For Any Grade Christmas, Chanukah, & Kwanzaa Flash Cards

Learning to read music can have many benefits for students. These colorful music note-matching cards and posters are easy to set up and fun to use! Note-matching games are a great activity for both individual and group learning. They are easy to set up and can be adapted to different skill levels, making them suitable for learners of all ages.

Learning Objectives

• Memorization and understanding of each music note
• Improved memory and concentration
• Increased creative thinking and problem-solving
• Greater appreciation of music as an art form
• Comprehension of music notes and how they work together
• Increased knowledge of the musical structure and theory

What's Included

This activity pack includes full-color and white background posters, matching cards, and full-page posters for learning and checking answers. Great for centers! Simply print the cards and posters, cut out the note cards, and laminate for durability. Students match the note with the correct letter card. This is a great activity for reinforcing note names.

18 Grand Staff Puzzles (18 in all)

Treble Space Notes: f - a - c - e

Treble Line Notes: e - g - b - d - f

Bass Space Notes: a - c - e - g

Bass Line Notes: g - b - d - f - a

5 Wall Posters / Music Center Sheets

Grand Staff: Illustrates the two staves

Treble Clef: Explains at-a-glance what the treble clef looks like

Treble Notes: Displays and defines the notes on the treble clef

Bass Clef: Explains at-a-glance what the bass clef looks like

Bass Notes: Displays and defines the notes on the bass clef

These cards can be used for every subject and every grade level. They are designed to celebrate the Christmas season, but you decide how you'll use them! Each card has an editable text box you can fill with sight words, math facts, reading comprehension questions, letters, numbers... the possibilities are endless.

Enhance your ESL English as a Second Language classroom with our Winter Word Wall Poster or Flashcard set. This resource features 135 word cards designed to expand your students' winter vocabulary. The word wall covers various themes, including winter clothing, sports, outdoor vocabulary, the holidays, basic weather, and more. Each 11 by 8.5 sheet includes three illustrated word cards, perfect for classroom display and student reference. Enrich your classroom today with these visual aids.

There is a blank template included for you to add additional words. Vocabulary is based in Canada and U.S., but efforts are made to include U.K. terms.

Winter themes:

winter clothing

outdoor vocabulary

winter sports and activities

sport equipment

various animals

Christmas words

** Please note that the writing and images on this Google slide resource have been flattened and secured to protect my work (therefore not editable). As with every Google slide, buyers can add text boxes to write their own information or insert images.**

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"This resource is packed full of good stuff, especially with the new updates. I don't feel like I do a very good job of teaching dance/music in our Arts Ed strands, so this was a handy resource as a way of guiding my teaching. I was surprised just how into the Nutcracker my students got!" - Nadine F.

Print & Play! Do you need fun and colorful music centers for Christmas? Add these engaging activities to your Nutcracker unit! This bundle contains listening sheets and a music note-matching activity.

These printable "The Nutcracker" Listening Sheets will add some festive cheer to your class party, homeschool meetups, or holiday family fun!

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 The Nutcracker Suite
• 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

Musical Selections: (two pages per piece)

01. Overture

02. The Christmas Tree

03. March

04. Gallop And Dance Of The Parents

05. The Presents Of Drosselmeyer

06. Grandfather Dance

07. Clara And The Nutcracker

08. Battle with the Mouse King

09. In The Christmas Tree

10. Waltz Of The Snowflakes

11. The Magic Castle On The Mountain Of Sweets

12. Clara And Prince Charming

13. Chocolate (Spanish Dance)

14. Coffee (Arabian Dance)

15. Tea (Chinese Dance)

16. Trepak (Russian Dance)

17. Dance Of The Reed Pipes

18. Polichinelle (The Clown)

19. Waltz Of The Flowers

20. Pas De Deux (3rd Movement contains "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy")

21. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy

22. Grand Finale

The Nutcracker Mindful Listening Activity Sheets

Music Rating Guides - full color/black & white

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 pleasant 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.

The Nutcracker Bingo Game (38 pages)

Add this Bingo game to your Nutcracker unit or winter sub plans! Students will enjoy racing to find Clara, the Mouse King, Godfather Drosselmeyer, and more! There are also a few festive objects like cupcakes and ornaments. Great for printing on Astrobrights paper!

"My students LOVED playing Nutcracker BINGO. It was a great activity to use after we learned about the history of and read a version of The Nutcracker. They were extremely engaged, and it was a great review of characters and dances from the ballet/story." - Rebecca M.

The Nutcracker Music Note Matching Game/Center (24 pages)

Learning to read music can have many benefits for students. These colorful music note-matching cards and posters are easy to set up and fun to use! Note-matching games are a great activity for both individual and group learning. They are easy to set up and can be adapted to different skill levels, making them suitable for learners of all ages.

