Franz Liszt
13. To An Old White Pine, Edward MacDowell
14. In Deep Woods, Edward MacDowell
15. The Five Sacred Trees, Williams
16. The Trees, Op. 75, Jean Sibelius
17. The Almond Tree, John Ireland
18. The Rain Tree, Toru Takemitsu
19. Tales from the Vienna Woods, Johann Strauss II
20. The Forest of Fir Trees in Winter, Pyotr Tchaikovsky

July Listening Sheets

1. Hail to the Chief, Sanderson
2. Lincoln Portrait, Copland
3. Presidential Polonaise, Sousa
4. Maple Leaf Rag, Joplin
5. Easter Monday on the White House Lawn, Sousa
6. The Star-Spangled Banner, Smith
7. The Stars and Stripes Forever, Sousa
8. The Invincible Eagle March
9. President's March, Filmore
10. America the Beautiful, Ward
11. Fanfare for the Common Man, Aaron Copland
12. Variations on "America," Charles Ives
13. Afro-American Symphony, William Grant Still
14. The American Frontier, Calvin Custer
15. Grand Canyon Suite, Ferde Grofe
16. Strike Up the Band, George Gershwin
17. Simple Gifts, Aaron Copland
18. American Salute, Morton Gould
19. The Liberty Bell, John Philip Sousa
20. The Washington Post, John Philip Sousa

August Listening Sheets

1. The Lark Ascending, Vaughan Williams
2. The Earth Prelude, Einaudi
3. The Four Seasons, Vivaldi
4. Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Debussy
5. Water Music, Handel
6. River Flows in You, Yiruma
7. Prelude Op. 28, No. 15 ("Raindrop",) Chopin
8. Become Ocean, Adams
9. A Walk in the Forest, Blech
10. The Sea, Bridge
11. Conga del Fuego, Marquez
12. Romance No. 2, Beethoven
13. Concierto de Aranjuez, Rodrigo
14. A Midsummer Night's Dream, Mendelssohn
15. The Sound of Trees, Pepin
16. Summerland, William Grant Still
17. The Seasons: Summer, Glazunov
18. The Seasons: August, Tchaikovsky
19. Summer Night on the River, Delius
20. Summer Day, Prokofiev

+ 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.

Make the perfect gift for anyone who Loves Coloring , This non screen activity can help your child to improve their pencil grip, hand-eye coordination as well as train their brain to focus. Coloring and drawing help kids to relax, self-regulate their mood and develop their imagination. 

What You will Get

• 150 + Printable Coloring PAGES
• PDF + PNG Format
• HIGH QUALITY

NOTE

• This is a digital item.

• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.

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$25 Nutcracker Themed Christmas School Unit Bundle ($39 value)

Combines Nutcracker and the Mouse King Picture Book Study, Nutcracked Novel Study and Vocabulary, Guided Nutcracker Descriptive Essay, Kingdom of Sweets Project, Kingdom of Sweets Project Research, and BONUS: Nutcracker Ballet Mini Introduction Lesson. Also includes bonus files to combine all these units into a 20-Day Christmas School Lesson.

Nutcracker and the Mouse King Picture Book Study ($5 Value)

This study works excellent as an introduction to studying the Nutcracker Ballet.

The materials are based on the picture book The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, the original Story by ETA Hoffman, illustrated by Gail de Marcken, and the Story adapted by Wren Mayse. The aim is for the description features to enhance the readers' understanding and interpretation of the Story.

What is Included: 23 Pages Total

· Goal and Instructional Pages for Teacher

· Lesson Plans for 10-days of lessons

· Pre-Reading Notes Page (1 page)

· Discussion Questions (9 pages)

· Story Outline (Plot Outline) (2 pages)

· Battle Plan Outline (2 pages)

· Answer Keys (4 pages)

Nutcracked Novel Study and Vocabulary ($8 Value)

Novel Study: These materials for Susan Adrian's novel Nutcracked aim to enhance readers' understanding and interpretation of the Story.

What is Included: 40 Pages

· Goal and Instructional Pages for Teacher

· Lesson Plans for 15-days of lessons- Incorporate vocabulary work in

· Discussion Questions (11 pages)

· Reality vs. Fantasy-Journal (1 page)

· Reality vs. Fantasy-Teaching Worksheet Activity (1 page)

· Reality vs. Fantasy-2 Worksheets (1 page each)

· Georgie's Problems (Conflict Worksheet) (1 page)

· Plot Diagram (1 page)

· Final Test (2 Options) (2 pages each)

· Answer Keys (8 pages)

Vocabulary: In general, the goal for finding vocabulary words within a novel is for students to encounter words they may not have seen or heard before and then understand their meaning in the text and in their everyday lives.

What is Included: 31 Pages

· Goals and Instructional Pages for Teacher

· Master Word Lists (3 pages)

· Student Dictionary (11 pages)

· Crossword Puzzles (3 pages)

· Word Search (1 page)

· Vocabulary in Context Worksheet (2 pages)

· Final Test (1 page)

· Answer Keys (6 pages)

Guided Nutcracker Descriptive Essay ($5 Value)

This guided descriptive essay asks students to describe a nutcracker. There are three separate options to use based on the level and ability of your students.

Option 1: A full five-paragraph essay with three body paragraphs and an introduction and conclusion are required. This includes a planning page, a student requirement page, and a rubric.

