This is the final book in a series of 6, aimed at teaching more advanced music theory to older students. If you need a Music Theory course that is not babyish, includes varied written exercises and self reflection, moving far beyond basic note names and note values, this is for you!
This is Book 6 in the series. Books 1-3 introduce the basics of music theory, which you might want to use as revision for your classes, or to start from the beginning with older learners with no prior music experience. Topics included in Book 6 are:
Other Time Signatures (including irregular)
More Key Signatures (up to 5 sharps and flats)
Inversions
Further Italian Terms
More Cadences
Circle of Fifths
Transposing
Further Intervals (major, minor and perfect)
More Triads (augmented, diminished)
More Chord Types (diminished 7th, dominant 7th, addded 6th)
The workbook also contains space for students to make notes, and a self-reflection task for them to evaluate their progress. 2 versions of the booklet are included, one with USA terms (staff, whole note, measure etc) and one with UK terms (stave, semibreve, bar etc).
The printable workbook is in PDF format and is 14 pages long. There is one page for each of the ten topics, each with clear explanations and two written tasks for pupils. This booklet is versatile and can be used in class, as homework, with whole classes or even by individual piano teachers or instrumental teachers on a one-to-one basis. It is designed to be worked through in order, spending a little time each lesson on theory, over 10 weeks in total.
This workbook follows on from books 1-5. The books are available to purchase individually from my TES store, or save some money by purchasing all 6 as a bundle!
I have used this booklet for years with my own students, usually from age 12-16, but the clear layout makes it suitable for any age. I have also used it with adult beginner piano pupils, who did not want to work from materials aimed at young children. Please let me know how you use it!
These theory workbooks are not affiliated with any particular curriculum or examination board, but books 4-6 are aimed at the following approximate levels:
England/Wales GCSE
Scottish SQA Higher and Advanced Higher
ABRSM grade 2 theory
Trinity grade 2 theory
LCM grade 2 theory
RCM Canada grade 3
AMEB Australia grade 2
Do you need a basic Music Theory course that is not babyish? Are your middle school or older learners put off by cute clipart and exercises counting animals? Are you looking for a theory course which will teach or revise the basics in an engaging but age-appropriate way? THIS is why I created this course!
This is Book 2 in the series. Books 1-3 introduce the basics of music theory, which you might want to use as revision for your classes, or to start from the beginning with older learners with no prior music experience. Topics included in Book 2 are:
Semiquavers (16th notes) and beaming
Simle Time Signatures
Ties
Tempo
Tempo Changes
Dynamics
Further Dynamics
Bass Clef
Further Bass Clef
Accidentals
The workbook also contains space for students to make notes, and a self-reflection task for them to evaluate their progress. 2 versions of the booklet are included, one with USA terms (staff, whole note, measure etc) and one with UK terms (stave, semibreve, bar etc). See the product preview for more detail.
The printable workbook is in PDF format and is 14 pages long. There is one page for each of the ten topics, each with clear explanations and two written tasks for pupils. This booklet is versatile and can be used in class, as homework, with whole classes or even by individual piano teachers or instrumental teachers on a one-to-one basis. It is designed to be worked through in order, spending a little time each lesson on theory, over 10 weeks in total.
This workbook follows on from book 1 (available here) and can be followed by books 3-6!
I have used this booklet for years with my own students, usually from age 8-12, but the clear layout makes it suitable for any age. I have also used it with adult beginner piano pupils, who did not want to work from materials aimed at young children. Please let me know how you use it!
This printable scavenger hunt activity will engage your students as they learn about the musical periods! Using reading passages, questions and code words, your students will be actively involved in their learning as they move around the room to complete the task.
Your pupils can work alone or in groups to solve clues, following a fun storyline about a broken down time machine. They will move around the room, reading 10 passages of information as they search for the clues to solve the mystery word and code required to finish the scavenger hunt. They will love the friendly competition of trying to be the first to complete the mystery!
If you are looking for a unique way to introduce musical periods (Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century/Modern) while encouraging movement and problem solving skills, this product is perfect for you. You can hang the cards on the wall, hide them, scatter them on the floor: How you choose to set it up in your classroom is up to you.
Students will revisit each card text multiple times, practicing reading comprehension and critical thinking skills as they rotate around the room seeking text evidence. To ensure understanding of the subject matter, students will answer questions that can be found directly in the reading passages. No prior knowledge is needed.
