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With over 10 years of experience teaching music to students aged 3-18, I create versatile resources used by educators worldwide.

With over 10 years of experience teaching music to students aged 3-18, I create versatile resources used by educators worldwide.
Christmas Treble Clef Games - 8 different music games with printable cards
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Christmas Treble Clef Games - 8 different music games with printable cards

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Celebrate the winter season in your music class with these Christmas-themed treble clef note cards! These printable cards are designed to keep your students engaged in music theory practice through those last couple of weeks before the Christmas break. With interactive games that challenge students while embracing the festive spirit, this set is perfect for adding a seasonal touch to your lessons. It’s the perfect no-prep Christmas activity for your music classes, just print and go! What’s Included? 30 Treble Clef Note Cards: Each card displays notes from C to A, covering ledger lines and a variety of note values, all with a sweet Christmas tree design. 8 Game Instruction Cards: Clear, easy-to-follow game instructions provide unique activities to help students reinforce their music theory knowledge in a festive way. Tell me more! I know how tough it can be to keep students learning as the excitement of the holidays approaches! The 8 different games included in this product could be used for a centres/carousel lesson, brain break, fast finishers and more. Even better, your students will be actively revising their treble clef notes and note values. I know many of us teach a range of age groups, so I’ve strived to make these games easy to use with a wide range of ages and abilities. Theory revision Rhythm work Aural/ear skills Treble clef notes Group work Individual work Pair work Fast finishers Ice breakers Mini compositions PDF format Check out my store for more music lessons, resources and games, including Christmas activities!
FREE - 3 music games for treble clef notes and note values
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FREE - 3 music games for treble clef notes and note values

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Looking for a free, print-and-go music theory activity for your music class? No prep, interactive and engaging, these printable cards and games are a great addition to any music teacher’s toolkit! What’s included? 20 Treble Clef Note Cards: Each card displays notes from C to A, covering ledger lines and varied note values. 3 Game Instruction Cards: Each game card introduces a unique activity that uses the note cards, with straightforward directions for seamless classroom integration. Tell me more! The games are age-appropriate & engaging, appealing to middle school/Year 7-9/S1-3 but adaptable for other age groups too. Striking a balance of fun but not childish, your students can enjoy some games and puzzles in their music theory work. Having a range of games printed and ready-to-go is a must in my music classroom. I keep them in a zip case on my desk, ready to pull out when I need an extra activity, brain break or task for fast finishers. Theory revision Rhythm work Aural/ear skills Treble clef notes Group work Individual work Pair work Fast finishers Ice breakers Mini compositions PDF format Want to upgrade? This free version of the resource features 20 different flashcards and 3 suggestions of games you can use. A full version is available in my store, with 10 more cards, 4 different designs (including black & white option) and 5 additional games. There are also Autumn, Halloween and Christmas versions, with more coming soon!
Aural skills - music intervals digital interactive game
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Aural skills - music intervals digital interactive game

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Teaching intervals can be tough! Engage your music students in improving their musicianship with this “fidget pop” style digital game designed to make ear training exciting and effective. With 22 interval ear training questions and embedded audio clips, this no-prep resource is ready to load and play—perfect for a lively classroom competition or focused pairs or small group practice. What’s included? Digital game (PowerPoint file) 22 questions Instructions Tell me more! Interactive & Independent Learning: Students click to play audio clips, and after listening, they identify the interval and check their answers, fostering independent engagement. Versatile Use: Play as a team-based challenge or single-player activity to suit your class structure. Perfect for Aural Skills Practice: Ideal for general music, other classroom settings, piano teachers or instrumental tutors preparing students for the aural skills component of AB examinations or similar. Included Intervals: Unison, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Octave Easy-to-follow instructions are included to help you get started right away. Take the guesswork out of interval training and bring the fun back into musicianship! Please note: This product requires PowerPoint, it is not compatible with Google Slides or alternative software. Works seamlessly on touchscreens, interactive whiteboards, laptops, or PCs. Check out my store for other interactive digital games!
First Day of Music Class interactive digital game
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First Day of Music Class interactive digital game