"This was a fun match-up game for my students! They had a fun time with this for a last day soft start!" - Jean

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 Scene List

The Nutcracker Number Writing

The Nutcracker Activity Bundle

The Nutcracker Bingo Game

The Nutcracker Blank Sheet Music

The Nutcracker Music Notes Match

The Nutcracker & Festive December Bundle

Enhance your FSL (French as a Second Language) classroom with our Winter Word Wall Posters or Flashcards. This resource features over 125 word cards designed to expand your students' winter vocabulary. The word wall covers various themes, including winter clothing, sports, outdoor vocabulary, Christmas, basic weather, and more. Each 11 by 8.5 sheet includes three illustrated word cards, perfect for classroom display and student reference. Enrich your classroom today with these visual aids.

There is a blank template included for you to add additional words. Efforts have been made to include words from Quebec and France.

Winter themes:

Winter sports and equipment

Winter clothing

Outdoor vocabulary

Various animals

Holiday vocabulary

Winter verbs

** Please note that the writing and images on this Google slide resource have been flattened and secured to protect my work (therefore not editable). As with every Google slide, buyers can add text boxes to write their own information or insert images.**

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"Wonderful resource!" - Zoe C.

Do you need fun & engaging music activities for December? The Nutcracker BIG Activity Bundle includes ten full resources + the bonus Nutcracker Carnival

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!

The Nutcracker Classical Music, Tchaikovsky, Christmas Activities, December

Just Print & Play! "The Nutcracker" is one of Tchaikovsky's most famous compositions. These printable "The Nutcracker" Listening Sheets will add some festive cheer to your class party, homeschool meetups, or holiday family fun! Also great as sub plans and brain breaks!

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of The Nutcracker Suite
• 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

Printable Listening Sheets Include: (two pages per piece)

1. Overture
2. The Christmas Tree
3. March
4. Gallop And Dance Of The Parents
5. The Presents Of Drosselmeyer
6. Grandfather Dance
7. Clara And The Nutcracker
8. Battle with the Mouse King
9. In The Christmas Tree
10. Waltz Of The Snowflakes
11. The Magic Castle On The Mountain Of Sweets
12. Clara And Prince Charming
13. Chocolate (Spanish Dance)
14. Coffee (Arabian Dance)
15. Tea (Chinese Dance)
16. Trepak (Russian Dance)
17. Dance Of The Reed Pipes
18. Polichinelle (The Clown)
19. Waltz Of The Flowers
20. Pas De Deux (3rd Movement contains "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy")
21. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
22. Grand Finale

The Nutcracker Music Notes Matching Flashcards, Christmas

Music Center! Do you need engaging activities for winter or The Nutcracker? This music note matching activity reviews & strengthens treble and bass note skills! Cut and laminate for extended use - perfect for winter, December, and including in your Nutcracker-themed fun!

18 Grand Staff Puzzles (18 in all)

Treble Space Notes: f - a - c - e

Treble Line Notes: e - g - b - d - f

Bass Space Notes: a - c - e - g

Bass Line Notes: g - b - d - f - a

5 Wall Posters / Music Center Sheets

Grand Staff: Illustrates the two staves

Treble Clef: Explains at-a-glance what the treble clef looks like

Treble Notes: Displays and defines the notes on the treble clef

Bass Clef: Explains at-a-glance what the bass clef looks like

Bass Notes: Displays and defines the notes on the bass clef

The Nutcracker Blank Sheet Music! Christmas Composing & December Activities

Do you need fun and engaging music activities for December? 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.

This set is inspired by "The Nutcracker" and features clipart from the well-loved story/performance.

Nutcracker Bingo! Christmas Activities & December Sub Plans for ASTROBRIGHTS

Do you need fun & engaging music activities for December? Add this BINGO game to your Nutcracker unit or winter sub plans! Students will enjoy racing to find Clara, the Mouse King, Godfather Drosselmeyer, and more! There are also a few festive objects like cupcakes and ornaments. Great for printing on Astrobright paper!

Product Includes:

• Instruction page
• 25 Caller Cards (6 per page)
• 30 BINGO game boards - each one contains the same characters but have slightly different layouts.

Use mini-erasers, bingo chips, or other fun items as space markers. Students get 5 in a row to win!

Nutcracker Numbers! Tracing & Handwriting Practice, Christmas Activities

Do you need fun & engaging handwriting activities for December? These tracing and handwriting practice sheets feature The Nutcracker! Each page has a number to trace and write, with a coloring practice at the bottom. Blank pages (with pictures) are also included for additional practice or story writing.