Option 2: A fill-in-the-blank essay is used for young writers learning to spell and write. It includes a planning page, a student-required description, and a nutcracker to color according to the description.

Option 3: A Full five-paragraph essay with three body paragraphs, an introduction, and a conclusion is required. This includes a planning page, a student requirement page, and a rubric. A little less is required for this level.

What is Included: 15 Pages

· Goals and Instructional Pages for Teachers

· Younger Student Options Explanations

· Student Requirements Handout

· Rubric

· Planning Page

· Fill in the Blank Essay

· Fill in the Blank Planning Page

· Color and Decorate Nutcracker

· Younger Essay Requirements

· Younger Essay Rubric

· Younger Essay Planning Page

· Writing Page

Kingdom of Sweets Project ($5 Value)

The goal for this project is for your child/students to practice using area and perimeter. They will also practice spatial awareness as they plan for elements to fit within the area provided. The different areas they will place on their maps are based on the realms represented in the Nutcracker Ballet (when visiting after Marie/Clara rescues the Nutcracker/Prince)

Children/students can practice following instructions and requirements by following the assignment's instructions.

What is Included: 9 Pages

· Goals and Instructions for Teachers

· Instructions/Requirements

· Example

· Rubric

· Legends Page.

· Elements Page

· Separate 11x14 printable graph page

Kingdom of Sweets Project Research Extension ($5 Value):

This project aims to help your child/students practice their research skills. They will pick one of the "realms" or regions based on the realms represented in the Nutcracker Ballet (when visiting after Marie/Clara rescues the Nutcracker/Prince). Children/students can practice following instructions and requirements by following the assignment's instructions. Two options are available to complete the report. 1. Predesigned Research Page or 2. Written Research Report (with introduction and conclusion). An optional presentation extension is available for students to create a project based on architecture, dress, or food research done on their report. Rubrics and student instructions are available for each report/and the Presentation.

What is Included: 12 Pages

• Goals and Instruction Page for Teachers (1 page)
• Student Instructions/Requirements (1 page)
• Student Report Pages (2 pages)
• Rubric For Report on Student Report Pages (1 page)
• Student Instructions/Requirements for Presentation (1 page)
• Rubric for Presentation (1 page)

BONUS: Nutcracker Ballet Mini Introduction Lesson ($4 Value)

This mini-unit is the perfect accompaniment to introducing the Nutcracker Ballet. Students will learn information about the Composer and the ballet composition. There is also a listening journal (you will need to make multiple copies for each piece you listen to) and a story map (upper and lower-level options) for students to use as they follow along with the ballet to increase their understanding and interpretation of the events happening.

What is Included: 14 Pages Total

· Goal and Instructional Pages for Teacher

· Composer Notes (1 page)

· Composition Notes (1 page)

· Story Map (Upper (5 pages)/lower level) (1 pagethe description multiple copies as needed)

· Listening Journal (1 page- use multiple copies as needed)

This Bundle also includes a Bundle Guide:12 Pages ($3 value)

· Goals and Instructions for the Bundle (1 page)

· Brief Bundle Overview (1 page)

· 20 Days of Lesson Plans (5 pages) (helps combine all units into one)

· Page with suggested arts and crafts links (2 pages)

Look for other Christmas School Bundle Units on my website or TeachShare storefront.

Welcome to the ultimate pizza party with our Pizza Slice Coloring Pages & Games Bundle at The Students Palace!

Prepare for a slice of excitement as you explore this delightful collection of activities, perfect for sparking creativity and laughter in classrooms and homes alike.

Inside this bundle, you'll find a delicious assortment of engaging content, including:

• Coloring Pages: Let imaginations soar as students add their unique flair to tasty pizza slices, turning each page into a colorful masterpiece.
• Jigsaw Puzzles: Piece together pizza-themed puzzles for hours of fun and brain-teasing entertainment.
• Mandala Designs: Dive into a world of relaxation and creativity with intricate mandala patterns waiting to be brought to life with color.
• Cut and Paste Activities: Enhance fine motor skills and creativity with hands-on crafting, as kids assemble their own pizza creations.

Whether you're an educator looking to add some pizzazz to your lessons or a parent seeking engaging activities for your little ones, our Pizza Slice Coloring Pages & Games Bundle is the perfect recipe for fun and learning.

So, grab a slice of the action and let the good times roll with The Students Palace!

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• ( PDF + PNG )

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

• You can print as many copies as you want.

NOTE

• This is a digital item.

• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.

Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? Six classical composers are included in this activity/listening bundle! Each composer pack includes listening sheets, a research activity page, and more! Also great for sub plans.

Bundle Benefits:

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

Each product includes:

• 1-page Resource Guide
• Listening Sheet Star Rating Guide (Students rate with stars or seasonal shapes!)
• 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.