WHAT I LOVE: This activity is ready to print and go - set up time is minimal. No prior knowledge is required so it can be an exciting way to introduce the topic of the eras of European Classical Music. It can even be used with a sub! No technology, instruments or specialist knowledge is needed.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
10 Short Reading Passages
10 Questions
Student Answer Sheet
Student Directions
Teacher Directions
Teacher Answer Key
This ready-to-go, printable scavenger hunt activity will engage your pupils as they learn about the elements of music! Using reading passages, questions and code words, your students will be actively involved in their learning as they move around the room to complete the task.
Your students can work alone or in groups to solve clues, following a fun storyline about a musical laboratory, where the elements of music are mixed to make compositions. Students move around the room, reading 10 passages of information as they search for the clues to solve the mystery word and code required to finish the scavenger hunt. They will love the friendly competition of trying to be the first to complete the mystery!
If you are looking for a unique way to introduce the elements of music (Melody, Harmony, Rhythm, Tempo, Time Signatures, Texture, Structure, Style, Timbre, Dynamics) while encouraging movement and problem solving skills, this product is perfect for you. You can hang the cards on the wall, hide them, scatter them on the floor: How you choose to set it up in your classroom is up to you.
Students will revisit each card text multiple times, practicing reading comprehension and critical thinking skills as they rotate around the room seeking text evidence. To ensure understanding of the subject matter, students will answer questions that can be found directly in the reading passages. No prior knowledge is needed.
WHAT I LOVE: This activity is ready to print and go - set up time is minimal. No prior knowledge is required so it can be an exciting way to introduce the elements of music as a topic. It can even be used with a sub! No technology, instruments or specialist knowledge is needed.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
10 Short Reading Passages
10 Questions
Student Answer Sheet
Student Directions
Teacher Directions
Teacher Answer Key
For teachers in Scotland, the elements match the SQA headings of Understanding Music/listening concepts. However, this game has been designed so that the information very broad and general, and is not specific to any particular curriculum so can be used by anyone!
This printable scavenger hunt activity will engage your students as they learn about instruments of the orchestra! Using reading passages, movement, questions and code words, your students will be actively involved in their learning as they take part in this lesson.
The students can work alone or in groups to solve clues, following a fun storyline about a concert hall break-in. Students move around the room, reading 10 passages of information as they search for the clues to solve the mystery word and code required to finish the scavenger hunt. They will love the friendly competition of trying to be the first to complete the mystery!
If you are looking for a unique way to introduce the orchestra, while encouraging movement and problem solving skills, this product is perfect for you. You can hang the cards on the wall, hide them, scatter them on the floor: How you choose to set it up in your classroom is up to you.
Students will revisit each card text multiple times, practicing reading comprehension and critical thinking skills as they rotate around the room seeking text evidence. To ensure understanding of the subject matter, students will answer questions that can be found directly in the reading passages. No prior knowledge is needed.
WHAT I LOVE: This activity is ready to print and go - set up time is minimal. No prior knowledge is required so it can be an exciting way to introduce the topic of Orchestral Instruments. It can even be used with a sub! No technology, instruments or specialist knowledge is needed.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
10 Short Reading Passages
10 Questions
Student Answer Sheet
Student Directions
Teacher Directions
Teacher Answer Key
These printable scavenger hunt games will engage your pupils in an active learning experience! Using reading passages, questions and code words, your students will move around the room, solving clues to complete the task.
This bundle contains all three scavenger hunts! Each focuses on a basic, fundamental music topic and they require no prior knowledge so you can use them with any class!
The Musical Laboratory is about the elements of music - melody, rhythm, timbre etc.
The Broken Time Machine focuses on musical periods - Baroque, Classical etc.
Concert Hall Break In introduces orchestral instruments.
Each scavenger hunt includes a fun storyline to introduce the lesson. Students work alone or in groups, reading 10 passages of information as they search for the clues to solve the mystery word and code required to finish the scavenger hunt. They will love the friendly competition of trying to be the first to complete the mystery!
If you are looking for a unique way to introduce these crucial musical topics while encouraging movement and problem solving skills, this bundle is perfect for you. You can hang the cards on the wall, hide them, scatter them on the floor: How you choose to set it up in your classroom is up to you.
Students revisit each card text multiple times, practicing reading comprehension and critical thinking skills as they rotate around the room seeking text evidence. To ensure understanding of the subject matter, students will answer questions that can be found directly in the reading passages.