Product Includes:

• 10 numbered trace & write pages
• 10 blank Nutcracker writing pages

The Nutcracker Themed Pages:

1. One Nutcracker
2. Two Snow Queens
3. Three Mice
4. Four Flower Dancers
5. Five Grandfather Clocks
6. Six Dancers
7. Seven Sugarplum Fairies
8. Eight Candy Canes
9. Nine Toy Soliders
10. Ten Gifts

Nutcracker Favorites Performance Journal, Classical Music December Activities

No Prep! Do you need engaging activities to accompany "The Nutcracker?" Students can note their favorite elements from "The Nutcracker" with this scrapbook-style journal/coloring page!

Favorite Boxes Include:

1. Dance
2. Scene
3. Costume
4. Moment
5. Character
6. Music

Nutcracker Word Search, Classical Music December Activities, Christmas Fun!

No Prep! Do you need engaging activities to accompany "The Nutcracker?" Students can search for Nutcracker-themed words in this 15x15 word grid. Eighteen words can be found up, down, or across! Answer key included.

Story Writing Pages with The Nutcracker Theme for Christmas & December!

Just Print & Play! Do you need fun & engaging handwriting activities? These story sheets feature The Nutcracker! Compose a Nutcracker-themed story or use for seasonal handwriting practice.

• 15 Full Writing Pages
• 15 Story & Writing Pages

The Nutcracker Scene List ★ Performance Handouts, Unit Planning

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

Enhance your ESL (English as a Second Language) classroom with our Winter themed activities. This resource helps to teach and review winter vocabulary. This resource can be used for whole class discussion or partner activities. Students get an opportunity to practice the new vocabulary both orally and written with flashcards, writing prompts, worksheets, and Question of the day.

This resource features over 125 word cards for your class word wall.

Resource 1: Winter Daily Questions

Included:

-New vocabulary with images (flashcards)

-Over 30 suggestions for "Question of the day"  

-Short writing and drawing prompts

-Includes a weather chart

-Listen and vote for their favorite music (YouTube playlist shared)

Vocabulary:

Winter sports 

Some indoor winter activities

Winter clothing

A few winter animals

Weather vocabulary

Calendar vocabulary

Resource 2 : Winter vocabulary Low Prep Printables

Explore key winter themes with 54 flashcards for engaging games. Perfect for reinforcing vocabulary with several mystery word printables. Worksheets work well for sub plans, center activities, or low-prep days.

Included:

-54 flashcards (flashcards can be used for a multitude of language games)

-Answer response sheet included for Scoot with flashcards

-Flyswatter Smash /Slap- includes images to project on board

-Seven low prep worksheets for students to practice the new vocabulary

-An editable sub plan

There are several game suggestions included that will have your students actively participating in a friendly learning environment. From the classic "Memory" flashcard game to the interactive "Flyswatter Smash" game, students will have a blast while reinforcing their understanding of basic vocabulary.

Resource 3: Plan an outdoor winter day adventure

This winter themed basic/ core English resource was designed to encourage speaking and writing. There are engaging templates included which focus on planning an outdoor winter day. Students respond orally to each question, as they add on to their plan. This print and go resource takes the stress out of your week as you review basic vocabulary. Students enjoy being creative as they add artwork and sentences to their hot chocolate template.

Included:

- Teacher overview with slides to guide the mini projects

-Vocabulary with images and sentence starters

-Two writing project ideas including a hot chocolate mug and "Biography of a snowman"

Basic Vocabulary:

List of outdoor winter activities or sports ( I want to play)

A limited list of food at a café - build your hot chocolate (I want to have)

List of clothes and equipment (I want to take/wear)

Design a snowman- (3 template options)

Helpful with backpack template:

Scissors, glue, tape, colored pencils, and printed templates

Resource 4:

The word wall posters cover various themes, including winter clothing, sports, outdoor vocabulary, holidays, basic weather, and more. Each 11 by 8.5 sheet includes three illustrated word cards, perfect for classroom display and student reference. Enrich your classroom today with these visual aids.

There is a blank template included for you to add additional words.

Winter themes:

Winter sports and equipment

Winter clothing

Outdoor vocabulary

Various animals

Holiday vocabulary

Winter verbs

** Please note that the writing and images on this Google slide resource have been flattened and secured to protect my work (therefore not editable). As with every Google slide, buyers can add text boxes to write their own information or insert images.**

Follow me @thelibrarians.playground on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest for teacher tips. Follow the Librarian’s Playground with Ms.G on Teachers Pay teacher for updates on new products. Email me with any questions or suggestions for improvement thelibrarians.playground@gmail.com

Help your students gain a greater understanding of The Nutcracker Suite with this set of listening sheets! The Nutcracker Classical Music Activity Packet provides 268 pages of different activities that will help build a classical music foundation for your students. Its goal is to increase knowledge of The Nutcracker Suite and comprehension of scenes and characters.