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Looking for a fun first music lesson for the new school year? This getting-to-know-you ice breaker activity has a fun “fidget pop” theme and will get your students talking! What’s included? Interactive digital game 12 questions Cute “fidget pop” design Instructions Tell me more! You can use this with small groups, or with the whole class (you might need to repeat some questions depending on class size). Each student “pops” a button and is given a question to answer, such as “Do you play an instrument?” and “Do you like to sing?”. There are 12 questions included, which are light-hearted and require no prior musical knowledge. No student will feel excluded. It gives you a great chance to learn a little about your new students and it can be used with almost any age group - so if, like me, you teach multiple year groups, you can use this over and over again on your first music lesson with each class! Please note: this product requires PowerPoint, it is not compatible with Google Slides or alternative software. Works seamlessly on touchscreens, interactive whiteboards, laptops, or PCs.
Instruments of the Orchestra - Interactive Digital Game
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Instruments of the Orchestra - Interactive Digital Game

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Are you looking for a fun, interactive, no-prep addition to your Instruments of the Orchestra lessons? This digital game allows students to demonstrate their knowledge of string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. With its fun, racing car theme, the competition will have your students excited and enthusiastic! **What’s included? ** Digital interactive PowerPoint game Racecar theme 20 questions on instruments of the orchestra Instructions Optional printable answer cards Tell me more! The game can be played as individuals or in up to 4 teams. Every player answers every question, and can move their racecar one space for each correct answer. Optional printable write-on cards are included, if you want your students to write their answers down, but the game can be played without them too. The game is easy to follow and instructions are included. It could be sent to pupils to play on their own, or you could project it for the full class to play together. Please note: this is a PowerPoint file and you must have PowerPoint installed to run it. The game will not function correctly on Google Slides or other alternative software. This resource works really well on touchscreens/interactive whiteboards but is just as much fun on laptops/netbooks/PCs.
Musianship aural skills game - melody, rhythm, intervals
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Musianship aural skills game - melody, rhythm, intervals

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Looking to make musicianship lessons more interactive and engaging? This aural skills game is perfect for introducing melodic and rhythmic dictation to older beginners! With 45 questions, reusable boards, and a PowerPoint with audio clips and answers, it’s a versatile, multi-use solution your students will enjoy! What’s included? Printable reusable game boards (double-sided: melody and rhythm) PowerPoint file with 45 audio questions and answers Instructions for teachers and students Terms of Use Tell me more! This resource transforms your aural skills lessons into a hands-on, engaging experience. Students listen to audio clips and match melodies, rhythms, or intervals on their reusable boards. The activity is progressively challenging, with three rounds of questions that build skills week by week. You can also create your own questions by clapping or playing the piano, so once your students know the game and boards, you can continue to use them far beyond the basics! Perfect for older beginners but easily adaptable for any age group, it caters to diverse learners, including tactile and sensory students. Use buttons, counters, dry-wipe markers, or even modeling clay to customize the experience! Students love the interactive and tactile elements. It’s a versatile tool for individual practice, group activities, or even competitions. Many rhythm games and rhythm exercises are simple clapping activities and I find my secondary-aged students find this childish, boring and not challenging. Beginning ear training and musicianship skills can be intimidating for students and a challenge for teachers. This resource turns it into a game – colourful, interactive and hands-on. I recommend using it in short bursts and integrating it regularly into your lessons. Love this resource? Check out my store for more fun solutions for your music classroom. Don’t forget to leave a review - it helps others and lets me know what you love.
Matching game - music signs and symbols Spot & Match it
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Matching game - music signs and symbols Spot & Match it

