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The "Big Kid" Rhythm Bundle (Grades 3-6) **30% OFF!**
By Jason Litt
Included in these rhythm bundle are 25 resources that you can utilize in grades 3-6. Games, dictation, worksheets, races, and more are in this bundle as the resources discuss longer rhythmic patterns, sixteenth notes, triplets, and long durations of rests.
Definitely a semester filler in here, terrific for reinforcing your 2nd half of the year with some of your upper grades, and with 30% off when bundled together, it's a sale you can't beat!
Louis Armstong Biography Newsletter | Nonfiction Reseach | Black History
By Veronica Reyes
This is a newsletter about Louis Armstrong as an African American Artist. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Black History Month.
Information on...
- Early Life
- Family Life
- Interesting Facts
- Artists
Misty Copeland
https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Misty-Copeland-Biography-Newsletter-2411406
Ruby Bridges
https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Ruby-Bridges-Biography-Newsletter-Research-2421118
Jacob Lawrence
https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Jacob-Lawrence-Biography-Newsletter-2421081
Maya Angelou
https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Maya-Angelou-Newsletter-Research-Black-History-Month-2421074
Or get ALL NEWSLETTERS here:
Classical Music Activities | Kobe Bryant Dear Basketball ★✪
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
"Dear Basketball" is an Academy Award-winning short film, written and narrated by Kobe Bryant. This five-minute animated film is available on YouTube. Music by John Williams.
Printable Listening Sheets Include:
"Dear Basketball" - music by John Williams
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.
More John Williams Music Resources
John Williams Bundle! Listening Sheets, Popcorn Party Match, and more!
John Williams Carnival Music Listening Sheets! Summer Fun, February
John Williams Composer Activities, February, Classical Music
John Williams Composer Listening Activities, February
John Williams Popcorn Party Listening Activities, February
Halloween Spooky Wizards, Magical October Classical Music, John Williams
Popcorn Party Bundle! John Williams Listening Activities & Music Note Matching
Sports Story, Classical Music Listening Sheets, John Williams, Richard Wagner
► 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!
Classical Music Activities | Benny Goodman ✪
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? Preview these NEW activity sheets that feature a carnival theme! Students can color their own carnival while listening to widely-recognized classical music.
Which carnival rides and activities would best fit a piece of music? Does the tempo feel like a roller coaster or a peaceful swing ride in the sky? Choose a tasty treat from the snack bar, then stop at the prize booth before finishing. There are no wrong answers!
Preview Listening Sheet Included:
You can view the full 20-page product here: Carnival Music
Winter Games 2018, Let Everyone Shine, PyeongChan, South Korea, February
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
The Winter Games official Torch Relay song for 2018 is "Let Everyone Shine." This two page listening sheet set is a wonderful way to incorporate festive sounds from the games into your Olympics lessons!
More February-inspired items:
20 Valentine's Day Listening Sheets
Valentine's Day Bulletin Board Bundle
Valentine's Day Musical Terms Flashcards
Valentine's Day Composer Flashcards
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.
► 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!
Mr. Litt's Bucket Drumming ANTHOLOGY -- A comprehensive list of Bucket Drumming!
By Jason Litt
LONG OVERDUE, but here it is in all of its glory!
Nearly 300 Bucket Drumming Arrangements, Resources, Games, and more in the OFFICIAL Mr. Litt's Music Room Bucket Drumming Anthology!
This free resource is a comprehensive list of everything in the store, alphabetized and grouped by genre, difficulty level, and other resources.
This will be updated each time there is a new resource added, so feel free to peruse or download every so often :)
Clickable links are in the PDF and Word Document files which take you straight to the page to purchase or add to your wish list.
Listening Cards (Printables and Powerpoint Images)
By Jason Litt
If you're working on melodic contours, high and low, and direction, this may be for you!
Included are 16 printable cards you can reproduce, cut out, and issue to your students.
Play these melodies on a piano, clarinet, slide whistle, however you wish! Then, ask the students to place the card which they think best resembled the melody you played.
Although there are 16 cards, you can ask students to do 4 cards a time (by telling them which cards they are to us), play the melody, and then they can choose from the multiple choice answers you allotted to them.
The image files can be put into a powerpoint as well and you can us it as an answer key after you play the melodic example.
Have fun with this on your quest to discover melodious melodies
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All images/photos/clip art in this resource were created by me.