See What's Inside

Be sure to check out the preview file above for a closer look into what this activity pack includes. You'll find 17 pages of activity demos, descriptions, and teacher testimonials!

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of The Nutcracker Suite
• 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

Music Featured in Each Pack:

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 (3rd Movement contains "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy") • Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy • Grand Finale

Nutcracker Listening Activity Sheets (Located in Bonus File Section)

Music Rating Guides - full color/black & white

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 pleasant 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.

Nutcracker Listen and Color Activity Sheets (22 pages)

Pair art with music! Students color the characters while listening to featured music from The Nutcracker. There are four categories of keywords to circle/highlight that describe their listening experience. Blank lines are for writing in their own words. There are no wrong answers! Discuss and display for further engagement.

"This is a fabulous resource! The kids really enjoyed deciding how the music made them feel. It ties well with the curriculum and I will definitely be using it again!" - Stephen G.

The Nutcracker Checkbox Listening Sheets (24 pages)

Emoji Rating Guide (14 emojis to choose from, color and b&w)

Listening Sheets - there are no wrong answers! 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!

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!

The Nutcracker Jazz Suite by Duke Ellington (14 pages)

These Nutcracker-themed printable listening sheets offer creative music appreciation! Most performances online of the full suite range from twenty to thirty minutes. Students will recognize some of the most familiar pieces! Great for incorporating jazz into this seasonal favorite.

Nutcracker Fairytale Story (45 pages)

Nutcracker Story listening sheets combine music appreciation with a fairy tale 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!

"I don't feel like I do a very good job of teaching dance/music in our Arts Ed strands, so this was a handy resource as a way of guiding my teaching. I was surprised just how into the Nutcracker my students got!" - Nadine

The Nutcracker Story Writing Packet (30 pages)

These story sheets feature The Nutcracker! Compose a Nutcracker-themed story or use these activity pages for seasonal handwriting practice.

The Nutcracker Word Search (1 page)

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 musical concepts in a fun and challenging way! Word search activities also make engaging brain breaks and bell-ringers.

"My students enjoy doing something different in Music Class. This is the first time I used a word find. The students were engaged right away. I needed something to use after our Christmas performance. It was perfect and saved me a lot of time." - Bonnie

The Nutcracker Performance Journal (1 page)

No Prep! Do you need engaging activities to accompany "The Nutcracker?" Students can note their favorite elements from "The Nutcracker" with this scrapbook-style journal/coloring page! Includes favorite dance, scene, costume, moment, character, and music.

"Great to use with our Nutcracker unit. Thanks." - Deborah

The Nutcracker Music Note Matching Game/Center (24 pages)

Learning to read music can have many benefits for students. These colorful music note-matching cards and posters are easy to set up and fun to use! Note-matching games are a great activity for both individual and group learning. They are easy to set up and can be adapted to different skill levels, making them suitable for learners of all ages.

"This was a fun match-up game for my students! They had a fun time with this for a last day soft start!" - Jean

The Nutcracker Handwriting/Tracing Pack (20 pages)

Do you need fun & engaging handwriting activities for December? These tracing and handwriting practice sheets feature The Nutcracker! Each page has a number to trace and write, with a coloring practice at the bottom. Blank pages (with pictures) are also included for additional practice or story writing.

"Love these!" - Conrady Creations

The Nutcracker Scene List Performance Handouts (3 pages)

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.

"My students enjoyed learning about the music from Nutcracker." - Leslie

The Nutcracker Bingo Game (38 pages)

Add this Bingo game to your Nutcracker unit or winter sub plans! Students will enjoy racing to find Clara, the Mouse King, Godfather Drosselmeyer, and more! There are also a few festive objects like cupcakes and ornaments. Great for printing on Astrobrights paper!

"My students LOVED playing Nutcracker BINGO. It was a great activity to use after we learned about the history of and read a version of The Nutcracker. They were extremely engaged, and it was a great review of characters and dances from the ballet/story." - Rebecca M.

The Nutcracker Posters (set of 12)

Bring the magic of The Nutcracker to life with these colorful Nutcracker-themed posters for your bulletin boards! Each poster showcases a beloved musical piece from this enchanting ballet, bringing the magic of the stage right into your classroom or homeschool.