WHAT I LOVE: These activities is ready to print and go - set up time is minimal. No prior knowledge is required so it can be an exciting way to introduce each topic. Spread them out through the year - your students will start asking for more! It can even be used with a sub! No technology, instruments or specialist knowledge is needed.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Each of the 3 scavenger hunts contains:
10 Short Reading Passages
10 Questions
Student Answer Sheet
Student Directions
Teacher Directions
Teacher Answer Key
Get in the mood for a summer of sporting events with this printable escape room! Great for an end-of-year treat, fun lesson, rainy day indoor activity, summer camp, summer school, home school, birthday party and more!
What is it?
The trend of Escape Rooms shows no sign of slowing down! A series of puzzles are solved/decoded by the pupils, eventually leading to a code being revealed which allows them to “escape”. This printable escape room kit contains everything you need.
What is included?
Storyline and directions
8 puzzles
A final Crack the Code puzzle
Detailed instructions
Optional hints
Answers
Suggestions for set-up and differentiation
What’s the theme?
The theme is sports - this will be particularly popular in Summer 2024 but has been kept generic enough to be used at any time! Each of the 8 puzzles uses words from different kinds of sports, sure to capture every child’s interest! Everything from track and field to gymnastics, swimming, tennis, winter sports, equestrian and more!
What is required of the teacher?
Print the puzzles as instructed, and take ten minutes to familiarize yourself with the format of the lesson.
Who is this lesson for?
Although aimed at middle school ages, this escape room could be enjoyed by older or younger students too!
What do we love about this product?
It’s super easy to prepare and run this escape room.
No prior knowledge is required.
It’s not specific to any subject (although the theme is sports).
It’s flexible and can be used with different ages, any size of group and in any room, setting or space.
Students can work alone, in pairs or in small groups.
Students will be engaged in solving the puzzles and enjoying some fun competition.
It can be differentiated (yes, really!) with the included hint sheets.
Set-up is quick and easy, but suggestions are given if you want to step up the dramatics!
It’s sure to be a hit, especially with sporty kids!
These digital flashcards will help your students learn and revise vocal msuci concepts such as voice types, opera, chorale, lied and descant! There are 3 levels with 20 questions in each so you can choose the set that suits your class best, or differentiate by assigning different levels to individual students! This revision game is interactive and students can check their own work as they go.
Check out the video to see how the product works, and the preview to see what terms are included in each set.
The game is easy to follow and instructions are included.
PLEASE NOTE this product is a PowerPoint and requires PowerPoint to open. It will not function correctly on google slides or other alternative software.
A cappella, Accompanied, Alto, Anthem, Antiphonal, Aria, Ayre, Ballett, Baritone, Bass, Choir, Chorale, Chorus, Coloratura, Counter tenor, Da capo aria, Descant, Harmony, Lied, Madrigal, Mass, Melismatic, Mezzo soprano, Motet, Musical, Obbligato, Opera, Oratorio, Plainchant, Recitative, Round, SATB, Song cycle, Soprano, Sprechgesang, Syllabic, Tenor, Unison
This product can be used with any curriculum, however it has been designed so that level 1 is SQA National 5, level 2 is SQA higher and level 3 is SQA advanced higher. Teachers following GCSE/A level or other curricula will still be able to use it too!
These digital flashcards will help your pupils learn and revise instrumental music concepts such as orchestra, symphony, pizzicato, fugue and sonata! There are 3 levels with 20 questions in each so you can choose the set that suits your class best, or differentiate by assigning different levels to individual students! This revision game is interactive and students can check their own work as they go.
Check out the video to see how the product works, and the preview to see what terms are included in each set.
The game is easy to follow and instructions are included.
PLEASE NOTE this product is a PowerPoint and requires PowerPoint to open. It will not function correctly on google slides or other alternative software.
Alberti bass, Answer, Arco, Baroque, Basso continuo, Binary, Brass, Cadenza, Chamber music, Classical, Concertino, Concerto, Concerto grosso, Consort, Fugue, Galliard, Ground bass, Impressionism, Inversion, Leitmotif, Madrigal, Minimalism, Motet, Nationalism, Neo-classicism, Orchestra, Passacaglia, Pavan, Percussion, Piano trio, Pizzicato, Retrograde, Ripieno, Ritornello, Romantic, Rondo, Sonata, Sonata form, String quartet, Strings, Subject, Symphony, Ternary, Tierce de Picardie, Tone row, Woodwind, 20th Century
These flashcards are designed to be general enough for use with any curriculum, however teachers in Scotland will find that level 1 includes concepts up to National 5, level 2 is Higher and level 3 is Advanced Higher.