Composer Packs Included:

Ludwig Van Beethoven

1. Symphony No. 9
2. Symphony No. 5
3. Bagatelle No. 25 ("Für Elise_")_
4. Piano Concerto No. 5
5. Violin Sonata No. 9
6. String Quartet No. 15
7. Piano Sonata No. 31
8. Symphony No. 1

Joseph Haydn

1. Symphony No. 94
2. Trumpet Concerto
3. Cello Concerto No. 1
4. Symphony No. 104
5. Symphony No. 45
6. String Quartets Op. 33
7. Cello Concerto No. 2
8. Symphony No. 88

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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

Carl P.E. Bach

1. Cello Concerto in A Minor, WQ. 170
2. Keyboard Concerto in D Minor, WQ. 23
3. Flute Concerto in D Minor, WQ. 22
4. Keyboard Sonata in A Major, WQ. 55
5. Symphony in E Minor, WQ. 178
6. Symphony in E-Flat Major, WQ. 179
7. Harpsichord Concerto in C Minor, WQ. 31
8. Piano Concerto in F Major, WQ. 33

J. Christian Bach

1. Harpsichord Concerto in D Major, Op. 1 No. 6
2. Cello Concerto in C Minor
3. Sonata for Flute and Piano in D Major
4. Harpsichord in F Minor
5. Bassoon Concerto in B Flat Major
6. Symphony in C Major, Op. 3 No. 2
7. Sonata for Keyboard in D Major, Op. 5 No. 2
8. Sinfonia in E-Flat Major, Op. 6 No. 3

Antonio Salieri

1. Symphonie in D Major, "The Onomastic Day"
2. Symphonie in D Major, "La Veneziana"
3. Concerto for Flute, Oboe, and Orchestra in C Major
4. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in B Flat Major
5. Organ Concerto in C Major
6. Concertino da Camera
7. La Grotto di Trofonio (Overture)
8. Les Danaides (Overture)

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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.

Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? This activity bundle takes listeners worldwide with classical music from eight countries! Each listening pack features some of each country's most notable, distinctive, and well-loved pieces.

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You'll have everything you need for a tour of the world's greatest classical music with 192 listening activities! You will also receive periodic updates for this resource for free! Keep an eye on your "My Purchases" tab for update notifications.

Bundle Benefits:

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

Countries Included:

Australia, Canada, France, Italy, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, and the United States

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.

Classical Music of Australia (28 pages)

1. Australian Bird Waltz, Frederick Ellard
2. Pride of Australia, Reginald Stoneham
3. Distant Memories Waltz, Reginald Stoneham
4. Zelda, Percy Code
5. Arnhem Land Symphony, Mirrie Hill
6. The Leafy Lanes of Kent, Mirrie Hill
7. Fantasie Sonata, Roy Agnew
8. Sonata Ballade, Roy Agnew
9. Storm Clouds Cantata, Arthur Benjamin
10. Concerto Romantico, Peggy Glanville-Hicks
11. The Fallen Leaf, Dulcie Holland
12. Piano Concerto No. 1, Miriam Hyde
13. Piano Concerto No. 2, Malcolm Williamson

Classical Music of Canada (28 pages)

1. Canada Mosaic, Jean Coulthard
2. Tabuh-Tabuhan, Colin McPhee
3. Symphony No. 2, Jacques Hétu
4. Daydreams, Murray Adaskin
5. Remembering Schubert, Ann Southam
6. Orion, Claude Vivier
7. Sun, Murray Schafer
8. Offrande II, Serge Garant
9. The Edge of the World, John Weinzweig
10. Music for a Young Prince, Godfrey Ridout
11. Piano Concerto No. 1, Violet Archer
12. String Quartet No. 3, Violet Archer
13. Symphony No. 1, Jean Coulthard

Classical Music of Italy (26 pages)

1. Una Furtiva Lagrima, Donizetti
2. Vesti La Giubba, Leoncavallo
3. La donna è mobile, Verdi
4. O Mio Babbino Caro, Puccini
5. Funiculì, Funiculà, Denza & Turco
6. Oboe Concerto in D Minor, Marcello
7. Dance of the Hours, Ponchielli
8. String Quintet in E Minor, Boccherini
9. Piano Sonata in F Minor, Clementi
10. The Barber of Seville, Rossini
11. Adagio in G Minor, Albinoni
12. Flute Concerto in F Major, Vivaldi

Classical Music of New Zealand (28 pages)

1. Drysdale Overture, Douglas Lilburn
2. Melodies for Orchestra, Jack Body
3. Lautari, Helen Bowater
4. Piano Concerto No. 1, Edwin Carr
5. The End of the Golden Water, Edwin Carr
6. Symphony No. 1, David Farquhar
7. Cloud Folk, John Psathas
8. Ring Round the Moon, David Farquhar
9. Nocturne (Havrincourt 1918,) Nigel Keay
10. Symphony No. 3, Anthony Ritchie
11. Kyoto, John Psathas
12. Piano Concerto No. 2, Lyell Cresswell
13. Clarinet Quintet, Anthony Ritchie

Classical Music of Portugal (30 pages)

1. Symphony No. 4, Luís de Freitas Branco
2. Violin Concerto, Luís de Freitas Branco
3. Piano Concerto No. 2, João Domingos Bomtempo
4. Symphony No. 1 in E Flat Major, João Domingos Bomtempo
5. Symphonic Overture No. 1, Joly Braga Santos
6. Concerto for String Orchestra in D, Joly Braga Santos
7. Sonata for Harpsichord in C Minor, Carlos Seixa
8. Toccata for Harpsichord in F Minor, Carlos Seixa
9. Flores de Musica, Manuel Roridgues Coelho
10. Symphony No. 1, Luís de Freitas Branco
11. Ballada, Op. 16, José Vianna da Motta
12. Valsa Caprichosa, José Vianna da Motta
13. Symphony No. 1, Luís de Freitas Branco
14. Symphony No. 2, Luís de Freitas Branco

Classical Music of Spain (24 pages)