From the dreamy Waltz of the Snowflakes to the exhilarating Chinese Dance, these visually stunning posters will transport you to the Land of Sweets. Perfect for music appreciation, dance classes, or simply adding a touch of holiday cheer, these posters are a must-have for any Nutcracker unit study!

Easel Activity

Pair an engaging digital listening board with these musical selections! Students use the highlight tool to choose keyword lists describing 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.

Enhance your FSL (French as a Second Language) classroom with our Winter themed activities. This resource helps to teach and review winter vocabulary. This resource can be used for whole class discussion or partner activities. Students get an opportunity to practice the new vocabulary both orally and written with flashcards, writing prompts, worksheets, and Question du jour.

This resource features over 125 word cards for your class word wall.

Resource 1:

Students get an opportunity to practice the new vocabulary both orally and written with flashcards, writing prompts, worksheets, and Question du jour.

Included:

- Teacher overview

-New vocabulary with images (flashcards)

-Over 30 suggestions for "Question du Jour"  

-Short writing and drawing prompts

-Includes a weather chart for Question du Jour

-Listen and vote for their favorite music (YouTube playlist shared)

-Plan an outdoor winter adventure with templates

Vocabulary:

Winter sports 

Some indoor winter activities

Winter clothing

A few winter animals

Weather vocabulary

Calendar vocabulary

Limited food items

Present tense verbs 

Limited use of the conditional

Start your FSL class off each day with a “Question du jour”. It is a great way to get students talking and help you to establish a low stress routine. This French resource works as either a daily warm up or bell ringer activities.

Please note you must have access to Youtube to play the music videos and suggested short film. The links are editable and can be changed as these are not part of the purchased resource.

Resource 2

Explore key winter themes with 54 flashcards for engaging games. Perfect for reinforcing vocabulary with mystery word worksheets and games. Worksheets work well for sub plans, center activities, or low-prep days.

Included:

-54 flashcards (flashcards can be used for a multitude of language games)

-Answer response sheet included for Scoot with flashcards

-Flyswatter Smash /Slap- includes images to project on board

-Seven low prep worksheets for students to practice the new vocabulary

-An editable sub plan - sheets work even if your substitute does not speak French

There are several game suggestions included that will have your students actively participating in a friendly learning environment. From the classic "Memory" flashcard game to the interactive "Flyswatter Smash" game, students will have a blast while reinforcing their understanding of basic French vocabulary. Inside this resource, there are suggestions to keep your students motivated and actively engaged in their language learning journey. 

Resource 3:

This winter themed basic/ core French resource was designed to encourage speaking and writing. There are engaging templates included which focus on planning an outdoor winter day. Students respond orally to each question, as they add on to their plan. This print and go resource takes the stress out of your week as you review core French vocabulary. Students enjoy being creative as they add artwork and French sentences to their hot chocolate template.

Included:

- Teacher overview with slides to guide the mini projects

-Vocabulary with images and sentence starters

-Two writing project ideas including  a Hot Chocolate mug and Bio d'un bonhomme de neige

Basic Vocabulary:

List of outdoor activities or sports ( Je veux faire)

Limited list choices for food at cafe - build your hot chocolate (Je veux prendre)

List of clothes and equipment (Je veux apporter)

Design a snowman- Bio d'un bonhomme de neige (3 template options)

Helpful with backpack template:

Scissors, glue, tape, colored pencils, and printed templates

Resource 4:

The word wall posters cover various themes, including winter clothing, sports, outdoor vocabulary, holidays, basic weather, and more. Each 11 by 8.5 sheet includes three illustrated word cards, perfect for classroom display and student reference. Enrich your classroom today with these visual aids.

There is a blank template included for you to add additional words. Efforts have been made to include words from Quebec and France.

Winter themes:

Winter sports and equipment

Winter clothing

Outdoor vocabulary

Various animals

Holiday vocabulary

Winter verbs

** Please note that the writing and images on this Google slide resource have been flattened and secured to protect my work (therefore not editable). As with every Google slide, buyers can add text boxes to write their own information or insert images.**

Follow me @thelibrarians.playground on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest for teacher tips. Follow the Librarian’s Playground with Ms.G on Teachers Pay teacher for updates on new products. Email me with any questions or suggestions for improvement thelibrarians.playground@gmail.com

"My students love the Nutcracker and these activities are a great, time-saving resource for my unit." - Erin E.

Do you need fun & engaging music activities? "The Nutcracker" and "Hello, December" Listening Sheets are now a bundle! Combine both of these sets for a cozy and festive winter classroom!

