Homeschool Halloween Independent Work Packet (by date, latest first)
Halloween File Folder Activity Bundle for Autism Grades 2-6
By Kiyana
Transform your classroom this spooky season with our comprehensive Halloween File Folder Bundle, featuring 10 engaging resources designed to boost math and language arts skills. Ideal for minimal prep and maximum fun, these Halloween-themed activities are perfect for independent work stations and small group settings. Make learning enjoyable and effective for your students with activities that seamlessly integrate into your curriculum. Prepare your classroom for an exciting and enriching Halloween experience today!
#SpecialEducation #FileFolderGames #Autism #MathSkills #LanguageArts #FallActivities #HalloweenActivities
Halloween Themed Mega Bundle: Engaging Math & Language Arts Activities Grades2-6
By Kiyana
Get ready for a spook-tacular educational experience with our Halloween Themed Mega Bundle! This comprehensive resource is perfect for engaging students in independent work, small group centers, and whole group instruction, particularly in autism and moderate disabilities units.
What's Included:
- 11 File Folder Games: Fun, interactive math and language arts activities that keep students entertained while reinforcing core academic skills.
- 3 Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions: Engaging texts with thoughtful questions designed to enhance critical thinking and comprehension skills around Halloween and Trick-or-Treat Safety.
- Halloween Activities: Enjoy the festive season with word unscrambles, word searches, and more that captivate students’ imaginations while promoting learning.
Why Choose Our Mega Bundle?
It’s ideal for:
- Independent Work: Students can practice at their own pace with engaging materials.
- Small Group Centers: Foster collaboration and peer learning in a festive setting.
- Whole Group Instruction: Captivate your entire class with thematic lessons that keep everyone involved.
Benefits:
- Promotes active learning and student engagement
- Adapts easily to various learning styles and needs
- Saves you time with ready-to-use, low-prep resources
Enhance your Halloween classroom activities while reinforcing essential math and language arts skills with our Halloween Themed Mega Bundle. Perfect for educators seeking effective and enjoyable ways to celebrate the season while meeting curriculum standards.
Shop now and make this Halloween memorable for your students!
Keywords: Halloween teaching resources, math games, language arts activities, reading comprehension, Halloween worksheets, autism classroom resources, seasonal learning activities.
Black Cat Shape Match File Folder Game for Autism/Special Education
By Kiyana
Introducing our spooky Black Cat Shape Match File Folder Game , specifically designed for students in autism units and MD classrooms. This resource is a must-have for small group centers and independent work stations, providing engaging and inclusive learning experiences.
With 12 black cat puzzle pieces, this educational game combines the excitement of Halloween with the benefits of hands-on learning. Students will have a blast matching and assembling the pieces, while simultaneously developing critical thinking skills and improving visual perception. ✨
Designed to meet the unique needs of students in autism units and MD classrooms, this resource promotes independence and encourages active participation. It fosters a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students can thrive and succeed. ❤️
Whether used as a group activity or for individual exploration, this Halloween Themed File Folder Game is the perfect addition to your classroom resources. Enhance your students' cognitive abilities and watch their confidence soar as they engage in this fun and educational activity. Download now and unlock a world of learning possibilities! #Halloween #AutismClassroom #specialeducation #filefoldergames #fall #blackcat
Simply:
- print single sided in color
- cut game pieces and glue one match to a file folder
- laminate the remaining set
- use velcro to create matching game
Easily engage your young learners and use this resource for years to come!
Save your prep time and download today!
Clipart Provided by Erin Colleen Design and Chirp Graphics
Halloween Candy Letter Match File Folder Game for Autism Grades 2-6
By Kiyana
Embrace the spirit of fall with our Candy Corn Themed Uppercase and Lowercase Letters File Folder Game!
This engaging resource is the perfect addition to your classroom, designed to captivate young learners and students in autism and MD classrooms while they explore the world of letters. With 26 uppercase and lowercase letters in a delightful candy corn theme, this game makes learning the alphabet fun and engaging.
Ideal for small group language arts centers and independent work stations, this game encourages active participation and literacy development. Plus, it's teacher-friendly, requiring minimal prep work, so you can focus on teaching and watching your students flourish.
And the best part? It's a reusable resource that can be enjoyed year after year, making it a valuable addition to your teaching toolkit.
Turn learning into a sweet adventure with our Candy Corn Themed Uppercase and Lowercase Letters File Folder Game. Download now and watch your students become alphabet experts! #Autism#SpecialEducation #TeacherResources #FileFolderGames
Simply:
- print single sided in color
- cut game pieces and glue one match to a file folder
- laminate the remaining set
- use velcro to create matching game
Easily engage your young learners and use this resource for years to come!
Save your prep time and download today!
Clipart Provided by Ms.Law's Kinder's and Rainbow Sprinkle Studio
Creepy Cauldron Addition Match File Folder Game for Autism/Special Education
By Kiyana
Stir up some math magic with our Halloween Cauldron Themed Addition Match File Folder Game!
This enchanting resource is the perfect brew for young learners and students in autism and MD classrooms to master addition. With 12 addition problems, all with sum pairs between 10-20, it's a spooktacular way to boost math skills.
Crafted for small group math centers and independent work stations, this game combines learning and fun seamlessly. Plus, it's teacher-friendly with minimal prep work, ensuring more teaching time and less time spent on setup.
And here's the magical part: This resource is reusable, making it a valuable addition to your teaching toolkit for years to come. ✨
Brew up some math excitement with our Halloween Cauldron Themed Addition Match File Folder Game. Download now and watch your students become math wizards! #Autism #SpecialEducation #FileFolderGame #Addition #HalloweenTheme
Simply:
- print single sided in color
- cut game pieces and glue one match to a file folder
- laminate the remaining set
- use velcro to create matching game
Easily engage your young learners and use this resource for years to come!
