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Balance Your Life: Sleep, technology, movement, and mindfulness for kids & teens

By Lara Hocheiser

In this 18 slide PowerPoint,

learn about mindfulness and yoga breathing, proper nutrition, proper technology use, bedtime, and sleep hygiene, as well as an empowerment yoga pose series meant to strengthen and build confidence.

Can be used on the smartboard or on children's personal devices, or print individual slides.

The last slide has a link to download the healthy habits tracker for FREE

Computer Science - Technology

Physical Education

Social Emotional Learning

$10.00

Editable Morning Work Powerpoint for Autism/ MD Units

By Kiyana

Enhance your Morning Meeting and Circle Time with our customizable PowerPoint designed to boost active participation for students in autism and MD unit classrooms! This engaging resource allows you to personalize elements to create an inclusive and dynamic back-to-school experience from Day 1.

Perfect for fostering communication and engagement, this versatile tool elevates your classroom routines, ensuring every student feels empowered and included. Download now to transform your Morning Meeting into an interactive and fun learning environment that supports diverse learners!

This Morning Meeting allows you to:

Address rules for group
Take attendance and add student/ staff pictures while also covering "Yes" and "No" questions
Answer questions relevant to the calendar
Practice identifying numbers within 31
Practice identifying months, days, year and seasons
Count the days in school
Cover a Word of the Day
Introduce important daily activities such as the Specials for the day and the theme for the week

#backtoschool #morningmeeting #circletime #calendar #autismmorningwork #specialeducation

Social Emotional Learning

Special Education

$10.00

Readers Theatre Bundle - Social and Emotional Story Scripts

By Clodagh

Looking for some hidden social and emotional lessons in your readers theatre? Does your class need a lesson on the importance of kindness, emotions, dealing with an inner critic or resilience? These scripts are perfect to work into your literacy lessons while delivering a message for your students. You could even perform these in your social and emotional learning lessons!

This bundle features 4 scripts that are fun but also deliver social and emotional lessons in them.

The Featured Readers Theatre Scripts:

The Kindness Crew

In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet the unique characters of the Kindness Crew: Charlie, Grace and Emma, as they embark on a mission to teach Zog, an alien from Planet Meany, about the importance of kindness.

The Inner Voices

In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet Emma and Liam, whose ‘inner champion’ and ‘inner critic’ accompany them for a day at school. Inner Champion offers positivity, encouragement and kindness… Whilst Inner Critic is negative, unhelpful and unkind.

The Emotion Busters

In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet the unique characters of "The Emotion Busters": Happy Harry, Sad Sally, Fearful Fred, Frustrated Fran and Angry Alex, as they drink a potion to suppress emotions they don't like.

Resilient Riley

In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet the unique characters of Resilient Riley and Non Resilient Riley. Resilient Riley steps up to date to day challenges, however Non Resilient Riley runs away and ends up feeling even worse.

Perfect for Years 3 - 6: Suitable for upper elementary/primary, these scripts can be adapted for various grade levels. The language is simple and easy to follow.

Engaging Dialogue: The witty and heartwarming dialogue in this readers theatre scripts keeps students engaged and eager to see what happens next, making it an excellent choice for classroom readings and performances.

Literacy centres or social emotional learning lessons: Perfect to integrated into your literacy centres or your social emotional learning lessons!

Easy to Use: All you need to do is print, staple and go! Woo hoo!

By using these Readers Theatre Scripts you can create a positive and inclusive classroom environment while promoting important values such as kindness, empathy, resilience and listening to your inner champion!

And what a fun way to spread the word!

Enjoy!

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$15.96

$9.99

Sun and Moon Classroom Decor Bundle

By Clodagh

Transform your classroom with this enchanting Sun and Moon Themed Classroom Decor Bundle and go back to school in style. This curated collection of classroom decor is designed to bring a sense of wonder and inspiration to your educational environment while creating a calming and welcoming space for your students.

Key Features:

1. Versatile Decor Elements: This bundle includes a wide array of sun and moon themed classroom decor elements, from posters and bulletin board sets to name tags and calendar pieces. Elevate your classroom's aesthetics with this cohesive and captivating design.

2. Easy Customisation of labels: Personalise your classroom with ease using our editable templates. Tailor name tags, labels, and other items to suit your students' names and classroom needs, saving you valuable prep time.

3. Coordinated Design: Achieve a cohesive look throughout your classroom with coordinated designs and colour schemes. Create an atmosphere that fosters focus and positivity, enhancing the learning experience for your students.

4. Perfect for All Grade Levels: Whether you teach elementary, middle, or high school, the sun and moon theme is versatile and universally appealing. It's a fantastic addition to any classroom, from primary to secondary education.

5. Ideal for Homeschooling: If you're a homeschooling parent, this decor bundle adds a touch of celestial magic to your home learning space, creating an inspiring environment for your child's education.