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 The Nutcracker Suite and winter-themed music
• 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 snowflakes/ornaments!)
• Listening Sheets
• Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets

Musical Selections included with "The Nutcracker" (two pages per piece:)

1. Overture
2. The Christmas Tree
3. March
4. Gallop And Dance Of The Parents
5. Presents Of Drosselmeyer
6. Grandfather Dance
7. Clara And The Nutcracker
8. Battle with the Mouse King
9. In The Christmas Tree
10. Waltz Of The Snowflakes
11. The Magic Castle On The Mountain Of Sweets
12. Clara And Prince Charming
13. Chocolate (Spanish Dance)
14. Coffee (Arabian Dance)
15. Tea (Chinese Dance)
16. Trepak (Russian Dance)
17. Dance Of The Reed Pipes
18. Polichinelle (The Clown)
19. Waltz Of The Flowers
20. Pas De Deux (3rd Movement contains "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy")
21. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
22. Grand Finale

Musical Selections included with "Festive December" (two pages per piece:)

1. Carol of the Bells, Leontovych
2. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Tchaikovsky
3. Four Seasons (Winter,) Vivaldi
4. Troika, Prokofiev
5. Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, Tchaikovsky
6. The Snow is Dancing, Debussy
7. Footprints in the Snow, Debussy
8. Piano Concerto No. 1, Rachmaninoff
9. Symphony No. 11, Raff
10. Peter and the Wolf, Prokofiev
11. Ice Dance, Elfman
12. Winter Wind, Chopin
13. Alpine Symphony, Strauss
14. Waltz of the Flowers, Tchaikovsky
15. Sinfonia, Vivaldi
16. Winterreise, Schubert
17. Chasse-Neige, Liszt
18. The Snow Maiden, Rimsky-Korsakov
19. String Quartet in F Major, Ravel
20. Etude Op. 25, No. 1, Chopin
21. Sinfonia Antarctic, Williams

Enhance your English as a Second Language classroom with our Winter themed activities. This resource helps to teach and review winter vocabulary. This resource can be used for whole class discussion or partner activities. Students get an opportunity to practice the new vocabulary both orally and written with flashcards, writing prompts, worksheets, and daily questions.

This resource features 115 word cards for your class word wall.

Resource 1:

Students get an opportunity to practice the new vocabulary both orally and written with flashcards, writing prompts, worksheets, and Questions of the day.

Included:

- Teacher overview

-New vocabulary with images (flashcards)

-Over 30 suggestions for "Questions of the day"  

-Short writing and drawing prompts

-Includes a weather chart for Questions of the day

-Listen and vote for their favorite music (YouTube playlist shared)

Vocabulary:

Winter sports 

Some indoor winter activities

Winter clothing

A few winter animals

Weather vocabulary

Calendar vocabulary

Resource 2

Explore key winter themes with 54 flashcards for engaging games. Perfect for reinforcing vocabulary with mystery word worksheets and games. Worksheets work well for sub plans, center activities, or low-prep days.

Included:

-54 flashcards (flashcards can be used for a multitude of language games)

-Answer response sheet included for Scoot with flashcards

-Flyswatter Smash /Slap- includes images to project on board

-Seven low prep worksheets for students to practice the new vocabulary

-An editable sub plan

There are several game suggestions included that will have your students actively participating in a friendly learning environment. From the classic "Memory" flashcard game to the interactive "Flyswatter Smash" game, students will have a blast while reinforcing their understanding of basic English vocabulary. Inside this resource, there are suggestions to keep your students motivated and actively engaged in their language learning journey. 

Resource 3:

The word wall posters cover various themes, including winter clothing, sports, outdoor vocabulary, holidays, basic weather, and more. Each 11 by 8.5 sheet includes three illustrated word cards, perfect for classroom display and student reference. Enrich your classroom today with these visual aids.

There is a blank template included for you to add additional words. Efforts have been made to include words from Canada, U.S. and U.K..

Winter themes:

Winter sports and equipment

Winter clothing

Outdoor vocabulary

Various animals

Holiday vocabulary

Winter verbs

** Please note that the writing and images on this Google slide resource have been flattened and secured to protect my work (therefore not editable). As with every Google slide, buyers can add text boxes to write their own information or insert images.**

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Do you want to save precious planning time? Start the new school year with a music appreciation toolbox! This power bundle includes four popular activity packs. Explore the solar system without leaving the classroom! Listen to an animal-themed carnival by Camille Saint-Saëns. Experience all four seasons and become familiar with Vivaldi's most popular suite. At the end of the year, wind down and settle in with the music of Tchaikovsky's world-renowned "The Nutcracker!" 

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of popular classical music
• 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

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!

Students use musical context clues to understand the instruments, perceive differences, and identify social-emotional themes. The heart of these resources is the listening activities where student groups listen to the piece together and note their observations. These open-ended activities allow students to compare notes, ask questions, discuss different parts of the work, and improve their listening skills.