By Jason Litt
Use these notation printouts for students to compose their own rhythms. Included are Wholes, Halves, Quarters, and Eights, along with their corresponding rests. All notes have borders which can easily laminated then cut
Four Seasons by Vivaldi Word Search with Digital Resources
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
No Prep! Word search activities offer many benefits for students. They can help students learn new vocabulary, improve spelling skills, and develop problem-solving abilities. These word search activities are great for reviewing musical concepts in a fun and challenging way! Word search activities also make engaging brain breaks and bell-ringers.
Do you need engaging activities to accompany your Vivaldi/The Four Seasons unit or composer studies? Students can search for Vivaldi-themed words in this 15x15 word grid. 18 words can be found up, down, or across! Answer key included.
Eighteen Vocabulary Words
Word Search Benefits
Find the String: Fun & Challenging String Instrument Word Search
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Word search activities offer many benefits for students. They can help students learn new vocabulary, improve spelling skills, and develop problem-solving abilities. These word search activities are great for reviewing musical concepts in a fun and challenging way! Word search activities also make engaging brain breaks and bell-ringers.
Fourteen terms related to string instruments are hidden within this word search! There is one puzzle included with four color variations, including an ink-friendly grey scale design. Choose your favorite! Answer key provided.
► It can be hard to keep track of all the dates and eras in classical music history, so we created this freebie to help you out! 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!
Classical Music Activities for Memorial Day | John Williams ✪
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Do you need low-prep activities for Memorial Day? These print & play listening sheets feature "Hymn to the Fallen" by John Williams - suitable for Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and other related themes.
Just print and cue the music! Students begin listening and interpreting what they hear and feel. There are no wrong answers, and no musical training is required.
Featured Music:
Brain Break Activities:
Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬
Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!
Word Search | Leonard Bernstein with Digital Resources
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
No Prep! Word search activities offer many benefits for students. They can help students learn new vocabulary, improve spelling skills, and develop problem-solving abilities. These word search activities are great for reviewing musical concepts in a fun and challenging way! Word search activities also make engaging brain breaks and bell-ringers.
Students search for Leonard Bernstein-themed words in this 15x15 word grid! Sixteen words can be found up, down, or across. Answer key included.
Sixteen Vocabulary Words
Word Search Benefits
Sharpen Student Word Skills: Fun & Challenging Music Word Search Puzzles
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Word search activities offer many benefits for students. They can help students learn new vocabulary, improve spelling skills, and develop problem-solving abilities. These word search activities are great for reviewing musical concepts in a fun and challenging way! Word search activities also make engaging brain breaks and bell-ringers.
Fifteen musical terms are hidden within! Clef, sequence, theme, note, key, and more. There is one puzzle included with four color variations, including an ink-friendly greyscale design. Choose your favorite! Answer key provided.
► It can be hard to keep track of all the dates and eras in classical music history, so we created this freebie to help you out! 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!
The Nutcracker Word Search for Christmas [from the Nutcracker Vault]
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
No Prep! Word search activities offer many benefits for students. They can help students learn new vocabulary, improve spelling skills, and develop problem-solving abilities. These word search activities are great for reviewing musical concepts in a fun and challenging way! Word search activities also make engaging brain breaks and bell-ringers.
"My students enjoy doing something different in Music Class. This is the first time I used a word find. The students were engaged right away. I needed something to use after our Christmas performance. It was perfect and saved me a lot of time." - Bonnie L.
Do you need engaging activities to accompany "The Nutcracker?" Students can search for Nutcracker-themed words in this 15x15 word grid. Eighteen words can be found up, down, or across! Answer key included.
Fifteen Vocabulary Words
Word Search Benefits
Duke Ellington Word Search with Digital Resources
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Unlock the musical genius of Duke Ellington with this printable word search! Challenge your students to search for Ellington-themed words in this fun, engaging activity, perfect for any music or history lesson. Explore the influence of Duke Ellington in shaping American music and explore his fascinating life story with this exciting word search!
No Prep! Word search activities offer many benefits for students. They can help students learn new vocabulary, improve spelling skills, and develop problem-solving abilities. These word search activities are great for reviewing musical concepts in a fun and challenging way! Word search activities also make engaging brain breaks and bell-ringers.
Students search for Ellington-themed words in this 15x15 word grid. 15 words can be found up, down, or across! Answer key included.
Fifteen Vocabulary Words
Word Search Benefits
Need More Black History Month Resources?
Share stories, create conversations, and spark a deeper appreciation for the arts all month (and all year) long! Explore ALL of the Black History Month composer packs, activities, and digital resources.
The Nutcracker Preview | Christmas Classical Music [from the Nutcracker Vault]
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
The Nutcracker is a holiday tradition for many families and classrooms. What is it about this story that keeps children coming back year after year? One big reason is the battle with the Mouse King!