Do you need a full year Music Theory course to suit your middle or high school students? This bundle contains THREE music theory books desgined to cover basic music theory week by week. Need something that is not babyish? Are your older pupils put off by cute clipart and exercises counting animals? Are you looking for a theory course which will teach or revise the basics in an engaging but age-appropriate way? THIS is why I created this course!
This bundle contains books 1, 2 and 3 in the series. They introduce the basics of music theory, which you might want to use as revision for your classes, or to start from the beginning with older learners with no prior music experience. Topics included are:
The Treble Clef
Treble Clef Notes
Practising Treble Clef Notes
Note Values
Rest Values
Dotted Notes
Stems and Tails
Ascending, Descending, Step and Leap
Leger Lines
Bars and Bar Lines
Semiquavers and Beaming
Simple Time Signatures
Ties
Tempo
Tempo Changes
Dynamics
Further Dynamics
Bass Clef
Further Bass Clef
Accidentals
Intervals
Tone and Semitones
More Leger Lines
Compound Time
Major Key Signatures
Scales
Tonic Triads
Signs and Symbols
Sequences
Italian Terms
Each workbook also contains space for students to make notes, and a self-reflection task for them to evaluate their progress, ideal for your tracking and reporting each semester. 2 versions of each booklet are included, one with USA terms (staff, whole note, measure etc) and one with UK terms (stave, semibreve, bar etc). See the product preview for more detail.
The printable workbooks are in PDF format. Each is 14 pages long. Every topic has clear explanations and two written tasks for your students to complete. This booklet is versatile and can be used in class, as homework, with whole classes or even by individual piano teachers or instrumental teachers on a one-to-one basis. It is designed to be worked through in order, spending a little time each lesson on theory, over 30 weeks in total.
I have used this series for years with my own students, usually from age 8-14, but the clear layout makes it suitable for any age. I have also used it with adult beginner piano pupils, who did not want to work from materials aimed at children. Please let me know how you use it!
These theory workbooks are not affiliated with any particular curriculum or examination board, but are designed to cover the majority of the content of several, including:
England/Wales Key Stage 3
Scottish SQA National 5
ABRSM grade 1 theory
Trinity grade 1 theory
LCM grade 1 theory
RCM Canada grade 1-2
AMEB Australia grade 1
Looking for something more advanced? Bundle 2 contains books 4-6 which covers more advanced music theory topics. Find it in my TES shop!
This upper primary/lower secondary music listening unit is flexible and ready to use. No prep, no tech, no instruments - use it whatever your teaching situation!
Saint-Saens’ Danse Macabre is a classical favorite, especially at Halloween. Your students will be engaged in the creepy story and timeless music.
This unit lasts around 4 lessons and covers the following:
multiple listening tasks
background on composer
symphonic poem
waltz
canon
polyphonic
short rhythmic composition
theory tasks
recognising instruments
describing the music
recognising signs and symbols
creative response/non-music tasks
pupil workbook (10 pages PDF format, color and grayscale versions)
teacher notes/lesson plans with answers (4 pages PDF format)
bonus printable cards for listening activities
suggestions of differentiation/extension/enrichment activities
Included are UK and USA versions (bar/measure, crotcher/quarter note etc) as well as colour and black and white versions for your printing preference.
The audio is not included, for copyright/licensing reasons, but I have an included a link - it is easy to find on all major platforms. The only technology you require is something to play the audio from (eg a computer, CD player or bluetooth speaker) making this product ideal for teachers without a fixed room or access to technology.
No instruments are required as all rhythm exercises can be clapped.
Despite the “no instruments, no technology” label, this is a jam-packed, engaging and comprehesive unit. It will fit in to any music class and curriculum!
I really hope you enjoy this product. Don’t forget to leave a review and follow my store to find similar products on other classical pieces, with more being added all the time!
This product is aimed at approximately Key Stage 3.
Following on from Books 1-3, this series of theory workbooks will introduce your pupils to more advanced theory concepts, such as chord inversions, more key signatures and Italian terms.
Do you need music workbooks that are not babyish? Are your older learners put off by cute clipart and exercises counting animals? Are you looking for a theory course which will lead on to more complex work? THIS is why I created this course!