10. Budget-Friendly: Save time and money with this comprehensive bundle that includes everything you need for a beautifully themed classroom. No need to shop around for individual items - this bundle has you covered.

Includes:

- ABC Poster chart

- Editable labels you can use for bag hooks, wall displays, tub labels, book labels... etc

- Positive affirmation posters

- Birthday chart display

- Classroom job poster

- Monthly classroom calendar

- Group work folder covers

- Welcome to our classroom poster

- Class schedule poster

- Learning intention and success criteria poster

And more!

A great way to start your classroom when going back to school! Once you purchase you will receive any updates to the sun and moon themed classroom decor with no extra costs.

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$22.13

$9.99

A Legacy in Harmony: Exploring the Classical Music of Johann Sebastian Bach

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

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

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

Learning Objectives

increased knowledge of German composer Johann Sebastian Bach
familiarity with the composer's works
ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
identify different instrument sounds
social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music
creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

Resource Contents:

Composer Fact Sheet - From the composer's birthplace to the instruments they've studied, this one-page reference sheet will make a great handout for your students.
Birthplace Guide - Add in some geographical research to discover more about where the composer was born! This page includes space for writing the capital, language, and even a popular food.
Listening Sheet - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more.
Weather & Feelings - Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.

Printable Listening Sheet Sets Include:

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

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

Brain Break Activities:

Listening Sheet - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more.
Weather & Feelings - Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.
Listen & Color a Carnival - Students can color their own carnival while listening to the selected music! Which carnival rides and activities would best fit a piece of music? Does the tempo feel like a roller coaster or a peaceful swing ride in the sky? Choose a tasty treat from the snack bar, then stop at the prize booth before finishing. There are no wrong answers!
Emoji Checkbox Listening - This listening sheet style is all about checkboxes! Students note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more! Time, nature, settings, instruments, and colors are also listed. Students color in the emojis that best describe their listening experience in the emoji grid. The 'Inspiration Box' can be used for inspired drawing, journaling, notes, poetry, etc.
1-5 Star Rating Guide in color
1-5 Star Rating Guide in black & white
Emoji Rating Guide in color
Emoji Rating Guide in black & white
Word Composer - compose a list of new words using letters from the composer's name. Add a timer for an extra challenge!
Drawing/Writing Page - a freestyle approach to listening! Students can draw a scene inspired by the music selection or use the page as a writing space. Great for bulletin boards and displays!

Featured Music:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Listening Sheets:

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

★ 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.

Music

Social Emotional Learning

$9.50

The Duke of American Jazz: A Musical Journey with Duke Ellington

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

"I used this for Black History Month with my 3rd-5th grades and it was great! I used the listening pages to compare/contrast "Take the A Train" pieces with the symphony or with the vocalists and the students ate it up! Thank you!!!!!!!!" - Danelle F.

Just print & play! Do you need engaging jazz activities or music sub plans? These printable listening sheets offer creative ways for students to learn more about the life and compositions of Edward "Duke" Ellington! There are now three sets in one!

Learning Objectives

increased knowledge of American jazz composer Duke Ellington
familiarity with the composer's works
ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
identify different instrument sounds
social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music
creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

Did You Know?

Edward Ellington was known as the "Duke" for his suave and classy demeanor.
He received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1966.
The "Duke" was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1969.
"It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2008.

★ Duke Ellington Classical Music Listening Activities

What’s Inside:

Five Star Rating Guide
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 contains a place for writing fun facts or notes.
Word Composer Activity: In the classic letter puzzle, students can use all the letters from the composer's full name to create new, shorter words. Add a timer for an extra challenge.
Birthplace Fact Sheet: Use your favorite geographical resource to find the country’s language(s), leadership, traditional foods, and more! 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.
Composer Study Page: Students compile a short biographical page with the composer's full name, birthplace, instruments, and more!
Composer Vocabulary A 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.
Full Writing Page
Writing/Drawing Page
Drawing Page
Listening Activity Sheets 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 additional options to identify the mood of a piece and indicate which instruments are playing.
Weather Color & Listen Sheet: While listening to the selected piece, students can color in the weather elements they feel and hear.
Emotions Color & Listen Sheet: Students color the character(s) that best identify their emotions while listening to the music.
Emojis Color & Listen Sheet: Twelve emojis to choose from! Students choose the emoji faces that best match their feelings or impressions about the music.

★ Duke Ellington Classical Music Activities, Black History Month, April, Jazz

Printable Listening Sheets (four pages per piece!)

Take the 'A' Train
It Don't Mean a Thing
In a Sentimental Mood
I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart
Perdido
Rockin' in Rhythm
C-Jam Blues
Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue
Soda Fountain Rag
Harlem

Resource Contents:

Composer Fact Sheet - From the composer's birthplace to the instruments they've studied, this one-page reference sheet will make a great handout for your students.