► The Planets by Gustav Holst Classical Music Listening Activities Packet

"My students LOVED being able to use this while listening to and learning about The Planets! They loved being able to draw their own scenes whilst listening!!" - Music with Maarika

Children are fascinated by the solar system, so it's no wonder that they enjoy classical music with a space theme! "The Planets" by Gustav Holst is a great place to start. This packet contains a set of listening activities to introduce children to the orchestration and harmony of Gustav Holst's "The Planets!"

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of planets, their characteristics, and the solar system
• 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

Printable Listening Sheets Include: (five pages per piece)

The Planets • Mars, the Bringer of War • Venus, the Bringer of Peace • Mercury, the Winged Messenger • Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity • Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age • Uranus, the Magician • Neptune, the Mystic

• Pluto, the Unpredictable (Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic)

• Earth (Jun Nagao)

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 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.

Emoji Checkboxes - Students can use 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!

Color a Carnival - Which carnival rides and activities 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 - There's plenty of space for drawing, coloring, or journaling! Students can decorate the box in their own music-inspired way while choosing creative keywords that best describe their listening experience.

► Carnival of the Animals Classical Music Listening Activity Packet with Easel

"Best Carnival of the Animals resource I've purchased." - Faith S.

The Carnival of the Animals Activity Packet introduces students to the music of Camille Saint-Saëns. With these listening activities, students will become familiar with each character in this work and develop a deeper appreciation for the music.

Students use musical context clues to understand the instruments, perceive differences, and identify shared characteristics across species. The heart of this resource is the listening activities where student groups listen to the piece together and note their observations. This resource allows students to compare notes, ask questions, discuss different parts of the work, and improve their listening skills.

There are fourteen movements based on animals, including elephants, birds, tortoises, and even lions! From the magical notes of "Aquarium" to the soothing strings of "The Swan," Saint-Saëns' "The Carnival of the Animals" is a wondrous musical journey.

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of The Carnival of the Animals
• compare/contrast which instruments represent animal sounds and behavior
• 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

Music Featured in Each Pack:

Introduction and Royal March of the Lion • Hens and Roosters • Wild Donkeys Swift Animals • Tortoises • The Elephant • Kangaroos • Aquarium • Characters with Long Ears • The Cuckoo in the Depths of the Woods • Aviary • Pianists • Fossils • The Swan • Finale

► Vivaldi Four Seasons Classical Music Listening Packet with Easel Activity

"This resource contains such a wide variety of listening reflection sheets!! My students loved using them as they listened, compared, and contrasted the various sections of Vivaldi's Four Seasons!" - Michelle B.

Introduce Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" to your students! This activity pack now includes the original and new listening sheet formats. Choose your own Spring/Summer/Autumn/Winter adventure!

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi
• observe seasonal/weather influences within a composition
• familiarity with the Baroque musical period
• 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

Music Featured in Each Pack:

Spring • Summer • Autumn • Winter

► The Nutcracker Classical Music Listening Activity Packet with Easel Activity

"My students loved this resource as we learned about The Nutcracker. I used this resource as a review of what we had watched that day. I also used this as a time filler for my older students when they were done with their quizzes. It was great for all elementary grades! I recommend if you are teaching The Nutcracker and want something low prep and engaging." - Tawny H.

Do you need engaging music activities for December? "The Nutcracker" Listening Sheets will add festive cheer to your class party, homeschool meetups, or holiday family fun! There are 135 pages of four different activities included in this pack. Also great as sub plans and brain breaks!

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of The Nutcracker Suite
• 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

Music Featured in Each Pack:

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 (3rd Movement contains "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy") • Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy • Grand Finale

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!

Enhance your French as a Second Language (FSL) classroom with our Winter themed activities. This resource helps to teach and review winter vocabulary. This resource can be used for whole class discussion or partner activities. Students get an opportunity to practice the new vocabulary both orally and written with flashcards, writing prompts, worksheets, and daily questions.

This resource features 125 word cards for your class word wall.

Resource 1: Question du jour

Students get an opportunity to practice the new vocabulary both orally and written with flashcards, writing prompts, worksheets, and Questions of the day.

Included:

- Teacher overview

-New vocabulary with images (flashcards)

-Over 30 suggestions for "Questions du jour"  

-Short writing and drawing prompts

-Includes a weather chart

-Listen and vote for their favorite music (YouTube playlist shared)

Vocabulary:

Winter sports 

Some indoor winter activities

Winter clothing

A few winter animals

Weather vocabulary

Calendar vocabulary

Resource 2 : Winter vocabulary games and low prep printables

Explore key winter themes with 54 flashcards for engaging games. Perfect for reinforcing vocabulary with mystery word worksheets and games. Worksheets work well for sub plans, center activities, or low-prep days.