This part of the story is full of excitement and suspense. Audiences love cheering for Clara and the Nutcracker as they take on the Mouse King and his army. It's a thrilling part of the story that always gets viewers on the edge of their seats.
Do you need fun and engaging music activities for December? The Nutcracker is one of Tchaikovsky's most famous compositions.
Preview the full product with these "Battle with the Mouse King" listening sheets! This engaging music activity will add some festive cheer to your class party, homeschool meetups, or holiday family fun! Also great as sub plans or brain breaks!
★ This free preview includes:
★ Easel Activity ★ Pair an engaging digital listening board with these musical selections! Students use the highlight tool to choose from keyword lists that describe their listening experience. An answer box at the bottom allows students to write a brief description of their thoughts and feelings. Using the pen or any design tool provided, students can decorate a scene or upload an image to the frame! Each board features colorful clipart related to the music. As always, there are no wrong answers. Students can choose any combination of descriptors.
View the FULL SET of listening activities!
"The Nutcracker" Listening Activity Sheets
★ More Nutcracker Resources!
Nutcracker Fairy Tale Story Listening Sheets (★ NEW!)
The Nutcracker Listening Sheets
El Cascanueces (En Español)
The Nutcracker Word Search
The Nutcracker Performance Journal
The Nutcracker Scene List
The Nutcracker Number Writing
The Nutcracker Activity Bundle
The Nutcracker Bingo Game
The Nutcracker Blank Sheet Music
The Nutcracker Music Notes Match
The Nutcracker Listening & Match Bundle
The Nutcracker & Festive December Bundle
► 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!
Discover Music History: Fun & Challenging Bach Word Search Puzzle
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Word search activities offer many benefits for students. They can help students learn new vocabulary, improve spelling skills, and develop problem-solving abilities. These word search activities are great for reviewing musical concepts in a fun and challenging way! Word search activities also make engaging brain breaks and bell-ringers.
One composer. Ten words. Three styles. Pick & print your favorite! Use a timer for a race through musical history or as an independent activity.
♫ "Study Bach. There you will find everything." - Johannes Brahms ♫
More Johann S. Bach Resources!
Johann S. Bach Bundle
Johann S. Bach Music Note Matching
"Adagio" Listening Sheets
Bach Fun Pack!
"Little Fugue" Listening Sheets
Bach Composer Pack
Bach Composer Activity Pack (Pre-K+)
Bach Family Bundle
Brandenburg Concertos Listening Sheets
► 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!
Pyotr Tchaikovsky Word Search with Digital Resources
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
No Prep! Word search activities offer many benefits for students. They can help students learn new vocabulary, improve spelling skills, and develop problem-solving abilities. These word search activities are great for reviewing musical concepts in a fun and challenging way! Word search activities also make engaging brain breaks and bell-ringers.
Students search for Pyotr Tchaikovsky-themed words in this 15x15 word grid. Fifteen words can be found up, down, or across! Answer key included.
Fifteen Vocabulary Words
Word Search Benefits
Summer Games 2020, Tokyo Gorin Ondo, Japan, Listening Activities
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just Print & Play! The Tokyo Summer Games official song for 2020 is "Tokyo Gorin Ondo," an updated version of the original 1964 theme. This activity set includes two listening sheets, a word builder, and a country research page.
The Tokyo 2020 Games has been rescheduled for Jul 23, 2021 – Aug 8, 2021.
Listening Sheets Include: (2 pages)
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.
Country Research Sheet - Students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the host country of the Summer Games! Some of the research options include capital, continent, population, food, and more.
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.
► 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!
Angry Birds Theme - BUCKET DRUMMING!
By Jason Litt
Need to connect with your kids with their video game music through general music? Involve them in bucket drumming with the Theme from Angry Birds
There is one color coded slide along with the form identifiers listed next to each phrase. Discuss form with the students and teach them (by rote) the rhythms on the powerpoint with the corresponding repeats (most are repeated 4). Then, apply it to drums!
All regular notation is to be played on the buckets (or drums, or ground, however you wish), and the X notation (with a down stem) are played as stick clicks above their head (or you could apply it to a tambourine or other auxiliary instrument)
This is a great resource for your beginning bucket drummers as it's only one page long with a lot of repeated passages and rudimentary rhythms!
Here's the track so you can play along...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DehK\_Y0TUbE
Have fun with this and let us know how it goes!
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All images/photos/clip art in this resource were created by me.
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