**Music Listening Grid - Worksheet
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To help students with their aural skills, I have made a worksheet for students to focus on four elements. Texture, dynamics, tempo, and instruments.
I use this grid system for students to help them focus and listen to music outside of a question or exam paper.
This is suitable for any music class: Junior Cycle, Leaving Cert and general music appreciation
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**The Elements of Music - FREE Infographic
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This is a free printout for the elements of music. Great for students to stick to the inside/back cover of their copies for easy access
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**FREE - Weekly Lesson Planner Template
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This is a free planning resource which involves:
Weekly Planner key points page (e.g listing key words, topic to be covered, resources needed for lessons, list of possible activities….etc)
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Here is** a free timetable **you can print out and use!
Monday- Friday
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This is a motivational A4 size poster to hang in your classroom.
It has a quote “” and is a lovely and bright colour!
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This is a blank music stave with two pages, one is your standard single line stave and the second page is for bass and treble cleff.
This is a suitable resource for taster music classes or if a student forgets their manuscript copy.
Enjoy!
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Parent-Teacher Meeting Organizer | Essential Booklet for Teachers
Streamline your parent-teacher meetings with this all-in-one organization booklet, designed to keep every detail at your fingertips. This booklet is the perfect tool for teachers who want to ensure that their meetings are efficient, informative, and well-organized. It includes:
Parent-Teacher Meeting Checklist – Stay on top of every detail with a comprehensive checklist to ensure smooth meetings.
Class Group Notes – Keep track of important notes, including student behavior, parent concerns, and general observations for each class group.
Subject Information Sheet – Clearly outline what’s involved in your subject, giving parents a deeper understanding of what their child is learning.
Results Log – Record and reference class group results, making it easy to discuss academic progress.
Parent/Guardian Contact Checklist – Track each conversation with a simple checklist, ensuring that every parent/guardian has been reached.
Ideal for primary and secondary school teachers, this booklet is the ultimate companion for organized, stress-free parent-teacher meetings. Make sure every meeting is meaningful and productive with this essential resource!
Please note in the file there is one copy of each section (this is ensure there is no paper waste when printing) Therefore, if you have more than one class group, you can print out another copy of this booklet/photocopy the pages (or if you are using a digital device, you can duplicate the pages you need).
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**Beatles (Set B) Music Resource Worksheet | Leaving Cert Study Aid
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Master the form and structure of key Beatles songs with this comprehensive resource worksheet, designed specifically for the Set B music section of the Leaving Cert course! This worksheet focuses on the form of three classic tracks: Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, She’s Leaving Home, and When I’m Sixty-Four. Each song is broken down into clearly defined sections with a vibrant, color-coded layout guide to help students visualize and understand the structure of each piece.
Included is a follow-up worksheet to test students’ knowledge, making it perfect for reinforcing learning and ensuring a deep understanding of the form of these iconic songs. Ideal for both classroom use and independent study, this resource is a must-have for students aiming for top marks in their music exams!
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Performance Booklet for Musicians | Track, Reflect, and Improve
Elevate student’s musical journey with our Performance Booklet. This booklet helps you record your in-class performances, track progress, and gain valuable insights into your musical growth. With dedicated sections for each performance, you can note down the instrument played, piece performed, and reflect on what went well. Use the space to identify areas for improvement and decide if a piece is ready for future practical exams.
Ideal for music teachers and students alike, this booklet encourages a structured approach to practice and reflection, ensuring consistent growth in your musical skills. Stay organized, stay inspired, and see your progress in every note!
Great to keep track and create a selection of pieces for students to choose from when it comes to the performance exams .
(6 A4 pages in total - but to be folded into an A5 size = 12 pages in total in resource)
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***Peter and the Wolf | Music Worksheet
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This educational resource offers an in-depth exploration of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, a beloved musical symphony for children. Designed for music students and educators, the guide includes thoughtful activities and analysis prompts that enhance the understanding of how Prokofiev uses orchestration to tell a story.
Learners will discover how different instruments represent characters through melody, rhythm, and timbre, with specific sections analyzing contrasts like Peter’s theme (played by strings) and the Wolf’s theme (French horns). The resource also includes questions on the bird’s flute theme transformation and timbral contrasts that enhance narrative storytelling, making it ideal for classroom discussions or individual study.
This guide is perfect for anyone wanting to explore the connection between music and narrative in classical works and would be valuable in educational settings focused on music appreciation, composition, or performance analysis. (music not included, I often use the David Bowie Narrated version on youtube for students)
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**Tonic Solfa Worksheet
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Enhance Your Music Lessons with this Comprehensive Tonic Solfa Worksheet!
This versatile worksheet is the perfect companion for any lesson centered around tonic solfa. Designed for students of all ages, it provides engaging exercises that help them master essential music theory skills. Students will identify key signatures, note names, and determine which note is ‘doh’. They’ll also practice writing tonic solfa under each note on the stave.
This resource effectively supports the development of key skills, including:
Recognizing key and time signatures
Identifying note names and scales
Understanding and applying tonic solfa notation
Whether you’re teaching beginners or more advanced students, this worksheet is an invaluable tool for reinforcing fundamental music theory concepts. (This could also be used to assess students also!)