Birthplace Guide - Add in some geographical research to discover more about where the composer was born! This page includes space for writing the capital, language, and even a popular food.

Listening Sheet - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more.

Weather & Feelings - Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.

Printable Listening Sheet Sets Include:

It Don't Mean a Thing if it Ain't Got That Swing
In a Sentimental Mood
Take the 'A' Train
Mood Indigo
I Let a Song Go Out of my Heart
Perdido
Rockin' in Rhythm

★ BONUS FILE! Duke Ellington Carnival Listening Sheets (same music!)

These NEW activity sheets feature a carnival theme! Students can color their own carnival while listening to this selection of Duke Ellington compositions!

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!

Carnival Listening Sheets Include:

It Don't Mean a Thing if it Ain't Got That Swing
In a Sentimental Mood
Take the 'A' Train
Mood Indigo
I Let a Song Go Out of my Heart
Perdido
Rockin' in Rhythm
Soda Fountain Rag

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.

Black History Month

Social Emotional Learning

$9.50

Unveiling Emotions: Exploring the Classical Music World of Pyotr Tchaikovsky

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Do you need classical music activities? This engaging composer study pack features the music of Pyotr Tchaikovsky. Listening to classical music has been shown to help with self-awareness, empathy, and self-regulation. Since social-emotional learning is important for children, incorporating classical music into your classroom or homeschool is a great way to support their development. Resource guide included.

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

Learning Objectives

increased biographical knowledge of the composer
familiarity with the composer's works
ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
identify different instrument sounds
social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music
creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

★ Mindful Listening Sheets - There are no wrong answers! Students listen to the selected music and choose meaningful keywords they associate with what they hear. The emotions and weather page allows students to color their experiences.

★ Biography Pages - Fact sheet (1 or 2 facts provided, a box to paste/draw the composer's portrait, and a birthday box to color in and decorate cupcakes! A duplicate blank page is included for students to do their own research.

★ Composer Research Sheet - Students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the composer's home country. Some of the research options include capital, continent, population, food, and more.

★ Composer Rating Activity - More options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they match.

★ Word Composer Activity - In the classic letter puzzle, students can use all the letters from the composer's full name to create new, shorter words and record their scores. Add a timer for an extra challenge.

★ Listen and Color - Pair art with music! Students color the characters while listening to the featured music. There are four categories of keywords to circle/highlight that describes their listening experience. Blank lines are for writing in their own words.

★ Classical Fairy Tale - Storytime! These listening sheets combine music appreciation with a storybook theme! Students compose their wondrous tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar fairy tale objects inspired by the music. There is also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations.

★ Classical Space Tale - Storytime! These listening sheets combine music appreciation with an intergalactic theme! Students compose their epic space tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar space objects inspired by the music. There is also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations.

★ Listen and Draw - The Fairy Tale and Space Tale sets have a framed drawing page for listeners to create their own music-inspired pieces of art! Great for younger students or for hosting a classroom art display.

★ Emoji Checkbox Listening - Students can use the checkboxes to note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more! Students can also color in the emojis that best describe their listening experience in the emoji grid.

★ Rating Guides - Print one or more copies of the star rating guide to help students choose their rating. Half and quarter stars may be encouraged. Some seasonal activities will have different rating shapes. Emoji rating guides are included in color and black & white.

Musical Selections (Eight listening activity pages per piece)

1812 Overture
Symphony No. 4
Piano Concerto No. 1
Serenade for Strings
Manfred Symphony
Symphony No. 3
Piano Concerto No. 3
String Quartet No. 1

Music

Social Emotional Learning

$8.50

Bridging the Eras: Exploring the Classical Music of Ludwig Van Beethoven

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

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

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

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

Learning Objectives

increased knowledge of Ludwig Van Beethoven
familiarity with the composer's works
ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of classical music
identify different instrument sounds
social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within classical music
creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

What's Included:

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

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

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

Music

Social Emotional Learning

$8.50

The Master of Opera: Exploring the Iconic Classical Music of Giuseppe Verdi

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Do you need classical music activities? This engaging composer study pack features the music of Giuseppe Verdi. Listening to classical music has been shown to help with self-awareness, empathy, and self-regulation. Since social-emotional learning is so important for children, incorporating classical music into your classroom or homeschool is a great way to support their development. Resource guide included.

Learning Objectives

increased biographical knowledge of the composer
familiarity with the composer's works
ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
identify different instrument sounds
social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music
creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

★ Mindful Listening Sheets - There are no wrong answers! Students listen to the selected music and choose meaningful keywords they associate with what they hear. The emotions and weather page allows students to color their experiences.

★ Biography Pages - Fact sheet (1 or 2 facts provided, a box to paste/draw the composer's portrait, and a birthday box to color in and decorate cupcakes! A duplicate blank page is included for students to do their own research.