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Looking for a fun game to revise music theory and literacy? This matching activity with musical symbols is the perfect addition to your music classroom! Interactive, engaging and ready to print and go! What’s included? 30 printable playing cards 31 different musical signs and symbols (shown in thumbnails and below) 6 signs/symbols on each card Instructions Tell me more! This product is based on the popular matching card game. Each pair of cards will have one symbol which matches - the players have to spot it and say what it is! With an added twist in this version, the player can only keep the cards they “spotted and matched” if they can also define the musical sign or symbol - so they will be revising their musical literacy without even realising! Save time and money - print and laminate these cards once and use them in a multitude of ways in your music classes! Ideal for time-fillers, fast finishers, centers, revision, end-of-year fun and more. If you teach multiple classes (general music, theory, appreciation…) or multiple year groups, you will LOVE that these cards can be used in different settings. I am a big fan of games that students can play in pairs or small groups! It’s great for their self esteem and social skills. UPDATED to include USA and UK terms (whole note/semibreve, staff/stave etc). Also available: Spot & Match It - Musical Instruments. Don’t forget to follow my store for more solutions for your music classroom, and leave a review! Signs and symbols included: staff/stave treble clef bass clef semiquaver quaver quaver rest crotchet crotchet rest minim semibreve semibreve rest dotted minim tie triplets pianissimo piano mezzo piano mezzo forte forte fortissimo crescendo accent staccato pause/fermata coda grace note repeat sign sharp flat natural ottava
Matching game - musical instruments Spot & Match it
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Matching game - musical instruments Spot & Match it

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Looking for a fun game to revise musical instruments? This matching activity with musical instruments is the perfect addition to your music classroom! Interactive, engaging and ready to print and go! What’s included? PDF file containing: 30 printable playing cards 31 different musical instruments 6 instruments on each card Instructions Tell me more! This product is based on the popular matching card game. Each pair of cards will have one symbol which matches - the players have to spot it and say what it is! They will be revising their musical knowledge without even realising! Save time and money - print and laminate these cards once and use them in a multitude of ways in your music classes! Ideal for time-fillers, fast finishers, centers, revision, end-of-year fun and more. If you teach multiple classes (general music, theory, band…) or multiple year groups, you will LOVE that these cards can be used in different settings. I am a big fan of games that students can play in pairs or small groups! It’s great for their self esteem and social skills. Orchestral instruments, strings, brass, woodwind, percussion, rock and pop, and folk instruments are all represented! Also available: Spot & Match It - Music Signs & Symbols. Visit my store for more solutions for your music classroom, and please leave a review if your students enjoy this game! Instruments included: The instruments included, in high-quality, realistic clipart are: Accordion Acoustic guitar Bagpipes Banjo Bassoon Clarinet Cymbal Double bass Drum Drum kit Electric guitar Flute French horn Grand piano Harp Maracas Oboe Piano (upright) Piccolo Saxophone Sleigh bells Synthesizer/keyboard Tambourine Timpani Triangle Trombone Trumpet Tuba Vibraphone Violin Xylophone
Musical Instruments - Card Games for music teachers
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Musical Instruments - Card Games for music teachers

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Need some new music classroom games for revising musical instruments? Save money and prep time with 8 games in one! These printable cards can be used for eight different games, suitable for different ages, abilities and types of class. Great to have ready to go in your primary or secondary school music classroom. Low prep - just print and go! ****What’s included? 64 instrument cards (32 with names, 32 without names) 8 game cards with clear instructions Tell me more! These cards feature high-quality, realistic clip art so your students can practice identifying and naming musical instruments, including orchestral instruments, strings, woodwind, brass, percussion and keyboards. The range of games includes whole class activities and some that can be done individually or in small groups. Use them for icebreakers, fast finishers, brain breaks, end of year fun, or integrate them into your daily lessons. The files are in PDF format, ready to print, laminate, and use time after time. If you are looking for more games and activities for your music classroom, please check out my store! I’d love you to leave a review if you and your students enjoy using these cards, so other teachers can find them too!
Warm-Up Song and Game for Primary Music
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Warm-Up Song and Game for Primary Music