This bundle contains books 4-6 in the series. Topics included are:
Simple Time Groupings
Further Key Signatures
Relative Minors
Chords I, IV and V
Triplets
Further Tempo
Enharmonic
Transpose an Octave
More Signs and Symbols
Further Compound Time
Compound Time Groupings
Arpeggios
Minor Scales
Chords in Major Keys
Chords in Minor Keys
Ornaments
Cadences
Transcribing Between Clefs
Pentatonic Scales
Other Time Signatures
More Key Signatures
Inversions
Further Italian Terms
More Cadences
Circle of Fifths
Transposing
Further Intervals
More Triads
More Chord Types
Each workbook also contains space for students to make notes, and a self-reflection task for them to evaluate their progress, ideal for your tracking and reporting each semester. 2 versions of each booklet are included, one with USA terms (staff, whole note, measure etc) and one with UK terms (stave, semibreve, bar etc).
The printable workbooks are in PDF format. Each is 14 pages long. Every topic has clear explanations and two written tasks for your students to complete. These booklets are versatile and can be used in class, as homework, with whole classes or even by individual piano teachers or instrumental teachers on a one-to-one basis. They designed to be worked through in order, spending a little time each lesson on theory over an extended period of time, supplementing your usual curriculum.
I have used this series for years with my own students, usually from age 10-16, but the clear layout makes it suitable for any age. I have also used it with adult beginner piano pupils, who did not want to work from materials aimed at children. Please let me know how you use it!
These theory workbooks are not affiliated with any particular curriculum or examination board, but are at roughly the following levels.
Books 4-6 cover approximately:
ABRSM grade 2 theory
Trinity grade 2 theory
LCM grade 2 theory
RCM Canada grade 3
AMEB Australia grade 2
Scottish SQA Higher and Advanced Higher
England/Wales GCSE/Key Stage 4
Are your pupils ready for some more advanced theory such as compound time, chords and cadences? Whether you are revising music theory or teaching older learners from the beginning, you will want a Music Theory course that is not babyish, covers lots of ground and includes self reflection tasks.
This is Book 5 in the series. Books 1-3 introduce the basics of music theory, which you might want to use as revision for your classes, or to start from the beginning with older learners with no prior music experience. Books 4-6 build on basic knowledge, moving on to more complex topics. Topics included in Book 5 are:
Further Compound Time
Compound Time Groupings
Arpeggios
Minor Scales
Chords in Major Keys
Chords in Minor Keys
Ornaments
Cadences
Transcribing Between Clefs
Pentatonic Scales
The workbook also contains space for students to make notes, and a self-reflection task for them to evaluate their progress. 2 versions of the booklet are included, one with USA terms (staff, whole note, measure etc) and one with UK terms (stave, semibreve, bar etc). See the product preview for more detail.
The printable workbook is in PDF format and is 14 pages long. There is one page for each of the ten topics, each with clear explanations and two written tasks for pupils. This booklet is versatile and can be used in class, as homework, with whole classes or even by individual piano teachers or instrumental teachers on a one-to-one basis. It is designed to be worked through in order, spending a little time each lesson on theory, over 10 lessons in total.
This workbook follows on from books 1-3 and book 4. Coming soon - book 6!
I have used this booklet for years with my own pupils, usually from age 10-13, but the clear layout makes it suitable for any age. I have also used it with adult beginner piano pupils, who did not want to work from materials aimed at young children. Please let me know how you use it!
These theory workbooks are not affiliated with any particular curriculum or examination board, but books 4-6 are aimed at the following approximate levels:
ABRSM grade 2 theory
Trinity grade 2 theory
LCM grade 2 theory
RCM Canada grade 3
AMEB Australia grade 2
Scottish SQA Higher and Advanced Higher
England/Wales GCSE
Do you need a long-term Music Theory curriculum to suit your middle school students? This bundle contains SIX music theory books designed to cover music theory week by week.
Do you need music workbooks that are not babyish? Are your older learners put off by cute clipart and exercises counting animals? Are you looking for a theory course which will teach or revise the basics in an engaging but age-appropriate way and then lead on to more complex work? THIS is why I created this course!