Clipart provided by The Resource Shop Around The Corner and Chirp Graphics
#fall #additon #autism #specialeducation #filefoldergames #Halloween
Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Writing Assignment
By Sign with me TOD
Students will answer questions that reflect on a field trip that they went on to a pumpkin farm/pumpkin patch. Questions relate with going to a pumpkin patch/farm, what a pumpkin patch is, is explained, students will answer other questions relating to what they did on their field trip, what the weather was like when they went to the pumpkin patch, what was the first thing they did when they arrived at the pumpkin patch, where do pumpkins grow, the different colors of pumpkins are explained and students will answer the question about what color pumpkins they saw at the pumpkin patch, students will label the internal and external parts of a pumpkin using a key, after they are shown diagrams that are labeled of pumpkins, students will be provided with names of what kinds of popular foods have pumpkin in them and will label the food items using a key on another page in this product, students will reflect on what other items, besides pumpkins were for sale at the pumpkin patch, what their favorite thing was about the field trip, and what kind of equipment they may have seen at a pumpkin patch.
Students will be required to write answers in sentences - short or detailed and fill in the blanks in this product when provided with a key.
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Halloweentown Movie - Comprehension Questions
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This product was created for students who earned a movie close to/on Halloween during the school day. During the movie, students can answer the comprehension questions in this product to ensure they understand what is happening in the movie. Answering comprehension questions motivates students to pay attention to the movie as they are watching it. Students can also answer the comprehension questions independently.
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Arthur's Halloween Comprehension Questions
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Arthur's Halloween is a great book to read for students to learn about Halloween and the traditions that can be followed with this holiday, students will also learn to face their fears and how Arthur had to do just that. Students are presented with a variety of comprehension questions based on what happens in the book, Arthur's Halloween. Students can answer these questions as the book is read to them, as they read the book independently or they can use the text for lookbacks once the book is finished.
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Autumn/Fall Bundle Halloween Thanksgiving Fun Games Writing Drawing Activites
By Perfectly Planned Designs
This bundle includes activities for the months of October and November! It's chockful of games, writing & drawing activities, including Would You Rather that will keep elementary and middle school students busy when they finish their work! Perfect for use throughout the months of October and November to help celebrate Halloween and Thanksgiving!
I made these creative activities because I needed independent work that I could use in my classroom that I knew students would actually LIKE doing!
What's Included:
October Early Finishers Packet This Halloween-themed monthly packet features like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities.They'll love the fun games they can play with a partner quietly, or anything from the selection of 20 fun pages of independent, challenging puzzles and creative activities this packet offers!
Would You Rather Halloween Edition This class game is a fun way to get your students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get students talking and connected! Questions are fall-themed and related to Halloween. All you need to do is project the questions on the board to get the fun started, no other prep is needed!
Halloween Early Finishers - Set of 12
Looking for fun Halloween activities for those early finishers? Do you need some challenging, after testing activities to keep your early finishers engaged, while being festive? This resource features 3 Halloween-themed fun-filled pages of independent work like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities...and best of all because there's 4 activities per page, there are fewer pages for you to print!
Halloween Fortune Teller or Cootie Catcher
Looking for a fun activity to celebrate Halloween in your classroom? Check out this printable Halloween Fortune Teller or Cootie Catcher that is just perfect for getting in the spooky spirit and getting kids talking and moving around!
Have students create this cootie catcher, color it, then let them play with a classmate they would like to get to know better. Purchase once, and this product can be used year after year! Pull this sheet for an easy and engaging activity during the month of October. Students will be answering Halloween-themed questions and can take turns every time a timer goes off if you want more structure.
November Early Finishers Packet This Fall-themed monthly packet features like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities. They'll love the fun games they can play with a partner quietly, or anything from the selection of 20 fun pages of independent, challenging puzzles and creative activities this packet offers!
Would You Rather Thanksgiving Edition This class game is a fun way to get your students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get students talking and connected! Questions are fall-themed and related to Thanksgiving. All you need to do is project the questions on the board to get the fun started, no other prep is needed!
Disguise a Turkey - MIddle School Edition Help your older students celebrate Thanksgiving with this "Disguise a Turkey" craft that's designed for middle school aged children. They'll love disguising the turkey as one of them so it doesn't get eaten this Thanksgiving!! Help the turkey blend in by designing and cutting out a hoodie, and choose from an assortment of hats. Tom the turkey will blend right into middle school!
Thanksgiving Dinner POV Writing Activity This activity includes 2 options: students will draw and label what they're eating for Thanksgiving dinner, then they can either write using the point of view of what's on their plate, using the thoughts and feelings of each item on their plate. Or, students can draw and label their ideal Thanksgiving dinner and include their all-time favorite foods, and then write about their choices on the writing page.
Happy Thanksgiving Gratitude Card Help your students celebrate Thanksgiving by being thankful as well as mindful with this card they can color! Perfect for teens and secondary students who may not have the time or patience to make a card. Choose from 3 design options for the cover of the card. The inside of the card has a short writing prompt that is designed to help students think about why they are grateful to have someone in their lives. This card is cute and a fun way for students to express their gratitude this Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Coloring Pages Help your students celebrate Thanksgiving by being thankful as well as mindful with these coloring pages! Choose from 2 different design options. These pages are a cute and fun way for students to express their creativity this Thanksgiving.
***BONUS: Thank You Notes for hand-written letters are also included! Enjoy:)
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Fun Halloween Activities | Early Finishers | Puzzle & Games | Maze | Word Search
By Perfectly Planned Designs
Looking for fun Halloween activities for those early finishers? Do you need some challenging, after testing activities to keep your early finishers engaged, while being festive? This resource features 3 Halloween-themed fun-filled pages of independent work like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities...and best of all because there's 4 activities per page, there are fewer pages for you to print!
➜ These activity sheets can keep upper elementary, middle school, and even high school students on task and motivated.
12 activities included in this resource:
- 1 Sudoku with solution
- 1 Maze - with solution
- 1 Word Search - Halloween-themed with 10 words
- 1 Tic Tac Toe partner game
- 1 Complete the Picture
- 1 Mandala Coloring
- 1 Think Outside the Box Drawing
- 1 Dots and Boxes partner game
- 1 DIY Word Search activity
- 1 Design Your Jack o Lantern activity
- 1 Pop Art coloring
- 1 Grid Drawing Challenge
➜ It'll keep your kids busy and coming back for more! It is a great no-prep resource that you can use any time of year for a fun, engaging activity that your students will LOVE!
Perfect for:
- early finishers
- class parties
- soft starts
- morning work
- independent classwork
- small groups
- sub work
- class games
- end of day
- after testing
- end of the year
- brain breaks
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Halloween | ELA Fun Reading Comprehension Passage |Close Reading Activity Packet
By Perfectly Planned Designs
Looking for fun Halloween reading comprehension activities for your upper elementary, middle school, and high school students? Do you need some challenging, reading activities and critical thinking questions to keep your early finishers engaged, while being festive as they celebrate the holiday?
➜ These Halloween-themed fun-filled activity sheets are perfect for independent work and will keep your students on task and motivated. Your students will WANT to work and stay on task as they read about Halloween, and get quizzed on what they know about the wildly popular holiday. Packed with engaging activities, this ready-to-use set is ready to add to your sub tub!
You'll get a stand-alone resource that was designed to offer a print-and-go solution for ELA teachers who don't have time to prep their lessons during Halloween.
Students read a high-interest article on Halloween and you get lessons that include both reading and writing. Two fun puzzles are also included, as well as a design page on designing a jack-o'-lantern for the #JackoLanternChallenge. The estimated lexile measure of this set ranges from 900 to 1100.
What's included:
6 Page Halloween Activity Packet
- "The Ultimate Guide to Halloween: Fun, Scares, and Candy!" - 1 page article
- Reading Comprehension - 7 multiple choice questions
- Critical Thinking - 5 short answer questions
- Crossword Puzzle - How Much Do You Know About Halloween?
- Design Challenge- Design a Jack-o'-Lantern
- Impossible MAZE - Can You Solve the Spooky Maze?
***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR MORE DETAILS!***
Simply print and go! This packet can be used in a multitude of ways!
There is truly no preparation needed, which is why this set is perfect to leave for:
- holiday mood-setting
- class parties
- sub plans
- bell ringers
- homework
- test prep
- review
- assessment
Activity: Students can complete all six worksheets as part of a packet, but if you don't see them for a full block then feel free to break up the activities (you'll get even more bang for your buck!) This packet is perfect for a no-prep Halloween themed, yet FUN learning activity that kids will actually enjoy doing! All answer keys are included!
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Spooky Story Halloween Packet | ELA Fun Reading Comprehension Passage Activity
By Perfectly Planned Designs
Looking for Spooky Story Halloween reading comprehension activities for your upper elementary, middle school, and high school students? Do you need some challenging, close reading activities and fun Mad Libs to keep your early finishers engaged, while being festive as they celebrate the holiday?
➜ This creepy Halloween-themed fun-filled packet is perfect for independent work and will keep your students on task and motivated. Your students will WANT to work and stay on task as they read a spooky story called "The Mysterious Midnight Mirror" and complete a packet based around the story. Packed with engaging activities, this ready-to-use set is ready to add to your sub tub!
You'll get a stand-alone resource that was designed to offer a print-and-go solution for ELA teachers who don't have time to prep their lessons during Halloween.
Students read a suspenseful Halloween story and you get lessons that include both reading and writing. A fun maze is also included, as well as a drawing page that asks students to illustrate the haunted mirror, using details picked up from the story.
What's included:
5 Page Halloween Activity Packet
- "The Mysterious Midnight Mirror" - 1 page story
- Reading Comprehension - 7 multiple choice questions*
- Mad Libs - Fun Continuation of the Story
- Drawing Page- Bring the Mysterious Midnight Mirror to life!
- Impossible MAZE - Can you find the way out before the ghost escapes the mirror?
- 2 Cover Page Options - Color and black & white
- *Answer Keys Included!
***CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR MORE DETAILS!***
Simply print and go! This packet can be used in a multitude of ways!
There is truly no preparation needed, which is why this set is perfect to leave for:
- holiday mood-setting
- class parties
- sub plans
- bell ringers
- homework
- test prep
- review
- assessment
Activity: Students can complete all five worksheets as part of a packet, but if you don't see them for a full block then feel free to break up the activities (you'll get even more bang for your buck!) This packet is perfect for a no-prep Halloween themed, yet FUN learning activity that kids will actually enjoy doing! All answer keys are included!
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► Grab Set 1 which includes the following sets:
- Crocs
- Air Jordans
- Takis
- Fortnite
► Grab Set 2 which includes the following sets:
- TikTok
- MrBeast
- OpenAI
- Netflix
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82 Classical Music Listening Activities | Music Appreciation Resources
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? This BIG Music History Bundle includes over 2,000 pages of listening sheets (82 resources!) This bundle includes listening activities from Baroque to Modern, Black History Month, Women's History Month, and every season!
Bundle Benefits
- 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!
Learning Objectives
- increased knowledge of popular classical music composers
- 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
Ideas for Listening Sheets & Activities!
- Brain Breaks!
- Bulletin Board Displays
- Composer Studies
- Sub Plans
- Homework/Homebound students
- Homeschoolers/Distance Learning
- Easily add music to any theme/season
Composer Listening Packs (40 composers)
Each Composer Pack Includes:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart • John Williams • Frédéric Chopin • Duke Ellington • Johannes Brahms • George Walker • Gustav Mahler • Claude Debussy • Clara Schumann • Franz Liszt • John Philip Sousa • Ludwig Van Beethoven • Amy Beach • Melba Liston • Florence Price • Mary Lou Williams • Fanny Mendelssohn • Scott Joplin • Charles Mingus • John Coltrane • Nat King Cole • Art Tatum • Dizzy Gillespie • Charlie Parker • Thelonious Monk • Joseph Bologne • Antonio Vivaldi • Sergei Rachmaninoff • George Gershwin • Joseph Haydn • Carl P.E. Bach • Johann Christian Bach • Antonio Salieri • George Handel • Claudio Monteverdi • Henry Purcell • Antonio Scarlatti • Johann Pachelbel • Wilhelm F Bach • Pyotr Tchaikovsky
Mindful Listening (12 seasons/holidays)
Just print & play! Add a mindful music activity to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. These listening sheets are also great for sub plans - and with 150+ categorized classical pieces to choose from, there is an engaging printable for any occasion!
► Hello, January! (New Year) (30 pages)
► Sweet February (Valentine's Day) (42 pages)
► Emerald March (St. Patrick's Day) (24 pages)
► April Sunshine (Spring) (22 pages)
► May Flowers (Flowers) (24 pages)
► Woodland June (Trees) (24 pages)
► Patriotic July (4th of July) (24 pages)
► August Summer (Ocean & Earth) (26 pages)
► September Days (Autumn) (24 pages)
► Spooky October (Halloween) (60 pages)
► Calm November (Thanksgiving) (44 pages)
► Festive December (Winter) (42 pages)
Teacher Appreciation Bundle (six resource packs)
Two listening sheets are included for each piece, for a total of 174 listening activities.
► Winterreise (Schubert) (50 pages)
► Album for the Young, Op. 39 (Tchaikovsky) (50 pages)
► Four Ogives (Satie) (10 pages)
► Hungarian Rhapsodies (Liszt) (40 pages)
► Pictures at an Exhibition (Mussorgsky) (24 pages)
► Brandenburg Concertos (16 pages)
Social-Emotional Listening Bundle (five resource packs)
Just Print & Play! Four resources are included in the "Emotions in Music" bundle! These resources explore what makes a piece of music have feelings - is it the tempo? Instruments? Students record the listening experience in their own unique way!
► Excited Classical Music (47 pages)
► Sad Classical Music (47 pages)
► Happy Classical Music (47 pages)
► Calming Sunshine Classical Music (26 pages)
► Peaceful Classical Music
World Classical Music Bundle (featuring eight countries)
Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? This activity bundle takes listeners around the world with classical music from eight countries! Each listening pack features some of the country's most notable, distinctive, and well-loved pieces.
► Classical Music of Australia (28 pages)
► Classical Music of Canada (28 pages)
► Classical Music of Italy (26 pages)
► Classical Music of New Zealand (28 pages)
► Classical Music of Portugal (30 pages)
► Classical Music of Spain (24 pages)
► Classical Music of the United States (28 pages)
► Classical Music of France (25 pages)
► It can be hard to keep track of all the dates and eras in classical music history, so we created this freebie to help! Grab this six-page guide of composers sorted by musical period. Birthdates, birthplaces, and their famous compositions included. Get this instant download delivered right to your inbox!
Classical Music Activities | Fall SEL Listening Activities with 70 Bonus Posters
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
"I love the variety of activities provided. My students enjoy these! Great for sub plans!" - Correen S.
Just print & play! Do you need engaging Autumn activities or music sub plans? These printable listening sheets offer creative ways for students to learn more about the season of crispy leaves, pumpkin patches, and wondrous classical music! This bundle includes three listening sets - September, October, and November.
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!
+ September introduces Autumn with Aaron Copland, Beethoven, and more.
+ October has the mischievous "spooky" classical collection (tense, but not too scary.)
+ November is great for winding down the year - taking time to reflect and be thankful. Great for Thanksgiving!
Learning Objectives
- increased knowledge of popular classical music composers
- 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:
1-page Resource Guide
Listening Sheet Star Rating Guide (Students rate with pumpkins!)
Listening Sheets
Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets
September Listening Sheets Include (two pages per piece:)
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
October Listening Sheets Include (two pages per piece:)
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. The Firebird, Stravinsky
13. Danse Macabre, Saint-Saens
14. Beethoven's Silence, Cortanza
15. Moonlight Sonata, Beethoven
16. Piano Quintet in A Minor, Dvorak
17. Lacrimosa, Mozart
18. Scarbo, Ravel
19. Lake in the Moonlight, Tchaikovsky
20. Cuckoo in the Depths of the Woods, Saint-Saëns
BONUS: Also includes "October Carnival" Listening Sheets!
November Listening Sheets Include (two pages per piece:)
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
+ 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.
Spookiest Halloween Classical Music Listening Bundle for October
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
There's something special about classical music during the Halloween season. It's mysterious, suspenseful, and an exciting way to add music appreciation to any lesson! It can be challenging to find the right "spooky" music for Halloween, but we've done all the work for you! Be sure to check out the detailed preview above for a closer look!
Lifetime Updates
You'll have everything you need for the spookiest Halloween ever, with 320 pages of classical music appreciation 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!
Learning Objectives
- increased knowledge of popular classical music composers
- 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
Resource Packs Included
Halloween Carnival of the Animals
Do you need fun and engaging classical music activities? This listening pack features Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns with a spooky twist! Experience the magical notes of Saint-Saëns's "Aquarium" and the soothing strings of "The Swan" with a Halloween theme! (29 pages)
Halloween Listening Mats
Halloween Classical Music Listening Mats are fun and interactive listening activities for students. There are ten different listening mat designs with scenes that students can color. (53 pages)
Halloween Pirates
Classical Halloween Story listening sheets combine music appreciation with a spooky theme! Students compose their haunted tale by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar Halloween objects inspired by the music. There’s also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations. Discuss and display for further engagement! (21 pages)
Halloween Planets
Do you need fun and engaging classical music activities? Experience Gustav Holst's "The Planets!" with a spooky Halloween theme! Each musical composition represents a different planet. Later additions by Leonard Bernstein and Jun Nagao are also included. (21 pages)
Halloween Wizards
Do you need engaging classical music activities? Spooky Wizards features wand-waving and magical music with mayhem-inspired compositions! (21 pages)
Haunted Houses Halloween Music
"This was a great resource that I used in our music history lessons." - Carolyn
Finding good Halloween music can be tricky. Fortunately, there are plenty of classical music pieces that fit the Halloween spirit! This Halloween music appreciation pack includes ten of the most fun and spooky classical pieces that offer a taste of Halloween. Learn about the music of great composers, such as Beethoven, Bach, and Brahms, with Halloween music that will be a hit with your class! (86 pages)
Halloween Story
Do you need engaging classical music activities? Classical Halloween Story listening sheets combine music appreciation with a spooky theme! Students compose their haunted tale by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar Halloween objects inspired by the music. There’s also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations. Discuss and display for further engagement! (21 pages)
Haunted Harmony
This Halloween music activity pack is a valuable resource for teachers who want to implement classical music appreciation in their classrooms. It is a great way to introduce students to classical music and to help them develop a lifelong appreciation for the arts. (54 pages)
Spooky Symphony
"I used this for Halloween SEL. My students enjoyed the creativity of the activity." - Retta
Do you need engaging Halloween activities or music sub plans? These printable listening sheets offer creative ways for students to learn more about the spooky tones of Halloween music! (12 pages)
Spooky Name Generator
Just print & play! Students use their initials to "generate" their new spooky Halloween name. The sillier the better! There are two choices in each letter box for plenty of variety. Each name generator sheet is slightly different for mixing & matching. They can use their Halloween names on spooky name tags, hats, or to label their desks! (4 pages)
Halloween Night 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 concepts in a fun and challenging way! Word search activities also make engaging brain breaks and bell-ringers. (1 page + answer key)
Halloween Blank Sheet Music
Do you need fun and engaging Halloween music activities? Designed with the youngest composers in mind - these blank manuscript pages allow students to compose their own pieces! Draw the music notes or use small stickers to piece together a classical composition. Treble & bass clef tracing sheets are also included. (14 pages)
Halloween Listening Buddies
"I ended up using this with all of my students and got some really creative scenes!" - Melanie
Listening Buddies sheets feature a piece of classical music with the composer’s name. While the music plays, students draw a scene in the box inspired by the music. They can also explore the feelings and mood of a piece by coloring the emojis that match their listening experience. Students color the listening buddy at the top of the page or you can print the color version. (10 pages)
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
While listening, students color the scene and choose the keywords/elements that resonate with their listening experience. There are also blank lines for writing in additional keywords. Students often engage in discussions about what they've heard or felt. Great for displaying! (1 page)
Do you know how composers create the haunting sounds of Halloween? Check out our blog post The Hidden Secrets of Spooky Halloween Music to learn more!
Classical Music History Bundle - 73 Listening Packs with 70 Bonus Posters
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? This BIG Back to School Bundle includes 73 full resource packs!
Jump right into the composer studies or just rest a little easier knowing you have engaging worksheets for whenever you may need them. Instant music appreciation in your sub plans? Yes, please!
Learning Objectives
- increased knowledge of popular classical music composers
- 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
Save time! The music selections are already curated for you. This means that you don’t have to spend hours searching for the perfect pieces of music for your lessons. You can simply choose from the pre-selected music and get started right away!
Add music appreciation to various lessons and unit studies. Classical music can be used to enhance a wide variety of lessons and unit studies. For example, you could use it to teach history, literature, or even math. The music can help students to understand the time period, the culture, or the concepts that you are teaching.
Students explore social-emotional themes through listening. Classical music can help students to explore a variety of social-emotional themes, such as sadness, joy, anger, and peace. By listening to the music, students can learn to identify and understand these emotions. They can also learn how to express these emotions in a healthy way.
Low-prep engaging and mindful activities for students. The activities that are included in this product are low-prep and engaging. You can easily implement them in your classroom without spending a lot of time or effort! These mindful listening activities also help students to focus and to relax.
Easily find the music on YouTube or your favorite music services. The music included in these resources is available on YouTube and other popular music services. This means that you can easily access the music and play it for your students!
No musical training is required – just print and play! There are no prerequisites for these resources. Simply print out the activities and play the music! Your students will be able to enjoy the music and learn about classical music without any prior knowledge.
Composer Listening Packs (42 composers)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart • John Williams • Frédéric Chopin • Duke Ellington • Johannes Brahms • George Walker • Gustav Mahler • Claude Debussy • Clara Schumann • Franz Liszt • John Philip Sousa • Ludwig Van Beethoven • Amy Beach • Melba Liston • Florence Price • Mary Lou Williams • Fanny Mendelssohn • Scott Joplin • Charles Mingus • John Coltrane • Nat King Cole • Art Tatum • Dizzy Gillespie • Charlie Parker • Thelonious Monk • Joseph Bologne • Antonio Vivaldi • Sergei Rachmaninoff • George Gershwin • Joseph Haydn • Carl P.E. Bach • Johann Christian Bach • Antonio Salieri • George Handel • Claudio Monteverdi • Henry Purcell • Antonio Scarlatti • Johann Pachelbel • Wilhelm F Bach • Pyotr Tchaikovsky • Aaron Copland • Charles Ives
Mindful Listening (12 seasons/holidays)
Just print & play! Add a mindful music activity to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. These listening sheets are also great for sub plans - and with 150+ categorized classical pieces to choose from, there is an engaging printable for any occasion!
► Hello, January! (New Year) (30 pages)
► Sweet February (Valentine's Day) (42 pages)
► Emerald March (St. Patrick's Day) (24 pages)
► April Sunshine (Spring) (22 pages)
► May Flowers (Flowers) (24 pages)
► Woodland June (Trees) (24 pages)
► Patriotic July (4th of July) (24 pages)
► August Summer (Ocean & Earth) (26 pages)
► September Days (Autumn) (24 pages)
► Spooky October (Halloween) (60 pages)
► Calm November (Thanksgiving) (44 pages)
► Festive December (Winter) (42 pages)
Teacher Appreciation Bundle (six resource packs)
Two listening sheets are included for each piece, for a total of 174 listening activities.
► Winterreise (Schubert) (50 pages)
► Album for the Young, Op. 39 (Tchaikovsky) (50 pages)
► Four Ogives (Satie) (10 pages)
► Hungarian Rhapsodies (Liszt) (40 pages)
► Pictures at an Exhibition (Mussorgsky) (24 pages)
► Brandenburg Concertos (16 pages)
Social-Emotional Listening Bundle (five resource packs)
Just Print & Play! Four resources are included in the "Emotions in Music" bundle! These resources explore what makes a piece of music have feelings - is it the tempo? Instruments? Students record the listening experience in their own unique way!
► Excited Classical Music (47 pages)
► Sad Classical Music (47 pages)
► Happy Classical Music (47 pages)
► Calming Sunshine Classical Music (26 pages)
► Peaceful Classical Music
World Classical Music Bundle (featuring eight countries)
Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? This activity bundle takes listeners around the world with classical music from eight countries! Each listening pack features some of the country's most notable, distinctive, and well-loved pieces.
► Classical Music of Australia (28 pages)
► Classical Music of Canada (28 pages)
► Classical Music of Italy (26 pages)
► Classical Music of New Zealand (28 pages)
► Classical Music of Portugal (30 pages)
► Classical Music of Spain (24 pages)
► Classical Music of the United States (28 pages)
► Classical Music of France (25 pages)
+ BONUS FILE
This bundle has you covered with engaging listening activities, but what about visual learning? Grab this pack of 70 Composer Fact Sheet Posters as a free bonus! These calming rainbow-themed posters can also work as handouts, or resize them in your print settings for colorful flashcards.
Spooktacular Sounds: A Halloween Classical Music Activity Bundle for October
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
This Halloween-themed classical music listening activity pack is the perfect way to add a touch of spookiness to your October classroom or homeschool! Check out the Easy Classical Music Appreciation for October post on our blog for more information.
"My students loved this activity, and I loved that it was straightforward for a long-term sub in music. I actually completed the activity with them a few times, it was THAT MUCH FUN!" - Mia H.
Music Appreciation Made Easy!
Do you need engaging print-and-go activities and brain breaks? The music featured in this activity packet is carefully curated and previewed - saving you hours of planning time. Just print and cue the music!
The selections are available on YouTube or your favorite streaming service. There are no wrong answers, and no musical training is required, so add a few to your sub plans, too!
Learning Objectives
- increased knowledge of composers from different backgrounds
- observe seasonal/holiday influences within a composition
- familiarity with the composer's works
- ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
- identify different instrument sounds
- social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music
- creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme
Social-Emotional Learning
Listening to classical music has been shown to help with self-awareness, empathy, and self-regulation. Since social-emotional learning is essential for children, incorporating classical music into your classroom or homeschool is a great way to support their development.
Talk about the emotions evoked by the selected music. What does the music make them feel? Happy? Sad? Anxious? Peaceful? Help students identify and label their feelings. Ask open-ended questions about the music and encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings.
Discuss the different instruments used in the piece of music. What does each instrument contribute to the overall sound? Encourage students to make up a story based on the music. What is happening in the story? Who are the characters? Where does it take place?
While listening, students can draw a picture or scene that comes to mind. What colors are used? What shapes? Why?
October Listening Sheets
- Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, Bach
- Totentanz, Liszt
- Mephisto Waltz, Liszt
- Aquarium, Saint-Saens
- O Fortuna, Orff
- Gnomus, Mussorgsky
- Night on Bald Mountain, Mussorgsky
- Der Vampyr, Marschner
- In the Hall of the Mountain King, Grieg
- The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Dukas
- Dance of the Knights, Prokofiev
- Danse Macabre, Saint-Saens
- Beethoven's Silence, Cortazar
- Moonlight Sonata, Beethoven
- Piano Quintet in A Minor, Dvorak
- Lacrimosa, Mozart
- Scarbo, Ravel
- Lake in the Moonlight, Tchaikovsky
- Cuckoo in the Depths of the Woods, Saint-Saëns
What's Included
Listening Sheet - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more.
Weather & Feelings - Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.
Carnival Coloring - Which carnival rides and activities would best fit a piece of music? Does the tempo feel like a roller coaster or a peaceful swing ride in the sky? Choose a tasty treat from the snack bar, then stop at the prize booth before finishing. There are no wrong answers!
Listen and Color - While listening, students color the scene and choose the keywords/elements that resonate with their listening experience. There is lots of room for drawing, coloring, and journaling in the box! Students often engage in discussions about what they've heard or felt. Great for displaying!
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.
October Space Story - Do you need engaging classical music activities? Classical Space Tale 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’s also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations. Discuss and display for further engagement!
October Fairy Tale - Classical Fairy Tale 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’s also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations. Discuss and display for further engagement!
October Checkboxes - Students can use the checkboxes to note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more! 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 Sorcerer's Apprentice - Do you need engaging brain breaks? This single-page listening activity is excellent for celebrating summer, Earth Day, or adding to your August sub plans. Just print and play! The music is available on YouTube or your favorite streaming services.
October Mindful Listening (en Español) From January to December, the monthly listening sets are now available in Spanish! ¿Necesitas actividades atractivas de Halloween o planes sustitutos de música? ¡Estas hojas de escucha imprimibles ofrecen a los estudiantes formas creativas de aprender más sobre los tonos fantasmagóricos de la música de Halloween! Presentando las composiciones de Franz Liszt, Ludwig Van Beethoven y muchos más.
Do you know how composers create the haunting sounds of Halloween? Check out our blog post The Hidden Secrets of Spooky Halloween Music to learn more!
Classical Journey Bundle | 12 Months of Classical Music Exploration
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Are you searching for ways to boost student engagement and make learning more memorable this year? The Classical Journey Bundle offers 12 months of guided exploration through time, history, and the world of music appreciation! These low-prep activities are perfect for music teachers, but can easily be paired with social studies, science, and the arts!
Add an enriching soundscape to your history and literature units for next-level enrichment, and spark student discussions about different composers and their works. Invite students to explore social-emotional themes and connect with complex feelings openly.
You'll find hundreds of low-prep listening worksheets, featuring over 150 pieces of iconic classical music. Explore the Classical Journey Bundle chronologically or pull activities by composer or theme to accompany your lessons. All of the music can easily be found on YouTube or your favorite streaming service, and the accessibility of these activities makes them great for brain breaks, send-home packets, and even adding to your sub tubs or plans!
What are the benefits?
- Save precious time: Curated music selections eliminate your search struggle!
- Seamless integration: Enhance various lessons and unit studies with music appreciation.
- Emotional expression: Guide students through social-emotional themes with mindful listening.
- Low-prep, high engagement: Keep students captivated with fun and mindful activities.
- Music at your fingertips: Easily find pieces on YouTube or your preferred streaming music service.
- No musical expertise needed: Print and play – it's that easy!
Bundle Features
- Seamless 12-Month Integration: Low-prep activities for each month, including for use in your summer send-home packets, keep the music flowing year-round.
- Seasonal Exploration: Spring, Summer, Autumn/Fall, and Winter-themed pieces bring the joys of each season to life.
- Diverse Listening Experiences: Group or independent activities make learning adaptable and perfect for distance learning and in-person settings.
- Ready-to-Play Printables: Print and let the musical exploration begin – no prior musical knowledge is needed!
- Sub Tubs and Plans: Keep substitute plans engaging with these ready-to-use activities.
- Composer Crossroads: Introduce students to diverse composers, from established icons to exciting modern interpretations.
Classical Music Themes and Focus
There are five activity packs included for each month. This provides a variety of activities to explore each piece of selected music!
- Fairy Tale Listening Pack
- Space Tale Listening Pack
- Emoji Checkboxes Listening Pack
- Listen & Color Worksheet
- Mindful Listening and Weather Listening Pack
Hello, January!
Get ready for a musical world tour in January's listening pack! We've got waltzes from Strauss and Schubert for twirling, a concerto by Haydn that'll make your trumpets shine, and a wintery symphony by Tchaikovsky to chase away the chills. We'll also explore the grandeur of Baroque with Bach and Corelli, and take a trip to a lively masquerade ball with Khachaturian's Masquerade Suite. Full Preview
Sweet February
February is for love, and this music pack brings all the feels! We've got dreamy pieces by Liszt, Debussy, and Rachmaninoff. Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet explores the timeless whirlwind tale, while Mozart's Piano Concerto and Elgar's Salut d'Amour add a touch of elegance. You'll have easy grab-and-go activities for Valentine's Day all month long! Full Preview
Emerald March
Buckle up for a musical trip to the Emerald Isle this March! Listen to the tales of Ireland with pieces by Harty, Stanford, and Sullivan, and let the charming tunes of Leroy Anderson's Irish Suite whisk students away to a land of rolling green hills (and leprechauns!) These print-and-play activities are low prep and fun to use! Full Preview
April Sunshine
Spring is here with March's music pack! We celebrate the season with Vivaldi's blooming "Spring" and the playful birdsong of Rimsky-Korsakov's "Dance of the Birds." Breathe in the fresh air with Schumann's "Spring" symphony and Copland's wide-open spaces of "Appalachian Spring." We've got a touch of sunshine with Strauss and some Beethoven and Handel, too! So open the windows, let the sunshine in, and get ready to explore the sounds of spring! Full Preview
May Flowers
April showers bring May flowers and this fragrant musical activity pack is filled with all things floral! You'll find waltzes by Tchaikovsky and Glazunov, alongside blooming melodies by Rachmaninoff, Debussy, and Strauss. Serenade students with Caccini, and explore Britten's delightful "Five Flower Songs." Prokofiev's "Tale of the Stone Flower" adds a touch of whimsy, and Schubert's "Heidenröslein" (Wild Rose) reminds us that even the smallest flowers can be beautiful. Full Preview
Woodland June
This month we're hiking through towering pines with Sibelius and Glazunov; while exploring the secrets of Bax's forest tales. Wagner will guide students through the murmurs of the woods, while Macdowell paints a picture with his "Woodland Sketches." Introduce students to the ancient wisdom of the "Five Sacred Trees" with John Williams, and get lost in the enchanting melodies of Geminiani's forest! Full Preview
Patriotic July
It's the season for fireworks, cookouts, and all things patriotic! We've got Sousa's booming marches like "The Stars and Stripes Forever" and other traditional favorites like "The Star-Spangled Banner" and "America the Beautiful."
You can easily pair "Lincoln Portrait" and "Hail to the Chief" with your social studies or government lessons. There's even a touch of ragtime fun with iconic American composer Scott Joplin's "Maple Leaf Rag." You can easily stretch music appreciation beyond the 4th of July into the whole month! Full Preview
August Summer
Set sail on a musical journey this August with a low prep pack full of ocean and Earth-themed wonders! We'll soar through the sky with Vaughan Williams' "The Lark Ascending" and dive deep with Debussy's dreamy "Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun."
Vivaldi takes students on a tour of all four seasons, and Handel's "Water Music" conjures images of flowing fountains and sparkling lakes. We've also included Yiruma's "River Flows in You" and Chopin's "Raindrop Prelude." Perfect for winding down the summer and engaging students for the back-to-school season! Full Preview
September Days
Invite fall into your classroom or homeschool this September with a vibrant musical harvest! Celebrate the changing leaves with Copland's Americana in "Our Town" and Rautavaara's colorful "Autumn Gardens." Breathe in the crisp air with the introspective melodies of Beethoven's "String Quartet No. 15," then enjoy a brisk walk through Bax's mysterious "November Woods." Raff's
Symphony No. 10 will bring a touch of grandeur, while Sowerby's "Comes Autumn Time" paints a picture with sound. These engaging autumn-themed activities make wonderful brain breaks! Full Preview
Spooky October
We've got a spine-tingling selection of October listening activities perfect for Halloween chills and thrills! Explore Bach's iconic piece "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor" and the hauntingly beautiful "Lacrimosa" by Mozart. Liszt's "Totentanz" (Dance of Death) and "Mephisto Waltz" conjure up images of ghouls and goblins, and all things spooky!
Dive into the creepy crawlies of "Gnomus" and feel the enchanting magic of Saint-Saens' "Aquarium" and "Danse Macabre." Of course, no Halloween festivities would be complete without Grieg's "In the Hall of the Mountain King" and Dukas' "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." You'll find everything you need for Halloween-themed classical music appreciation! Full Preview
Calm November
The November pack was curated to wind down the year, explore feelings of gratitude, and calm the senses through fall-inspired music. Students begin a peaceful journey with Copland's "Appalachian Spring" and the gentle sounds of Curiale's "Awakening."
Let the warmth of Ives' "New England Holidays" and the tenderness of Copland's "The Tender Land Suite" fill your classroom with a sense of community. Find serenity in the quiet beauty of Copland's "Quiet City" and Alwyn's "Green Hills." You'll find your classroom or homeschool is a little extra cozy this Thanksgiving season with these print-and-play music appreciation activities! Full Preview
Festive December
Deck the halls with the swirling melodies of Tchaikovsky's "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" and the playful ring of Leontovych's "Carol of the Bells!" Vivaldi's "Winter" from the Four Seasons will whisk students away to a snowy wonderland, while Prokofiev's "Troika" takes them on a thrilling sleigh ride.
Feel the grandeur of Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, then pirouette through the peaceful beauty of Debussy's "The Snow is Dancing" and "Footprints in the Snow." Let Chopin's "Winter Wind" blow through the classroom, then embark on a majestic journey with Strauss' "Alpine Symphony." We'll also explore Vivaldi's "Sinfonia" and Schubert's "Winterreise" for a touch of European charm. Full Preview
Unlock a World of Learning
Ready to unlock a treasure trove of classical music appreciation for your students? Please feel free to take a deep dive into all the preview images and files to see what each monthly theme offers! You can also reach out with any questions.
- Expand composer knowledge: Explore diverse backgrounds and musical styles.
- Seasonal connections: Identify seasonal and holiday influences within compositions.
- Deepen musical understanding: Build familiarity with iconic pieces and composers.
- Become music detectives: Recognize and engage with popular classical selections.
- Uncover the soundscape: Develop skills in identifying different instrument sounds.
- Emotional discovery: Explore feelings and moods evoked by the music.
- Creative expression: Encourage students to draw and choose colors inspired by the music.
Bonus Posters!
To help get you started on the Classical Journey, this bundle also includes a pack of 70 Composer Posters as a bonus file! These posters also work well as fact sheets and handouts or size them down in the print settings for flashcards. This calming rainbow theme is great for any time of the year and will coordinate well with your colorful classroom or homeschool! Simply download the posters from the "Bonus File" box.
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"This is an amazing bundle! It includes pieces for listening that I never thought of using with my kiddos and they love the worksheets and coloring they get to do! Perfect for brain breaks, sub tubs, or when you just need a minute to let the kids work independently!" — Jessica H.
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