This is a one page worksheet and deals with C major, G major and F major scales.
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**Creativity Development Worksheet (3pgs):
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Ignite your imagination with this engaging Creativity Development Worksheet! Designed to inspire creative thinking, storytelling, and problem-solving, this worksheet guides you through fun activities that challenge you to think outside the box. From brainstorming unusual uses for everyday objects to inventing new characters and solutions, each section is crafted to spark your creativity. Perfect for students of all ages, this worksheet is a great tool for enhancing creative skills in both the classroom and at home. Let your imagination run wild!
Teacher’s Notes:
Encourage students to share their ideas with the class.
Highlight the importance of creativity in problem-solving and everyday life.
Use this worksheet as a springboard for further creative projects and activities.
This worksheet aims to stimulate students’ imagination and encourage creative thinking through various activities. It can be used as a stand-alone activity or incorporated into broader lesson plans.
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Music Technology Processing FX Definitions Sheet - Ideal for Junior Cycle & Leaving Cert Music
This comprehensive resource is designed to support students in understanding key music production concepts. Aimed primarily at the Junior Cycle Music curriculum, it also serves as a helpful tool for those studying Queen’s (Set A) or The Beatles (Set B) for the Leaving Cert.
The sheet clearly explains essential music technology terms, including:
Compression
Panning
Reverb.
Echo & Delay
Distortion
Perfect as a student handout or revision aid, this sheet simplifies complex concepts, helping learners grasp how these tools shape modern music production. It’s an invaluable resource for any music class or individual study.
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**Music Rhythm/Sight clapping Tips
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This resource is designed to help students develop their rhythm reading and clapping skills by connecting visual rhythms to physical movement. It includes two engaging practice sheets:
Number-Based Counting Sheet: Ideal for students who prefer counting rhythms using numbers, this sheet provides a clear, structured way to break down rhythm patterns and practice clapping in time.
Rhyme-Based Counting Sheet: This version introduces a creative approach, where students use rhymes and familiar words to internalize rhythmic patterns. It makes rhythm practice more fun and relatable, especially for younger learners.
Both sheets include blank spaces for students to personalize their practice by writing their own words or phrases to match the rhythms, encouraging creativity and deeper understanding. Perfect for classroom use, private lessons, or individual practice, this resource helps students of all learning styles improve their rhythmic accuracy and confidence.
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**Student Goal setting and Vision board
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This resource is to help students set goals for the school year. This involves academic, personal, health and joy goals. The aim of this resource is for students to have something that inspires them to be the best version of themselves. This resource includes:
Goal setting page
Goal emotion page (how would it feel to achieve these goals)
Goal plan page (what can I do to help me achieve these goals)
Vision board canvas for students to add pictures. This page can then be placed where they will see it everyday at home.
This resource is to help students keep a balanced lifestyle throughout the year. This can be used for any subject.
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**Elements of Music Activity (Junior Cycle/Leaving Cert/GCSE)
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This two-page PDF resource is designed to help students review and reinforce their understanding of the key elements of music. Perfect for individual or pair work, this activity supports students in recalling essential music terminology and deepening their understanding:
Page 1: Encourages students to remember and list the core elements of music, serving as a quick and engaging recap.
Page 2: Guides students in building a vocabulary bank, where they define and explain each music element using descriptive terms, fostering a deeper comprehension of how these elements function in musical contexts.
This resource is ideal for easing students back into music class, offering a structured yet creative way to revisit foundational concepts. Whether used as a warm-up activity or a review tool, it’s perfect for refreshing students’ musical knowledge and encouraging active engagement.
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**Oíche Shamhna - 6 Different Colouring sheets for Halloween!
This resource includes 6 (a4) sheets for students to colour in (As Gaeilge). All themed for the spooky season (Oíche Shamhna)! This is great for mindful colouring, or for keeping the kids busy! Enjoy!
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**6 Halloween colouring sheets
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This resource includes 6 (a4) sheets for students to colour in. All themed for the spooky season! This is great for mindful colouring, or for keeping the kids busy! Enjoy!
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**Aural Lesson Worksheet – ‘Les Toreadors’ from Carmen Suite No. 1’ (F1 Themed)
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Engage your students with this aural lesson worksheet designed to accompany the listening of ‘Les Toreadors’ from Carmen Suite No. 1, composed by Romantic-era composer Georges Bizet.
This lively piece, often recognized by students from Formula One podium ceremonies, offers a fantastic opportunity to connect prior knowledge with music learning.
This worksheet includes:
Independent Research: Students find and note three facts about Georges Bizet.
Reflection: A space for students to share if they’ve heard the piece before and describe the emotions it evokes.
Musical Analysis: A section for analyzing the music’s tempo, dynamics, and Romantic-era characteristics.
Creative Response: Students draw an image representing what comes to mind when they hear the music.
This resource combines listening, reflection, and analysis, making it perfect for introducing music appreciation and critical thinking.
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