1. Sonatina, Federico Moreno Torroba
2. Sinfonía de la Danza Prima, María Teresa Prieto
3. Danza Española No. 2, Enrique Granados
4. Música para un Jardín, Joaquín Rodrigo
5. Serenata, Op. 87, Joaquín Turina Pérez
6. Fantasia de Marina (Arietta,) Francisco Tárrega
7. El Palo Verde, María Teresa Prieto
8. Suite española, Op. 47, Isaac Albéniz
9. Danzas fantásticas, Joaquín Turina
10. Nouvelette, Alicia de Larrocha

Classical Music of the United States (28 pages)

1. Appalachian Spring, Aaron Copland
2. Rhapsody in Blue, George Gershwin
3. Blue in Green, Miles Davis
4. Take the 'A' Train, Duke Ellington
5. The Entertainer, Scott Joplin
6. Journey to the Island, John Williams
7. Central Park in the Dark, Charles Ives
8. Ice Dance, Danny Elfman
9. Piano Trio, Op. 150, Amy Beach
10. Symphony No. 3 in C Minor, Florence Price
11. Serenata, Leroy Anderson
12. Stars and Stripes Forever, John Philip Sousa
13. Olympic Fanfare (1984,) John Williams

Classical Music of France (25 pages)

1. Gymnopédie No. 1, Satie
2. Gymnopédie No. 2, Satie
3. Gymnopédie No. 3, Satie
4. Gnossienne No. 4, Satie
5. Arabesque No. 1, Debussy
6. Arabesque No. 2, Debussy
7. Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Saint-Saëns
8. La Valse, Ravel
9. String Quartet in F Major, Ravel
10. Porz Goret, Tiersen
11. Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Saint-Saëns

Back to School Music Fun! Do you need engaging classical music activities? Classical Space Tale listening sheets combine music appreciation with an intergalactic theme! Students compose their epic space tale 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. Discuss and display for further engagement! Each set includes a Space Tale Guide, Space Tale Listening Sheets, and Space Tale Drawing Pages.

Bundle Benefits:

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

★ Full Bundle Features:

159 classical pieces for listening and exploring

318 printable listening activities (two pages per piece)

Low-prep classical music appreciation for all 12 months

Summer-themed music that can be included in send-home packets

Print & play activities for Spring, Summer, Autumn/Fall, and Winter

Composers range from Baroque to Modern

Engaging activities to include in your sub tubs and plans

Group or independent listening for distance learning

★ Classical Music Themes:

New Year

Valentine's Day

St. Patrick's Day

Spring

Flowers

Trees

4th of July

Earth

Fall/Autumn

Halloween

Winter (festive)

August Summer (Ocean & Earth) (10 Selections) – Available Now!

01. The Lark Ascending, Vaughan Williams, 02. The Earth Prelude, Eiunadi, 03. The Four Seasons, Vivaldi, 04. Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Debussy, 05. Water Music, Handel, 06. River Flows in You, Yiruma, 07. Prelude Op. 28, No. 15 ("Raindrop",) Chopin, 08. Become Ocean, Adams, 09. A Walk in the Forest, Blech, 10. The Sea, Bridge

September Days (Autumn) (10 Selections) – Available Now!

01. Our Town, Copland, 02. Autumn Gardens, Rautavaara, 03. String Quartet No. 15, Beethoven, 04. November Woods, Bax, 05. Symphony No. 10, Raff, 06. Comes Autumn Time, Sowerby, 07. The Seasons: Autumn, Glazunov, 08. Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake, Wencheng, 09. String Quartet in E Minor, Delius, 10. Violin Concerto No. 14, Barber

Spooky October (Halloween) (19 Selections) – Available Now!

01. Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, Bach, 02. Totentanz, Liszt, 03. Mephisto Waltz, Liszt, 04. Aquarium, Saint-Saens, 05. O Fortuna, Orff, 06. Gnomus, Mussorgsky, 07. Night on Bald Mountain, Mussorgsky, 08. Der Vampyr, Marschner, 09. In the Hall of the Mountain King, Grieg, 10. The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Dukas, 11. Dance of the Knights, Prokofiev, 12. Danse Macabre, Saint-Saens, 13. Beethoven's Silence, Cortazar, 14. Moonlight Sonata, Beethoven, 15. Piano Quintet in A Minor, Dvorak, 16. Lacrimosa, Mozart, 17. Scarbo, Ravel, 18. Lake in the Moonlight, Tchaikovsky, 19. Cuckoo in the Depths of the Woods, Saint-Saëns

Calm November (Thanksgiving) (20 Selections) – Available Now!

01. Appalachian Spring, Copland, 02. Awakening, Curiale, 03. New England Holidays, Ives, 04. Symphony No. 3, Copland, 05. The Tender Land Suite, Copland, 06. Quiet City, Copland, 07. Green Hills, Alwyn, 08. Song for Harvest Season, Ives, 09. Turkey Trot, Bernstein, 10. Badinerie, Bach, 11. Divertimento, Bernstein, 12. Autumn, (Four Seasons) Vivaldi, 13. Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Haydn, 14. Piano Sonata No. 17 in B-Flat Major, Mozart, 15. Kinderszenen, Schumann, 16. Piano Concerto No. 3, Beethoven, 17. Pilgrims, Rorem, 18. English Horn Concerto, Rorem, 19. Autumn Legend, Alwyn, 20. Festival March, Alwyn

Festive December (Winter) (19 Selections) – Available Now!

