The Nutcracker is a holiday tradition for many families and classrooms. What is it about this story that keeps children coming back year after year? One big reason is the battle with the Mouse King!

This part of the story is full of excitement and suspense. Audiences love cheering for Clara and the Nutcracker as they take on the Mouse King and his army. It's a thrilling part of the story that always gets viewers on the edge of their seats.

Do you need fun and engaging music activities for December? The Nutcracker is one of Tchaikovsky's most famous compositions.

Preview the full product with these "Battle with the Mouse King" listening sheets! This engaging music activity will add some festive cheer to your class party, homeschool meetups, or holiday family fun! Also great as sub plans or brain breaks!

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★ Easel Activity ★ Pair an engaging digital listening board with these musical selections! Students use the highlight tool to choose from keyword lists that describe their listening experience. An answer box at the bottom allows students to write a brief description of their thoughts and feelings. Using the pen or any design tool provided, students can decorate a scene or upload an image to the frame! Each board features colorful clipart related to the music. As always, there are no wrong answers. Students can choose any combination of descriptors.

View the FULL SET of listening activities!

"The Nutcracker" Listening Activity Sheets

• Overture
• The Christmas Tree
• March
• Gallop And Dance Of The Parents
• The Presents Of Drosselmeyer
• Grandfather Dance
• Clara And The Nutcracker
• Battle with the Mouse King
• In The Christmas Tree
• Waltz Of The Snowflakes
• The Magic Castle On The Mountain Of Sweets
• Clara And Prince Charming
• Chocolate (Spanish Dance)
• Coffee (Arabian Dance)
• Tea (Chinese Dance)
• Trepak (Russian Dance)
• Dance Of The Reed Pipes
• Polichinelle (The Clown)
• Waltz Of The Flowers
• Pas De Deux
• Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy
• Grand Finale

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► 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!