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This resource can be used to practice rhythm identification and reading. Students can work individually or in teams to gain as many stars as they can by correctly identifying which rhythm matches the name of the character on the screen.

Lines and Spaces worksheet for all clefs. Students of all instruments can learn the notes on each staff by coming up with a phrase or sentence using the appropriate note names.

Have students create their own rhythm dice with the template provided. They can work in groups or alone to use the dice to compose rhythms that can be used in a melody, or performed alone on drums or by clapping. This lesson is perfect for a composition or performance grade. It can also be utilized as a sub plan!

Interactive Treble Clef Note Reading Lesson. Quiz students on the notes of the treble clef with this cute bee themed lesson! Students can then practice using notes on the treble clef staff to compose measures of music within the slides.

Slowly reveal clues to have students guess who the mystery musician is! Great for a morning meeting, reward activity, or end of class game. The sooner the class is able to guess the musician the more points they get! You can choose to separate students into teams.

Duplicate slides and share in google classroom or on canvas to allow student access. Have students drag and drop rhythms into each measure on their own individual slide. Students can then perform the rhythm out loud, comment or critique classmates compositions, or print composition for future performances.

Fortune Teller/Cootie Catcher for instrument family identification. Use as a study tool.

These resources will give you a variety of ways to assess composition. Each resource utilizes a different concept or format to help challenge students of various ages.

Have students create their own Melody Dice with the template provided. They can work in groups or alone to use the dice to compose a melody that can be performed on any pitched instrument, or sung out loud. This lesson is perfect for a composition or performance grade. It can also be utilized as a sub plan.

Quiz your class with facts about the month of December, the Holidays celebrated during this time of year, and the music we start to hear around the holiday season!

Use this worksheet to help assess students understanding of the different instrument families.

Color by instrument family, interactive instrument family sorting google slides, and an instrument family fortune teller!

Two slides that can be duplicated for whole class participation in a virtual setting. Slides have images of instruments and names that can be dragged across the screen for virtual matching lessons to asses student understanding of instrument families and instrument identification.

Reward choice board for students with a behavior plan.