01. Carol of the Bells, Leontovych, 02. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Tchaikovsky, 03. Four Seasons (Winter,) Vivaldi, 04. Troika, Prokofiev, 05. Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, Tchaikovsky, 06. The Snow is Dancing, Debussy, 07. Footprints in the Snow, Debussy, 08. Piano Concerto No. 1, Rachmaninoff, 09. Symphony No. 11, Raff, 10. Peter and the Wolf, Prokofiev, 11. Ice Dance, Elfman, 12. Winter Wind, Chopin, 13. Alpine Symphony, Strauss, 14. Sinfonia, Vivaldi, 15. Winterreise, Schubert, 16. Chasse-Neige, Liszt, 17. The Snow Maiden, Rimsky-Korsakov, 18. String Quartet in F Major, Ravel, 19. Sinfonia Antarctic, Williams

Hello, January! (New Year) (13 Selections) – Available Now!

01. Fantasia on Auld Lang Syne, Ernest Tomlinson, 02. Masquerade Suite, Aram Khachaturian, 03. The Blue Danube, Johann Strauss, 04. Les Patineurs Valse (The Skater's Waltz,) Émile Waldteufel, 05. Trumpet Concerto in E Flat Major, Joseph Haydn, 06. Concerto Grosso in C Major, Arcangelo Corelli, 07. Piano Concerto in G Major, Maurice Ravel, 08. Jupiter, The Bringer of Jollity, Gustav Holst, 09. Symphony No. 1 (Winter Dreams,) Tchaikovsky, 10. Waltz in D, Op. 9, No. 3 ("Country Waltz,) Franz Schubert, 11. Suite De Symphonies, No. 1 (Rondeau,) Jean-Joseph Mouret, 12. Brandenburg Concerto, No. 4 in G Major, Johann Sebastian Bach, 13. Concerto for 2 Violins in D Minor, Johann Sebastian Bach

Sweet February (Valentine's Day) (19 Selections) – Available Now!

01. Liebesträume No. 3, Liszt, 02. Piano Concerto No. 21, Mozart, 03. Clair De Lune, Debussy, 04. Romeo and Juliet Overture, Tchaikovsky, 05. Violin Romance No. 2, Beethoven, 06. Salut d'Amour, Elgar 07. Piano Concerto No. 2, Rachmaninoff, 08. Sleeping Beauty Waltz, Tchaikovsky, 09. Cavalleria Rusticana (Intermezzo), Mascagni, 10. Fantasia No. 3, Mozart, 11. Symphony No. 9, Schubert, 12. Piano Sonata No. 3, Brahms, 13. Bolero, Ravel, 14. "Moonlight Sonata", Beethoven, 15. The Moldau, Smetana, 16. Serenade, Schubert, 17. Romance in F Minor, Dvorak, 18. Violin Concerto, Mendelssohn, 19. Arabesque No. 1, Debussy

Emerald March (St. Patrick's Day) (10 Selections) – Available Now!

01. In Ireland, Sir Hamilton Harty, 02. Londonderry Air, Harty, 03. Symphony No. 3 "Irish," Sir Charles Villiers Stanford, 04. Nocturne No. 4 in A Major, John Field, 05. Piano Concerto No. 3, Field, 06. Symphony in E Major "Irish," Sir Arthur Sullivan, 07. Cello Concerto, Sullivan, 08. Symphony No. 1, Stanford, 09. Irish Rhapsody No. 1, Stanford, 10. Irish Suite, Leroy Anderson

April Sunshine (Spring) (9 Selections) – Available Now!

01. Where the Lemons Blossom, Strauss (title translations will vary), 02. Symphony No. 1 (Spring,) Schumann, 03. The Four Seasons (Spring,) Vivaldi, 04. Appalachian Spring, Copland, 05. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 Op. 46, Grieg, 06. Violin Sonata No. 5 in F major, Beethoven, 07. Organ Concerto No. 13 in F major, Handel, 08. Dance of the Birds, Rimsky-Korsakov, 09. Reflections in the Water, Debussy

May Flowers (Flowers) (10 Selections) – Available Now!

01. Waltz of the Flowers, Tchaikovsky, 02. Amarilli Mia Bella, Caccini, 03. Daisies, Rachmaninoff, 04. Five Flower Songs, Britten, 05. Jardins Sous La Pluie, Debussy, 06. The Rose, The Lily, The Dove, The Sun, 07. Waltz of the Cornflowers and Poppies, Glazunov, 08. Heidenröslein, Schubert, 09. Roses from the South, Strauss, 10. The Tale of the Stone Flower, Prokofiev

Woodland June (Trees) (10 Selections) – Available Now!

01. 5 Pieces for Piano, Op. 75, Sibelius, 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

Patriotic July (4th of July) (10 Selections) – Available Now!

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

More Classical Story Listening Sets:

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Fairy Tale Story 12-Month Growing Bundle

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This bundle contains holiday & winter projects, a holiday/winter game plus a sub plan - enough projects to successfully get you to winter break and lessons ready to go when you return in January PLUS it contains a sub activity.  

This bundle has 23 projects that are highly engaging, cross-curricular, and have lots of bonuses - National Arts Standards & TEKS, literacy & cross-curricular connections & project & material variations. This is what I call a Now & Later bundle - plenty of projects for now to get you to the holiday break and more for after winter break. The sub plan & holiday ornaments include multiple one day projects for all of those unexpected schedule changes that occur this time of year. 