Included:

-54 flashcards (flashcards can be used for a multitude of language games)

-Answer response sheet included for Scoot with flashcards

-Flyswatter Smash /Slap- includes images to project on board

-Seven low prep worksheets for students to practice the new vocabulary

-An editable sub plan

There are several game suggestions included that will have your students actively participating in a friendly learning environment. From the classic "Memory" flashcard game to the interactive "Flyswatter Smash" game, students will have a blast while reinforcing their understanding of basic vocabulary. Inside this resource, there are suggestions to keep your students motivated and actively engaged in their language learning journey. 

Resource 3: Winter word Wall posters

The word wall posters cover various themes, including winter clothing, sports, outdoor vocabulary, holidays, basic weather, and more. Each 11 by 8.5 sheet includes three illustrated word cards, perfect for classroom display and student reference. Enrich your classroom today with these visual aids.There is a blank template included for you to add additional words.

Winter themes:

Winter sports and equipment

Winter clothing

Outdoor vocabulary

Various animals

Holiday vocabulary

Winter verbs

** Please note that the writing and images on this Google slide resource have been flattened and secured to protect my work (therefore not editable). As with every Google slide, buyers can add text boxes to write their own information or insert images.**

Follow me @thelibrarians.playground on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest for teacher tips. Follow the Librarian’s Playground with Ms.G on Teachers Pay teacher for updates on new products. Email me with any questions or suggestions for improvement thelibrarians.playground@gmail.com

"I loved using these worksheets throughout the month of December! Students really love watching and listening to music from the nutcracker, and I loved the variety of materials in this bundle." - Amanda M.

Do you need fun & engaging activities for your Nutcracker unit? This bundle contains listening sheets and activities for December! Also great for your music sub plans.

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!

The Nutcracker Listening Sheets:

"The Nutcracker" is one of Tchaikovsky's most famous compositions. Do you need fun & engaging activities for December? These printable "The Nutcracker" Listening Sheets will add some festive cheer to your class party, homeschool meetups, or holiday family fun!

Printable Listening Sheets Include: (two pages per piece)

1. Overture
2. The Christmas Tree
3. March
4. Gallop And Dance Of The Parents
5. The Presents Of Drosselmeyer
6. Grandfather Dance
7. Clara And The Nutcracker
8. Battle with the Mouse King
9. In The Christmas Tree
10. Waltz Of The Snowflakes
11. The Magic Castle On The Mountain Of Sweets
12. Clara And Prince Charming
13. Chocolate (Spanish Dance)
14. Coffee (Arabian Dance)
15. Tea (Chinese Dance)
16. Trepak (Russian Dance)
17. Dance Of The Reed Pipes
18. Polichinelle (The Clown)
19. Waltz Of The Flowers
20. Pas De Deux (3rd Movement contains "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy")
21. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
22. Grand Finale

Nutcracker BINGO

Add this BINGO game to your Nutcracker unit or winter sub plans! Students will enjoy racing to find Clara, the Mouse King, Godfather Drosselmeyer, and more! There are also a few festive objects like cupcakes and ornaments. Great for printing on Astrobright paper!

Product Includes:

• Instruction page
• 25 Caller Cards (6 per page)
• 30 BINGO game boards - each one contains the same characters but have slightly different layouts.

Use mini-erasers, bingo chips, or other fun items as space markers. Students get 5 in a row to win!

Nutcracker Music Note Matching Activity

This music note matching activity reviews & strengthens treble and bass note skills! Cut and laminate for extended use - perfect for winter, December, and including in your Nutcracker-themed fun!

18 Grand Staff Puzzles (18 in all)

Treble Space Notes: f - a - c - e

Treble Line Notes: e - g - b - d - f

Bass Space Notes: a - c - e - g

Bass Line Notes: g - b - d - f - a

5 Wall Posters / Music Center Sheets

Grand Staff: Illustrates the two staves

Treble Clef: Explains at-a-glance what the treble clef looks like

Treble Notes: Displays and defines the notes on the treble clef

Bass Clef: Explains at-a-glance what the bass clef looks like

Bass Notes: Displays and defines the notes on the bass clef

Nutcracker Blank Sheet Music and Clef Practice

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.

This set is inspired by "The Nutcracker" and features clipart from the well-loved story/performance.

Nutcracker Fairytale Story, Classical Music Listening, Christmas Activities

Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? Nutcracker Story listening sheets combine music appreciation with a fairy tale theme! Students compose their wondrous tale 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!

What's Included:

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