Students write and illustrate their own outer space adventure! They can listen to a piece of the music and then draw or write what they imagine happening in that scene. The assignment is both imaginative and instructive, enabling children to see how characters feel and how they themselves might feel in new situations.

Engaged listeners 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!

★ 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.

What's Included:

• Story Guide – an illustrated chart with each character/object
• 10 Space Tale Listening Sheets
• 10 Space Tale Drawing Pages

Featured Compositions:

1. The Lark Ascending, Vaughan Williams
2. The Earth Prelude, Einaudi
3. The Four Seasons, Vivaldi
4. Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Debussy
5. Water Music, Handel
6. River Flows in You, Yiruma
7. Prelude Op. 28, No. 15 ("Raindrop",) Chopin
8. Become Ocean, Adams
9. A Walk in the Forest, Blech
10. The Sea, Bridge

More Fairy Tale Listening Sets:

The Nutcracker Fairy Tale Story

Classical Fairy Tale Stories

Fairy Tale Story 12-Month Growing Bundle

► We know you'll love helping students create meaningful connections to classical music, so we are happy to share these free listening activities with you today!