This bundle is in multiple PDF files and includes:

Holiday Ornaments (41 pages) 

Holiday Trees (13 pages)

Winter Holiday Art Game (24 pages)

Winter Landscapes (19 pages) 

Mosaics Sub Plan & One Day Project (57 pages)

Hot Cocoa Art Projects (26 pages)

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Give yourself the gift of time this holiday season with this highly discounted bundle purchase. Ready to go lessons now & more lessons when you return from holiday break = less stress & planning. 

This bundle is in multiple PDF files and contains over 200 pages. It includes:

• Step-by-step instructions with photos for 23 projects (includes 5 holiday tree projects, 2 holiday ornaments projects, 4 day mosaic project, 4 winter landscape projects, 5 hot cocoa projects, 3 Egyptian art projects)
• Instructions & photos for one day projects (holiday ornaments & mosaics)
• Sub plan with templates & lots of bonuses
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• Project & material variations
• National Core Arts Standards & TEKS
• Assessment ideas (holiday trees)
• Project reflection & discussion questions (holiday trees)
• Drawing guides (Egyptian art projects & hot cocoa projects ) 

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This bundle includes a great range of activities perfect for grades 5-8 for all of February!

1. Speed Friending Activity: A dynamic classroom icebreaker designed for middle and high school students. It includes a comprehensive teacher protocol, an interactive Google Slides presentation, engaging conversation rounds with embedded timers, a note-taking sheet, and a reflection writing prompt. Ideal for building classroom community, enhancing behavior management, and fostering open communication.
2. ELA Matchmaker Review Game: An 81-page ELA review resource covering synonyms, antonyms, figurative language, literary elements, and affixes & roots. It includes printable and digital versions for flexible classroom use, promoting interactive learning and critical thinking in literary concepts.
3. Black History Month Digital Resource: A set of 45 Google Slides featuring 15 influential African American artists. This resource includes detailed informational texts, short videos, and interactive response prompts. It's a comprehensive tool for exploring African American history and art, ideal for daily classroom activities.
4. Civil Rights Movement Song Analysis: Titled 'Harmony of Hope,' this resource integrates Valentine's Day and Black History Month themes for middle schoolers. It includes a Google Slides presentation and a comprehensive PDF packet, featuring analysis of seven influential Civil Rights era songs.
5. GenZ Valentine's Day Cards: A collection of 24 unique, humorous, and inclusive Valentine's Day cards suitable for middle school students. These printable cards are gender-neutral, featuring relatable puns and high-quality graphics, adding a fun twist to traditional valentine exchanges.
6. The Science of Crushes and Heartbreak: An educational resource that blends science with Valentine's Day themes, targeting middle schoolers. It includes an article, a mini-lesson in Google Slides, a graphic organizer, and analytical questions. This resource enhances understanding of text features and author's purpose.
7. Valentine's Day Argumentative Writing Resource: A tool for grades 4-8 to enhance argumentative writing skills. It features 28 'Would You Rather' prompts, available in both PDF and Google Slides, to encourage debate and persuasive writing. Ideal for various classroom activities, including warm-ups and group discussions.

Printable Donut day activities are perfect for keeping kids engaged and entertained during Donut day . These activities include a variety of fun and educational options that can be easily printed and completed at home or on the go.

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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:

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

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:

1. 5 Pieces for Piano, Op. 75, Sibelius
2. The Forest, Glazunov
3. The Tale the Pine Trees Knew, Bax
4. November Woods, Bax
5. Forest Murmurs (Siegfried,) Wagner
6. Woodland Sketches, Macdowell
7. The Five Sacred Trees, Williams
8. The Enchanted Forest, Geminiani
9. Silent Woods, Dvorak
10. A Morning in the Woods, Ornstein

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

• Listening Sheet - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more.
• Weather & Feelings - Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.

Printable Listening Sheet Sets Include:

01. 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:

1. Hail to the Chief, Sanderson
2. Lincoln Portrait, Copland
3. Presidential Polonaise, Sousa
4. Maple Leaf Rag, Joplin
5. Easter Monday on the White House Lawn, Sousa
6. The Star Spangled Banner, Smith
7. The Stars and Stripes Forever, Sousa
8. The Invincible Eagle March
9. President's March, Filmore
10. America the Beautiful, Ward

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

• Listening Sheet - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more.
• Weather & Feelings - Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.

Printable Listening Sheet Sets Include:

01. 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)

1. Piano Quartet in A Minor
2. Symphony No. 1 in D Major
3. Symphony No. 2 in C Minor
4. Symphony No. 3 in D Minor
5. Symphony No. 4 in G Major
6. Symphony No. 5 in C-Sharp Minor
7. Symphony No. 6 in A Minor
8. Symphony No. 7 in E Minor

► 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 music activities about Romantic period composers? Each composer/musician pack includes listening sheets, a research activity page, and more! Also great for sub plans.

Bundle Benefits:

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

Each product includes:

• 1-page Resource Guide
• Listening Sheet Star Rating Guide (Students rate with pumpkins!)
• Listening Sheets
• Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets
• Composer Biography Page - fact sheet (1 or 2 facts are already provided, a box to paste/draw the composer's portrait, and a birthday box to color in and decorate cupcakes!
• Composer Research Sheet - students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the composer's home country.
• Composer Rating Activity - there are more options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they belong to.
• Word Composer Activity - the classic letter puzzle, students can use all the letters from the composer's full name to create new, shorter words and record their score.