This bundle contains all the books (1-6) in the series. They introduce/revise the basics of music theory then lead on to more advanced topics. Topics included are:
The Treble Clef
Treble Staff Notes
Practicing Treble Staff Notes
Note Values
Rest Values
Dotted Notes
Stems and Tails
Ascending, Descending, Step and Leap
Leger Lines
Measures and Bar Lines
16th notes (semiquavers) and beaming
Simple Time Signatures
Ties
Tempo
Tempo Changes
Dynamics
Further Dynamics
Bass Staff
Further Bass Staff
Accidentals
Intervals
Steps and Half Steps
More Leger Lines
Compound Time
Major Key Signatures
Scales
Tonic Triads
Signs and Symbols
Sequences
Italian Terms
Simple Time Groupings
Further Key Signatures
Relative Minors
Chords I, IV and V
Triplets
Further Tempo
Enharmonic
Transpose an Octave
More Signs and Symbols
Further Compound Time
Compound Time Groupings
Arpeggios
Minor Scales
Chords in Major Keys
Chords in Minor Keys
Ornaments
Cadences
Transcribing Between Clefs
Pentatonic Scales
Other Time Signatures
More Key Signatures
Inversions
Further Italian Terms
More Cadences
Circle of Fifths
Transposing
Further Intervals
More Triads
More Chord Types
Each workbook also contains space for students to make notes, and a self-reflection task for them to evaluate their progress, ideal for your tracking and reporting each semester. 2 versions of each booklet are included, one with USA terms (staff, whole note, measure etc) and one with UK terms (stave, semibreve, bar etc).
The printable workbooks are in PDF format. Each is 14 pages long. Every topic has clear explanations and two written tasks for your students to complete. These booklets are versatile and can be used in class, as homework, with whole classes or even by individual piano teachers or instrumental teachers on a one-to-one basis. They designed to be worked through in order, spending a little time each lesson on theory over an extended period of time, supplementing your usual curriculum.
I have used this series for years with my own students, usually from age 8-16, but the clear layout makes it suitable for any age. I have also used it with adult beginner piano pupils, who did not want to work from materials aimed at children. Please let me know how you use it!
These theory workbooks are not affiliated with any particular curriculum or examination board, but are at roughly the following levels.
Books 1-3 cover approximately:
ABRSM grade 1 theory
Trinity grade 1 theory
LCM grade 1 theory
RCM Canada grade 1-2
AMEB Australia grade 1
Scottish SQA National 5
England/Wales pre-GCSE (year 8-9)
Books 4-6 cover approximately:
ABRSM grade 2 theory
Trinity grade 2 theory
LCM grade 2 theory
RCM Canada grade 3
AMEB Australia grade 2
Scottish SQA Higher and Advanced Higher
England/Wales GCSE
Do you need music theory quizzes to test your students’ knowledge of more advanced music theory, such as intervals, compound time signatures, chords, inversions and Italian terms?
Use them for:
assessments
homework
tracking/monitoring
extension work for fast finishers
leaving for a sub
The quizzes can be used alone (see the preview for topics covered) but they have been designed to work perfectly with my set of Theory Workbooks 4-6. I use them to test pupils’ knowledge and understanding at the end of each book.
2 versions are included - UK and US terminology (crotchets/quarter notes, stave/staff etc).
There are so many music theory resources are available, but this course has been designed to progress beyond the basics, on to more complex work. There are 9 quizzes in total; 3 sets of 3. Each set is progressively harder than the last. You can spend a little time on theory each lesson, fitting it in around your usual curriculum, and giving your students an excellent grounding in musical literacy!
Do you need music theory quizzes to test your students’ knowledge of basic theory, such as treble and bass clef notes, note values, time signatures, dynamics, tempo, signs and symbols?
Use them for:
assessments
homework
tracking/monitoring
extension work for fast finishers
leaving for a sub or cover teacher
The quizzes can be used alone but they have been designed to work perfectly with my set of Theory Workbooks 1-3. I use them to test pupils’ knowledge and understanding at the end of each book.
2 versions are included - UK and US terminology (crotchets/quarter notes, stave/staff etc).
There are so many music theory resources are available, but this course has been designed with older beginners in mind, and progresses beyond the basics. There are 9 quizzes in total; 3 sets of 3. Each set is progressively harder than the last. You can spend a little time on theory each lesson, fitting it in around your usual curriculum, and giving your students an excellent grounding in musical literacy!
This is a set of 18 music theory quizzes, designed to test your students’ theory knowledge as they progress from the basics to more advanced concepts.