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This is a simple, easy-to-learn song that can be used with all your primary music classes! Singing games are a great way to start the lesson, or to use as a break part way through a choir practice or general music class. What’s included? Sheet music (8 bar melody) Instructions for classroom implementation Tell me more! I wrote this as a way of getting my students singing, moving and interacting at the start of every lesson! I use it with all my younger classes. Everyone picks up the melody quickly and looks forward to the “change places” chorus on each repeat! Pitch/melody warm-up: the song uses a natural minor key, ideal for young singers. The range is an octave and the melody moves by step and small leaps of a 3rd. Rhythm warm up: finger clicks help practise keeping time. The melody uses mostly quarter notes, emphasising keeping a steady beat. Movement warm-up: the game involves swapping places each chorus. Social warm-up: your students will all be involved, looking around the circle, and feeling the benefits of singing together. I hope you and your students love playing and singing together using this song! If you enjoy it, please leave a review to help others find it. Follow my store for more fun music resources for your music classroom.
Music Games Bundle - printable classroom music games
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Music Games Bundle - printable classroom music games

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Refresh your music classroom with this bundle of over 20 engaging games, packaged into 5 versatile products—including my top-selling “Spot & Match It” cards! Perfect for a range of ages and settings, these no-prep activities are a must-have for music teachers juggling multiple stages and settings. What’s Included: Spot & Match it: Instruments Spot & Match It: Signs and Symbols Treble Clef Game Cards Instrument Game Cards Musicianship Ear Training Tell Me More! Designed with ages 10-14 in mind but effective across ages a range of ages, this bundle offers fun, interactive ways to teach and reinforce key musical concepts. Whether you’re covering basic theory, practicing aural skills, or just need something engaging for revision, these games deliver! Use them as exit tickets, revision tools, or a go-to for fast finishers. With a mix of curriculum-based activities and just-for-fun options, these games can energise any lesson. Plus, they’re no-prep—simply print, laminate if you wish, and play! Keeping older students engaged can be tough - these games are fun and challenging without being childish. These activities are ready to use, just print and laminate once, and save prep time for years to come! They are ideal to integrate into your lessons, or to pull out for last-minute time fillers! Instructions are included so they can even be left for subs. This bundle has been tried, tested, and loved by music teachers around the world—add it to your collection today! Don’t forget to leave a review if you and your students enjoyed playing these games.
Holst Mars - Music Listening unit, no prep, no tech, no instruments!
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Holst Mars - Music Listening unit, no prep, no tech, no instruments!

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Engage your music students in Romantic music with this no-prep, print-and-go unit based on Mars from The Planet Suite by Gustav Holst. Perfect for classrooms with limited access to instruments, technology, or a dedicated music space, these general music lesson plans are designed to develop listening skills, foster music appreciation, and encourage creative thinking through a wide variety of activities. Mars: Bringer of War by Holst from The Planets Suite is a timeless classical favourite and your students will be engaged in learning about the music with a space exploration theme! What’s included? 8 page printable workbook for students (PDF format) Teacher instructions (PDF format) Listening Activities: focus on identifying instruments and musical features including ostinato, fanfare, dissonance and coda Theory activities: written tasks based on 5/4 time signature, ta, te-te and triola rhythms Composer study: learn a little about the life and works of Gustav Holst Composition: students compose a short rhythmic ostinato using inspiration from the music Practical tasks: using clapping instead of instruments Opportunities for whole class, group and pair activities: encourage collaboration through discussions and shared tasks Non-music exercises: allow your students to use their imagination, imagining travelling to Mars and planning an interview with Holst Not included: the audio file for the recording of Mars is not included for copyright reasons. However, the timings are clearly noted in the teacher instructions and the piece is easy to find on all major streaming platforms… and you probably have the CD in your classroom collection from years ago! The only technology required is a speaker, CD player or computer to play the music on.