Johannes Brahms Listening Sheets

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

Clara Schumann Listening Sheets

1. Three Romances for Violin and Piano
2. Piano Trio
3. Impromptu in E Major
4. Lorelei
5. Piano Concerto No. 1
6. Piano Trio in G Minor, Op. 17
7. 3 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 16
8. Romanze in A Minor

Franz Liszt Listening Sheets

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

Frédéric Chopin Listening Sheets

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

Claude Debussy Listening Sheets

1. Clair de Lune
2. La Mer (The Sea)
3. Suite Bergamasque
4. Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
5. The Snow is Dancing
6. Serenade of the Doll
7. Petite Suite
8. String Quartet in G Minor, Op. 10

Gustav Mahler Listening Sheets

1. Piano Quartet in A Minor
2. Symphony No. 1 in D Major
3. Symphony No. 2 in C Minor
4. Symphony No. 3 in D Minor
5. Symphony No. 4 in G Major
6. Symphony No. 5 in C-Sharp Minor
7. Symphony No. 6 in A Minor
8. Symphony No. 7 in E Minor

+ 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.

This comprehensive collection features an array of engaging worksheets and activities for every occasion, from Father’s Day and Mother’s Day to Grandparents Day and beyond.

With this bundle, you'll save time while creating lasting memories for your students. Whether it's back-to-school excitement or end-of-year celebrations, these resources promise to make learning a joyful and memorable experience.

From kindergarten worksheets to creative writing craftivities, this bundle has something for every writing block.

Themes included in this printable Bundle:

- All about my Mom & Dad Questionnaire Survey

- Father’s Day Portrait

- All About Me Worksheet

- Teacher’s Portrait

- 100th Day of School Writing Craft

- Back To School Paper Crowns

- Grandparent's Day Portraits

- All About My Grandparents

- All About Thanksgiving

- Birthday Book

- All About My Parents

- All About Winter Break

- All About Summer Break

- New Year Flip Book Writing Activity

- My Year in Snapshots

- Teacher Appreciation Printable

- End of the Year Cell Phone Booklet

- My Year in Review

- 100th Day of School Worksheet

- 100th Day of School Flip Book

- Why I Love You

- All About Spring Break

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Teaching classical music appreciation is essential. It invites students to explore the vast array of musical styles and sounds while also helping to develop their creativity, critical thinking, and interpretation skills. Classical music appreciation also engages students in the arts and promotes social-emotional learning. 

The Teacher Appreciation Music Bundle is a comprehensive resource that offers a wide range of classical music styles, elements, and moods to lead your students on a creative and insightful journey through music history.

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You'll have everything you need for classical music appreciation with 100+ listening activities in this activity vault. You will also receive periodic updates for this resource for free! Keep an eye on your "My Purchases" tab for update notifications.

Bundle Benefits:

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

"Winterreise" (Schubert)

Franz Schubert's "Winterreise" is an enchanting musical voyage that takes listeners through twenty-four emotional compositions. With its sweeping melodies and profound lyrics, this suite paints a vivid picture of a winter journey through snow-covered forests and small villages.

Mood: sorrowful, melancholy, and inspiring

Composer: Franz Schubert was a gifted composer and pianist most remembered for his unique style of composition and the emotional depth in his works.

Featured music with two listening activity pages per piece:

Gute Nacht (Good Night) | Die Wetterfahne (The Weathervane) | Gefror'ne Tränen (Frozen Tears) | Erstarrung (Frozen) | Der Lindenbaum (The Linden Tree) | Wasserflut (Flood) | Auf dem Flusse (On the Stream) | Rückblick (Backwards Glance) | Irrlicht (Will o' the Wisp) | Rast (Rest) | Frühlingstraum (Dream of Spring) | Einsamkeit (Loneliness) | Die Post (The Post) | Der greise Kopf (The Gray Head) | Die Krähe (The Crow) | Letzte Hoffnung (Last Hope) | Im Dorfe (In the Village) | Der stürmische Morgen (The Stormy Morning) | Täuschung (Deception) | Der Wegweiser (The Signpost) | Das Wirtshaus (The Inn) | Mut! (Have Courage) | Die Nebensonnen (The Sun Dogs) Der Leiermann (The Hurdy-Gurdy Man)

Album for the Young, Op. 39 (Tchaikovsky)

Tchaikovsky's "Album for the Young" is a beautiful collection of piano pieces, perfect for students. These short and lively compositions are an excellent introduction to the music of this great Russian composer!

Mood: lively, energetic, and delicate

Composer: Pyotr Tchaikovsky was a beloved Russian composer celebrated for his beautiful melodies and expressive orchestration.

Featured music with two listening activity pages per piece:

Morning Prayer | Winter Morning | Playing Hobby-Horses | Mama | March of the Wooden Soldiers | The New Doll | The Sick Doll | The Doll's Funeral | Waltz | Polka | Mazurka | Russian Song | The Harmonica Player | Kamarinskaya | Peasant Prelude | Italian song | Old French Song | German Song | Nanny's Story | The Sorcerer | Sweet Dreams | Lark Song | In Church | The Song of the Organ-Grinder

Four Ogives (Satie)

Erik Satie's "Four Ogives" is a captivating and elegant collection of piano pieces. These vibrant compositions are perfect for students exploring advanced piano techniques and musical expression. With their lyrical melodies and intricate harmonies, each ogive offers a unique and challenging look into Satie's musical genius. 