Use them for:
assessments
homework
tracking/monitoring
extension work for fast finishers
leaving for a sub or cover teacher
The quizzes can be used alone (see the preview for topics covered) but they have been designed to work perfectly with my set of Theory Workbooks. I use them to test my pupils’ knowledge and understanding at the end of each book.
2 versions are included - UK and US terminology (crotchets/quarter notes, stave/staff etc).
There are so many music theory resources are available, but this course has been designed with older beginners in mind, and progresses beyond the basics. There are 18 quizzes in total; 6 sets of 3. Each set is progressively harder than the last. You can spend a little time on theory each lesson, fitting it in around your usual curriculum, and giving your students an excellent grounding in musical literacy!
Are you looking for a Halloween activity for your students that reinforces their treble clef note reading and playing skills? This activity is like a treasure hunt or scavenger hunt! Your pupils will be active and engaged as they search the classroom for ghosts and use them to complete their sheet music before practising it on their instruments.
This activity will suit a range of ages. It is fun without being babyish and can be easily completed in one lesson. The sheet music can be played on any treble clef instrument.
With minimal prep (printing and hiding the ghosts), you will have a fun Halloween lesson suitable for a range of music classes. The students will go on a treasure hunt, finding the ghosts, and writing the missing notes on their sheet music.
This is a great game for a little Halloween fun, and reinforces the theory and instrumental skills the students have been working on!
Full teacher instructions are included, answers, and a lead sheet with lyrics for the teacher.
Are you looking for a Christmas activity for your music class which is fun, engaging, reinforces note recognition AND gets them playing a Christmas classic on their instruments? This printable treasure hunt is low-prep and is the perfect seasonal game for those last lessons before Christmas!
What’s included?
Pupil worksheets (color and B&W versions included)
6x elves to hide around your classroom
Teacher instructions
Answer key
Sheet music with chords and lyrics
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This lesson is planned and ready to go - all you have to do is print the sheets and hide the elves! Make it as easy or as difficult as you like. Students each get a worksheet which contains sheet music for We Wish You a Merry Christmas, but several bars are missing. They go on a treasure hunt or scavenger hunt to find the elves; each elf is holding a missing bar which the students copy onto their sheet. We love some theory reinforcement, even at Christmas! Once they have found all the elves, they will have the completed sheet music to play on their xylophone, keyboard, piano etc. Full sheet music with lyrics and chords is included if you want to lead a class performance from the piano.
I know it can be super busy as a music teacher leading up to the winter holidays. You’ve probably got concerts, shows, reports and testing going on, your festive cheer is running low, and you need something fun for your students’ final lessons before the break. This lesson plan is low-prep and can be used with multiple different age groups - print it once and use it for multiple classes! I’d suggest using from age 9-14 but check out the preview to judge for your own pupils.
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These sub plans are a must-have for your music classes! All 8 require no prep, little/no technology, and are suitable for non-specialist teachers. The worksheets are ready to print and go for cover work, supply teachers, emergencies, quiet lessons and independent work.
This set of sub plans includes:
A Year of Music
A-Z Questions
Composer Profile
Film Music Moment
Plan a Jukebox Musical
Plan a Music Festival
Song Research Task
Stop the Bus
The worksheets have been designed with convenience in mind! Print and copy a class set of each and keep them in your sub tub or folder with the overview sheets. Pupils answer on paper to save copying new sheets each time! Overview and recording sheets are included: when a cover teacher needs a lesson, you or they can see at a glance which classes have done which sheets, and which sheet will be best for that class.
Each worksheet should last a lesson (assuming 50-60 minutes) and there are suggestions of extension activities for fast finishers or to differentiate for mixed ability classes. General, open questions make these suitable for a range of ages and abilities. The sheets are dyslexia-friendly with careful choice of layout and fonts. Pupils can work independently with no assistance from the teacher, perfect for non-specialists.
The worksheets cover a range of topics so you are sure to find something any situation. Each has an icon in the corner to help you sort them quickly if they get mixed up. The range included means these can be used for many different classes. They are aimed at Y7-10 (Scottish BGE S1-3) but the open-question nature of the worksheets allow them to be used for older or younger students too.
I really hope you find this product useful! I have used these successfully with my classes for years and they are so convenient for subs.
I’d recommend pairing this resource with my Music Games Bundle - another staple to have ready in your classroom for emergencies! Or if you want to stock up your sub tub, check out my Music Sub Bundle, with 34 different sub plans!