Need easy, no-prep music lessons during testing week?

This testing week music survival kit (K-5) is your go to solution for sub plans, low energy days, and unpredictable schedules--without sacrificing meaningful music instruction.

Designed for busy music teachers, this resource includes engaging, student friendly activities that require no prep and can be used across multiple grade levels.

What's Included?

Independent Music Activities for K-5

• Playlist Project
• Music Listening Color & Analyze Sheets (includes both upper and lower elementary options)
• Music Journal (grades 2-5)

Rhythm Activities and Worksheets

• Rhythm Composing Worksheet
• 2 Rhythm Practice Sheets
• Includes a video mini lesson so students can work independently

Tried and True No Prep Music Games (K-5)

• 4 classroom tested music games with clear, step by step instructions
• Includes a QR code music playlist of enhance engagement

Flexible Lesson Planning

• Each activity takes approximately 5-10 minutes
• Combine activities to create 30-60 minute music lessons over a period of several classes
• Perfect for filling short or interrupted class periods

Perfect For:

• Testing week music lessons
• Music sub plans (emergency sub tub ready!)
• Low energy days or teacher burnout days
• End of year music activities
• Weird schedule days

Why You'll Love This Resource:

• No prep music lessons
• Easy for substitutes and non music teachers
• Keeps students engaged with independent work
• Includes video instruction for student led learning
• Works for K-5 elementary music classes

Materials Needed

• pencils/crayons for some activities
• Optional: device for QR/video access

These are tried and true music lesson plans used in a real classroom during testing weeks, designed to help you stay STRESS FREE while keep students actively engaged!