Mood: contemplative, delicate, and reflective

Composer: Erik Satie was a French composer renowned for his innovative and minimalistic compositions.

Featured music with two listening activity pages per piece:

Ogive No. 1 | Ogive No. 2 | Ogive No. 3 | Ogive No. 4

Hungarian Rhapsodies (Liszt)

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.

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.

Featured music with two listening activity pages per piece:

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

Pictures at an Exhibition (Mussorgsky)

Modest Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition" is a captivating musical journey for students to experience. This suite of pieces based on artwork is a perfect introduction to classical music, as it offers a wide variety of beautiful melodies, delicate harmonies, and thrilling orchestrations. 

Mood: captivating, dynamic, and evocative

Composer: Modest Mussorgsky was a Russian composer known for his powerful and evocative works exploring various themes of life through music.

Featured music with two listening activity pages per piece:

The Gnome | The Old Castle | Tuileries | Cattle | Battle of Unhatched Chicks | Samuel Goldenberg and Schmuÿle | Limoges. The Market | Catacombs | The Hut on Hen's Legs | The Bogatyr Gates

Brandenburg Concertos

Johann Sebastian Bach's Brandenburg Concertos are a beloved collection of baroque works that will engage your students. With their intricate counterpoint and lively rhythms, these pieces offer a unique look into the genius of Johann Sebastian Bach and showcase a wide range of compositional techniques.

Mood: vibrant, intricate, energetic, and exciting

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach was a towering figure of the Baroque era who composed works of great technical mastery and emotional depth.

Featured music with two listening activity pages per piece:

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

Classical Fairy Tale

The Fairy Tale Story Pack is an engaging activity pack that invites students to create their own stories while listening. From lullabies and waltzes to lively marches and playful melodies! Students will love exploring these pieces as they learn about the different elements of classical music and create their own fantastic stories with each composition.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Felix Mendelssohn | Tapiola, Jean Sibelius | Clair de Lune, Claude Debussy | Ride of the Valkyries, Richard Wagner | Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Symphony No. 9, Ludwig Van Beethoven | Sinfonia No. 5, George Walker | Gaelic Symphony, Amy Beach | In the Hall of the Mountain King, Edvard Grieg | Cinderella Suite No. 1, Sergei Prokofiev | Imperial March, John Williams | La Mer, Claude Debussy | Ennanga, William Grant Still | The Eternal Vow, Tan Dun | Cinderella Suite No. 2, Sergei Prokofiev | The Sleeping Beauty Waltz, Pyotr Tchaikovsky

Mood: innovative, imaginative, expressive, and inspiring

Composer: 

John Field's Nocturnes

John Field's "Nocturnes" is a beautiful collection of piano works that engage each student in music appreciation. These pieces feature lush harmonies and colorful melodies, making them the ideal choice for learning the intricacies of musical performance. 

No. 1 in E-Flat Major | No. 2 in C Minor | No. 3 in A-Flat Major | No. 4 in A Major | No. 5 in B-Flat Major | No. 6 "Cradle Song" in F Major | No. 7 "Reverie" in C Major | No. 8 in E Minor | No. 9 "Pastorale" in A Major | No. 10 "Romance" in E-Flat Major | No. 11 in E-Flat Major | No. 12 in G Major | No. 13 "Song Without Words" in D Minor | No. 14 in C Major | No. 15 in C Major | No. 16 in F Major | No. 17 "Grande Pastorale" in E Major | No. 18 "Noontide" in E Major

Mood: romantic, soulful, lyrical, and captivating

Composer: John Field was an Irish composer and pianist who specialized in creating beautiful and lyrical compositions for the piano.

Rainy Day Music Pack

Rainy day music is the perfect opportunity for your classroom or homeschool to relax, unwind, and enjoy the gentle sounds of rain. Students can explore different elements of classical music while at the same time enjoying a soothing atmosphere. Rainy day music invites students to immerse themselves in music and enjoy its calming effects!

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

Mood: calming, soothing, tranquil, peaceful, and relaxing

Composer: 

Vivaldi's Four Seasons

Vivaldi's Four Seasons is a timeless collection of pieces inspired by the beauty of nature and its changing seasons. With its vibrant melodies, lush orchestrations, and captivating rhythms, this work offers a perfect opportunity for students to explore the incredible power of music.

Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter

Mood: vibrant, lyrical, captivating, and inspiring

Composer: Antonio Vivaldi was an Italian composer best known for his stunningly beautiful and vibrant works that capture the spirit of nature.

The Planets

Gustav Holst's The Planets is an iconic suite of music that brings the solar system to life with music. Through this work, students can explore the vastness and mysteries of space, all while developing their musical interpretation skills. Each movement offers something new, from vibrant fanfare to peaceful interludes, allowing students to experience sounds, textures, and styles. 

The Planets (for listening to the whole suite) | Mars, the Bringer of War | Venus, the Bringer of Peace | Mercury, the Winged Messenger | Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity | Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age | Uranus, the Magician | Neptune, the Mystic | Pluto, the Unpredictable (Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic) | Earth (Jun Nagao)

Mood: grand, stirring, vibrant, peaceful, and mysterious

Composer: Gustav Holst was a British composer celebrated for his stirring and cinematic compositions.

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.

+ 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.