★ Composer Research Sheet - Students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the composer's home country. Some of the research options include capital, continent, population, food, and more.

★ Composer Rating Activity - More options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they match.

★ Word Composer Activity - In the classic letter puzzle, students can use all the letters from the composer's full name to create new, shorter words and record their scores. Add a timer for an extra challenge.

★ Listen and Color - Pair art with music! Students color the characters while listening to the featured music. There are four categories of keywords to circle/highlight that describe their listening experience. Blank lines are for writing in their own words.

★ Classical Fairy Tale - Storytime! These listening sheets combine music appreciation with a storybook theme! Students compose their wondrous tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar fairy tale objects inspired by the music. There are also drawing pages for students to capture a scene from their imaginations.

★ Classical Space Tale - Storytime! These listening sheets combine music appreciation with an intergalactic theme! Students compose their epic space tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar space objects inspired by the music. There are also drawing pages for students to capture a scene from their imaginations.

★ Listen and Draw - The Fairy Tale and Space Tale sets have a framed drawing page for listeners to create their own music-inspired pieces of art! Great for younger students or for hosting a classroom art display.

★ Emoji Checkbox Listening - Students can use the checkboxes to note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more! Students can also color in the emojis that best describe their listening experience in the emoji grid.

★ Rating Guides - Print one or more copies of the star rating guide to help students choose their rating. Half and quarter stars may be encouraged. Some seasonal activities will have different rating shapes. Emoji rating guides are included in color and black & white.

Musical Selections (eight listening activity pages per piece)

La Traviata
Gloria all'Egitto
La Forza Del Destino
Di Quella Pira
Elle Ne M'Aime Pas
Credo In Un Crudel
Messa De Requiem
Marcia Trionfale

Music

Social Emotional Learning

$8.50

From Ballrooms to Concert Halls: A Classical Journey with Strauss's Waltzes

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Do you need classical music activities? This engaging composer study pack features the music of Johann Strauss. Listening to classical music has been shown to help with self-awareness, empathy, and self-regulation. Since social-emotional learning is important for children, incorporating classical music into your classroom or homeschool is a great way to support their development. Resource guide included.

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

Learning Objectives

increased biographical knowledge of the composer
familiarity with the composer's works
ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
identify different instrument sounds
social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music
creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

★ Mindful Listening Sheets - There are no wrong answers! Students listen to the selected music and choose meaningful keywords they associate with what they hear. The emotions and weather page allows students to color their experiences.

★ Biography Pages - Fact sheet (1 or 2 facts provided, a box to paste/draw the composer's portrait, and a birthday box to color in and decorate cupcakes! A duplicate blank page is included for students to do their own research.

★ Composer Research Sheet - Students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the composer's home country. Some of the research options include capital, continent, population, food, and more.

★ Composer Rating Activity - More options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they match.

★ Word Composer Activity - In the classic letter puzzle, students can use all the letters from the composer's full name to create new, shorter words and record their scores. Add a timer for an extra challenge.

★ Listen and Color - Pair art with music! Students color the characters while listening to the featured music. There are four categories of keywords to circle/highlight that describe their listening experience. Blank lines are for writing in their own words.

★ Classical Fairy Tale - Storytime! These listening sheets combine music appreciation with a storybook theme! Students compose their wondrous tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar fairy tale objects inspired by the music. There is also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations.

★ Classical Space Tale - Storytime! These listening sheets combine music appreciation with an intergalactic theme! Students compose their epic space tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar space objects inspired by the music. There is also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations.

★ Listen and Draw - The Fairy Tale and Space Tale sets have a framed drawing page for listeners to create their own music-inspired pieces of art! Great for younger students or for hosting a classroom art display.

★ Emoji Checkbox Listening - Students can use the checkboxes to note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more! Students can also color in the emojis that best describe their listening experience in the emoji grid.

★ Rating Guides - Print one or more copies of the star rating guide to help students choose their rating. Half and quarter stars may be encouraged. Some seasonal activities will have different rating shapes. Emoji rating guides are included in color and black & white.

Musical Selections (Eight listening activity pages per piece)

The Blue Danube
Voices of Spring
Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka
Kaiser-Walzer
Egyptian March
Tales from the Vienna Woods
Pizzicato Polka
Thunder and Lightning

Music

Social Emotional Learning

$8.50

Unleash the Inner Musician: A Fun-tastic Classical Music Study with Charles Ives

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Do you need classical music activities? This engaging composer study pack features the music of Charles Ives. Listening to classical music has been shown to help with self-awareness, empathy, and self-regulation. Since social-emotional learning is so important for children, incorporating classical music into your classroom or homeschool is a great way to support their development. Resource guide included.

Learning Objectives

increased biographical knowledge of the composer
familiarity with the composer's works
ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
identify different instrument sounds
social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music
creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme