Music Handouts

No Prep! Do you need a scene list to accompany "The Nutcracker?" Performances will vary, but this easy-to-use guide includes the scenes found in most productions! The scene list can be used to follow along, given as student handouts, or used as a planning page for your Nutcracker activities/units.

Product Includes:

1. One page with the scenes/numbers
2. One page with scenes and no numbers
3. One page with scenes and note boxes

More Nutcracker Resources!

Nutcracker Fairy Tale Story Listening Sheets (★ NEW!)

The Nutcracker Listening Sheets

The Nutcracker Listening Sheet Preview

El Cascanueces (En Español)

The Nutcracker Word Search

The Nutcracker Performance Journal

The Nutcracker Number Writing

The Nutcracker Activity Bundle

The Nutcracker Bingo Game

The Nutcracker Blank Sheet Music

The Nutcracker Music Notes Match

The Nutcracker Listening & Match Bundle

The Nutcracker & Festive December Bundle

► It can be hard to keep track of all the dates and eras in classical music history, so we created this freebie to help you out! Grab this six-page guide of composers sorted by musical period. Birthdates, birthplaces, and their famous compositions included. Get this instant download delivered right to your inbox!

• 10 Winter Holiday Narrative Essay Picture Prompts & Planner: Engage students in narrative writing with holiday-themed picture prompts and a structured planner to develop plot, character, and setting in alignment with creative writing standards.
• Christmas Hip Hop Lyrics Analysis: Teach figurative language, rhyme schemes, and tone through an engaging analysis of hip hop lyrics, blending music and ELA standards for Grades 6-8.
• St. Nick: Informational Text Structures: Explore main ideas, text structures, and author’s purpose with this winter-themed set of informational texts designed to strengthen critical reading skills.
• Unraveling Krampus: Text Structures and Critical Analysis: Develop students’ ability to identify text structures and analyze information critically with this high-interest resource focused on the Krampus folklore.
• Informational Text Structure Coloring Sort: Combine creativity and learning as students sort and color-code winter-themed informational texts to practice identifying text structures.
• Winter Wonders: Exploring Text Features Through Snow-Themed Articles: Strengthen comprehension and analysis skills by examining text features in engaging snow-themed articles, perfect for enhancing nonfiction literacy.
• Christmas Winter Holiday Characters from Around the World Research PBL: Dive into global holiday traditions with this project-based learning activity that encourages research, critical thinking, and presentation skills.
• Holiday Figurative Language & Movie Clip Standard-Based Learning Activities: Analyze figurative language through fun, holiday-themed movie clips that align with ELA figurative language standards for middle schoolers.
• Virtual Winter Sports Exploration: Engage students in a digital exploration of winter sports, focusing on informational text comprehension and analysis for Grades 4-6.
• Analyzing Narrative Point of View Winter-Themed: Develop higher-order thinking with winter-themed narrative texts that challenge students to analyze and compare points of view using Bloom’s Taxonomy.
• Winter Vacation PBL: Inspire creativity and practical application with this low-prep, project-based learning activity where stude

Are you looking for a way to ⭐️TEACH and INSPIRE⭐️ for Black History Month?

These are your curated gateway to the vibrant world of Black Changemakers and their profound contributions to the world. Perfect for a project for Black History Month! Designed especially for elementary school students, this kid-friendly research newsletter brings you fun and informative snapshots, engaging stories, and interesting facts about Black and African American changemakers and their creative brilliance. All newsletters are biographical.

This is a reading passage newsletter GROWING BUNDLE with-

- Misty Copeland

- Ruby Bridges

- Louis Armstrong

- Maya Angelou

- Jacob Lawrence

- Serena Williams

- Jackie Robinson

- Jesse Owens

- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

- Barack Obama

- Wangari Maathai

- Harriet Tubman

- Pelé

- Roberto Clemente

...and many more to come

This simple-to-use music program template is perfect for your school's upcoming Winter chorus, band, or recital and will create a wonderful keepsake! This booklet template is compatible with Google Slides™ and provides unlimited customization options. Add or remove pages to create a 4- or 8-page (or more) program booklet and recolor or move any design elements.

Features:

• Compatible with Google Slides™ to easily edit
• 11"x8.5" US letter size, landscape orientation, folds into a half-sheet 5.5"x8.5" booklet
• Print, save and share electronically
• Choose to print in black-and-white or color
• Includes instructions on recoloring any design feature
• All resources use Google Fonts™ and can be downloaded for free from fonts.google.com

Printing directions: Adjust your print settings to US letter size, landscape orientation. To print 2-sided, flip on the short edge. Printing one sheet front-and-back creates a 4-page folded booklet; printing two sheets front-to-back creates an 8-page folded booklet, and so on.

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Use these music certificates to award your students for doing a terrific job in music! These pre-made certificates are FULL Color and contain text appropriate for their specific certificate. The certificates included are the following: Brass Award Chorus Award Handbells Award Master Musician Award (for general music) Orff Award Percussion Award Recorder Award Strings Award (Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass) Woodwind Award After downloading the awards, you may print the certificates on 8.5" x 11" paper (certificate, card stock, copy paper, anything you wish) in landscape orientation. If you need any additional help, please let me know... enjoy!

Nothing like catching two curriculum areas in one. This assignment will help you meet expectations in both music and language. Students are asked to analyze poetry and lyrics, both those used in class and those of their own choosing. The assignment has students looking at: * vocabulary used * structure * techniques * important words * feelings Students are also asked to consider how the poem/music is meant to be performed. They are also asked to consider the background of the poet/musician.

Looking for a way for students to remember where they're at in their book? How about an awesome gift for completing a challenge? Or even a cool freebie to hand out to prospective families?

Check out our SINGLE SET of Piano, Guitar, and Ukulele chord bookmarks!

This set of bookmarks allows you to make a variety to hand out to your kids during their lessons and classes including front and back bookmarks, or one-sided bookmarks.

For each instrument, we've included the C Major, F Major G Major, A Minor, D Minor, and E Minor Chords. There are also piano key bookmarks that feature key names as well!

What makes this set complete? Here's what's inside:

• Print and Assembly instructions page (so you don't make the same mistakes I did!)
• 12 Pages of combined instruments:
  • Set 1: 2 Piano bookmarks, 2 6-String Guitar bookmarks, 1 Ukulele bookmark which comes with cut lines and no cut lines.
  • Set 2: 1 Piano Chord Bookmark, 1 Piano Key Bookmark, 1 6-String Guitar Bookmark, 1 3-String Bookmark, and 1 Ukulele Bookmark. Each set has pages with cut lines and pages with no cut lines.

This single set is perfect for teachers or music school owners who teach multiple instruments and need to produce these bookmarks for such a variety of instrument students.

Your support of a small business is greatly appreciated! The set of bookmarks IS A reproducible resource, but you may not share this with colleagues or other teachers/schools. Please direct them here so they can buy their own set.

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Enhance your choir's pronunciation with our IPA Consonant Posters! These posters cover the basic International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) consonants, helping your choir achieve accurate consonant sounds in both English and foreign languages.

Product Features:

• Comprehensive IPA Consonant Coverage: Includes all basic IPA consonant to support correct pronunciation and improve diction.
• Easy-to-Read Layouts: Each poster features clear and concise information, making it easy for students to understand and apply.
• Sunny Songs Color Palette: Designed to match the acoustic tones color palette of other products in our store, ensuring a cohesive and stylish look in your choir room.
• Visual and Engaging: Bright, attractive designs that capture students' attention and make learning phonetics enjoyable.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for classroom walls, bulletin boards, or any prominent space where students can easily reference them.

Benefits:

• Improve your choir's pronunciation and diction in both English and foreign languages.
• Provide a visual aid that reinforces correct consonant sounds and enhances vocal performance.
• Create a cohesive and visually appealing learning environment with matching Sunny Songs designs.
• Support language learning and phonetic understanding in a fun and engaging way.

Empower your choir to master accurate pronunciation with the IPA Consonant Posters! Download now to bring precision and professionalism to your vocal performances.

No Prep! Do you need a fun and interactive handout for "The Nutcracker?" This bingo-style board invites students to color and track each piece from Tchaikovsky's iconic Nutcracker suite. It's also great as a winter break send-home activity!

The Nutcracker Tracker (1 page)

Students can track their listening progress by coloring a box for each piece! Select a few or listen to all twenty-two!

❄️ You're invited to the Winter Wonderland category! ❄️ Do you want to create lots of festive winter memories with your students this year? You'll find a growing collection of seasonal printables like music, writing, and fun activities for your classroom or homeschool in one shop section - and we're always adding more!

Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

Engage and Inspire Your Middle School ELA Students!

Dive into the festive season with our Christmas Hip Hop Lyrics Analysis resource, exclusively designed for grades 6-8 ELA classrooms. This unique, print-and-go package on TeachShare brings the vibrant world of hip hop into your classroom, featuring iconic tracks "Christmas Rappin'" by Kurtis Blow and "Christmas in Hollis" by Run DMC.

What's Inside:

• Comprehensive Lyrics Annotation Guide: Students will delve into the lyrics, identifying key elements like setting, rhyme scheme, imagery, connotation, and repetition.
• Figurative Language Classification: A step-by-step guide to help students classify different types of figurative language used in the songs.
• Critical Thinking through Discourse: Utilize the innovative Agree, Disagree, Modify method for stimulating classroom discussions.
• Thematic and Plot Analysis: Students will explore the themes and plot elements, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
• Multiple Choice Quiz: Test their understanding with a 6-question multiple-choice quiz, tailored to middle school comprehension levels.

Why Choose This Resource?

• Culturally Relevant: Connects with students using the universal language of music, particularly hip hop.
• High Engagement: Keeps students interested and involved with contemporary and relatable content.
• Rigorously Designed: Meets educational standards while challenging students' critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ready to Use: No prep needed, just print and you're ready to teach!

This is a newsletter about Louis Armstrong as an African American Artist. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Black History Month.

Information on...

- Early Life

- Family Life

- Interesting Facts

- Artists

Misty Copeland

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Misty-Copeland-Biography-Newsletter-2411406

Ruby Bridges

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Ruby-Bridges-Biography-Newsletter-Research-2421118

Jacob Lawrence

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Jacob-Lawrence-Biography-Newsletter-2421081

Maya Angelou

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Maya-Angelou-Newsletter-Research-Black-History-Month-2421074

Or get ALL NEWSLETTERS here:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/African-American-Artists-Biographical-Newsletters-Research-2421139

Capture the spirit of autumn with this elegant fall-themed concert program booklet template, perfect for your upcoming school event. Adorned with colorful, vibrant autumn leaves and also available in grayscale, this design will set the perfect tone for your fall concert, chorus performance, band recital, or any seasonal musical event. Compatible with Google Slides™, we've taken the guesswork out of the design so you can focus on your event, and most importantly, your young musicians!

Features:

• Compatible with Google Slides™ to easily edit
• 11"x8.5" US letter size, landscape orientation, folds into a half-sheet 5.5"x8.5" booklet
• Print, save or share electronically
• Choose to print in black-and-white or color
• Includes instructions on recoloring any design element
• Easily add important information like your school name, date, location, and time
• All resources use Google Fonts™ and can be downloaded for free from fonts.google.com

Printing directions: Adjust your print settings to US letter size, landscape orientation. To print 2-sided, flip on the short edge. Printing one sheet front-and-back creates a 4-page folded booklet; printing two sheets front-to-back creates an 8-page folded booklet, and so on.

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All. The. Sticky. Notes!

These sticky-note templates are staffs with the Treble Clef that you can print on and use for anything you need to show to students to place in notebooks or method books, or whatever other needs you have with your students!

The PDF file allows you to print off a master copy of the page you want to use. After printing the master page, simply place blank sticky-notes on the master page and put the page back into the printer!

This entire document is 5 pages, which includes:

1. Document information and Printing instructions
2. 3"x3" page with a title line
3. 3"x3" page without a title line
4. 2"x2" page with a title line
5. 2"x2" page without a title line
6. Blank 3"x3" to help place your notes
7. Blank 2"x2" to help you place your notes

The 3"x3" pages hold 9 sticky notes on the page. the 2"x2" pages hold 12 sticky notes on the page.

You can print as many masters as you need to print multiple sticky-notes at a time. However, you may not share this document with teachers, so please encourage your coworkers to purchase their own copy of this sticky-note template.

Give your students a personalized touch with this customizable Music Binder Cover! This one-page design is perfect for creating a uniform look for your entire music class while allowing each musician to make it their own. The cover features a simple, stylish layout with musical elements that students can color in or leave as is. A designated space at the top allows them to write their name, ensuring their binders are easily identifiable. Whether they choose to add a splash of color or keep it classic, this cover will give their music binder a professional yet personal feel. Ideal for choir, band, or general music classes!

New Style! This recently updated set of cards features a bright rainbow background with a swirled border. As requested, there are now full page posters for each music term. Great for music centers and bulletin boards!

Product Includes:

+ 30 flashcards to print, cut, and laminate (6 per page)

+ 30 full-page musical term posters

Featured Terms:

01. Rhythm

02. Beat

03. Meter

04. Measure

05. Accent

06. Sound

07. Improvisation

08. Baton

09. Tempo

10. Pitch

11. Dynamics

12. Range

13. Interval

14. Tone

15. Ritardando

16. Note

17. Accelerando

18. Notation

19. Bass Clef

20. Treble Clef

21. Grand Staff

22. Score

23. Climax

24. Theme

25. Harmony

26. Form

27. Scale

28. Style

29. Key

30. Sequence

Dive into the world of argumentative writing with a fresh, culturally relevant approach! This comprehensive resource uses the popular song "The Boy is Mine" by Brandy and Monica to introduce middle school students to the key elements of a strong argument.

Learning Objectives:

• Trace an argument using song lyrics.
• Identify the essential components of an argumentative essay.

What's Inside:

• A 60-minute lesson plan aligned with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.1, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.1.
• A 12-slide PowerPoint presentation.
• Chunked and labeled song lyrics for clarity and ease of tracing arguments.
• Vocabulary words: argument, counterargument, and rebuttal.
• Engaging writing activities, including a Do Now, lyric annotation, and a tracing argument graphic organizer.

Usage Scenario: Perfect for middle school ELA teachers and interventionists, this resource is both engaging and educational. Start with a Do Now activity, delve into vocabulary, and introduce students to the iconic artists. After watching the music video, students will actively engage with the lyrics, tracing the arguments of each singer. By the end of the lesson, students will form and share their opinions on which singer presented the strongest argument. The PowerPoint also includes additional discourse questions for extended engagement.

Highlights!

• Print & Go: This resource is ready to be used with minimal preparation.
• High Engagement: Incorporate what students love (music) with what they need to master (argumentative writing).
• Culturally Relevant: Connect with students using a song they recognize and enjoy.

Elevate your teaching game with this innovative resource. Ideal for middle school grades, it aligns with key educational standards, ensuring your students are on the right track while having fun!

GROWING BUNDLE- As we grow- you get more!!! Close Reading Articles with biographical information.

This is a reading research newsletter bundle with-

- Misty Copeland

- Ruby Bridges

- Louis Armstrong

- Maya Angelou

- Jacob Lawrence

- Billie Holiday

All newsletters are biographical.

These are your curated gateway to the vibrant world of Black artists and their profound contributions to the arts. Designed especially for elementary school students, this kid-friendly research newsletter brings you fun and informative snapshots, engaging stories, and interesting facts about Black and African American artists and their creative brilliance.

Key Features:

1. Artist Spotlights: Explore concise profiles of Black artists across various disciplines – from visual arts and music to literature and performing arts. Gain a quick but comprehensive overview of their influential works and impact on the artistic landscape.

Research Templates

Product Description:

Are you a teacher looking for an engaging way to develop your students' research and presentation skills? Look no further! Our "Blank Research Report Template for Biographies" is the perfect tool to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and research skills in your classroom.

Two blank templates-

-One that is pre-filled with some of black artists' picture and name

-One that is blank and requires the student to write his name and draw thier portrait (can be used for any person)

Key Features:

1. Structured Framework: This template provides a well-organized and structured framework for students to conduct research on a chosen individual's biography. It guides them through essential components such as background, early life, accomplishments, and more.
2. Versatility: Tailor the template to fit the unique needs of your curriculum. Whether your focus is historical figures, contemporary leaders, or cultural icons, this template is adaptable to a variety of subjects.
3. Encourages Independent Learning: Empower students to take ownership of their learning journey. The blank spaces prompt students to conduct independent research, fostering a sense of curiosity and self-directed learning.
4. Develops Research Skills: Our template encourages students to utilize various research methods, including online resources, books, and interviews. It's a fantastic opportunity for them to hone their research skills and discern reliable information.
5. Promotes Presentation Skills: Beyond researching, students will practice organizing information coherently and presenting it in a well-structured report. This template lays the foundation for effective communication, a crucial skill in any academic or professional setting.

How It Works:

1. Choose a Subject: Students select an individual to research. This could be anyone from historical figures, scientists, artists, to contemporary leaders or influencers. Jacob Lawrence is pre-filled in on version of this template.
2. Fill in the Blanks: The template guides students through the research process. They'll fill in key sections, providing biographical information, accomplishments, and the impact of the chosen individual.
3. Present to the Class: The completed reports become the basis for engaging class presentations. This step encourages students to express themselves confidently and articulately.

Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Black History Month.

Streamline your music performance preparations with this versatile music concert program template! Customize the design for a wide-range of musical performances such as band, chorus, choir or recitals. Compatible with Google Slides™️, save hours of design time and create a professional-quality program that highlights your event details and performers. No graphic design skills required – just customize, print, and impress!

Perfect for music educators, school music directors, choir leaders, band directors, and performance coordinators who want a quick solution for their next musical event program.

Features:

• Compatible with Google Slides™ for easy editing
• Standard US letter size (11"x8.5", landscape) - folds to 5.5"x8.5" booklet
• Choice of two cover options: color and black and white
• Simple color customization to make the design your own!
• Print or share digitally
• Easily add all your event details
• Uses free Google Fonts™ (available at fonts.google.com)

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How many times have your students asked you things such as:

"Whats that chord??"

"Where is C??"

"What is the Nut?"

Maybe it's time to hand them this chart to give them out when learning guitar!

This chart shows Major, Minor and 7th chords, how to read a chord box, and shows you where every note is on the strings as well as the different parts of the guitar!

The chart is a PDF download for easy access on a device, or can be printed and kept handy where ever you need it!

TERMS OF USE:

This is a reproducible document, meaning you may produce copies of this product for yourself and students only. Below, you will find what you can, or cannot do with the document.

YOU ARE WELCOME TO:

-Download the PDF file to any of your personal devices for easy access and reference.

-Screen Share the PDF for online instruction through an online meeting application.

-Print multiple copies of the PDF, either single-sided or duplexed, for personal use in your classroom.

YOU ARE NOT WELCOME TO:

-Share a digital or physical copy of the PDF file with other teachers or schools

-Produce copies to sell to other schools or teachers.

Help your students master drumset notation with this clear and engaging Drumset Notation Poster Set! This resource includes two separate posters: one highlighting cymbal notation and another focusing on drums like the snare, toms, and bass drum.

Designed with flexibility in mind, this set includes cutout labels for each drum and cymbal, allowing you to tape the names over the corresponding notes as students learn them—perfect for gradual skill-building in your classroom.

Whether you print them as standard posters or enlarge them using tools like rasterbator.com or local print shops, these posters will become an essential part of your music room!

What's Included:

• Poster 1: Cymbal Notation (hi-hats, ride, crash, etc.)
• Poster 2: Drum Notation (toms, snare, bass drum, etc.)
• Cutout Labels: Drum & cymbal titles to add as students learn

This product is ideal for drum students of all levels and provides a visual aid that makes learning percussion notation more accessible and fun!