These are little exit tickets you cut out and give to your students at the end of class. This allows them to anonymously voice what they do not understand and shows what information they learned from the lesson. These are a great resource for formative assessment.
This resource includes:
5 pages of exit tickets (8 tickets on each page
Each tickets has a space for the lesson topic to be written
Asks 3 questions to assess students learning
**Music Note Values A4 Poster/Flashcard (Junior Cycle/Leaving Cert/GCSE Music)
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There are posters of the following explaining:
Semibreve Note
Semibreve Rest
Minim Note
Minim Rest
Crotchet Note
Crotchet Rest
Quaver Note
Quaver Rest
Semiquaver Note
Semiquaver Rest
Bonus Resource
There are also seven A4 clapping exercise posters included (14 pages altogether as they include):
Clapping without aid (7 pages)
Clapping with count aid (7 pages)
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This is a study booklet for students. It helps them identify the type of learner they are and how they can improve their learning based on this. This 8 page booklet includes:
1.What type of learner are you
2.Study Tips that work for different learning styles
3.Planning guide for your subjects
4.What I know well chart
5.Study Organisation
Tips
6.Study Timetable
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Comprehensive Study Notes on Key Musical Eras – Perfect for Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate Students!
This resource offers detailed study notes and class handouts covering the essential musical eras:
Baroque
Classical
Romantic
Contemporary (20th Century)
Each A4 sheet breaks down the distinctive musical features of each era in easy-to-read bullet points, making complex concepts accessible for students. You’ll also find:
Three key composers from each era, with examples of their works
A breakdown of specific features in the music that align with each era’s characteristics
These sheets are ideal for helping students become familiar with earlier music genres while honing their ability to identify era-specific elements in the pieces they study.
Perfect for both Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate music courses!
(Preview available in the cover image)
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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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Music Quiz | Fun & Engaging Learning Tool
Challenge and enhance student knowledge with this versatile Music Quiz! Designed for music students and teachers alike, this quiz offers a dynamic way to reinforce key music theory concepts while keeping learning engaging and interactive.
Key Features:
Round 1: Key Signatures – Understand sharps, flats, and their symbols.
Round 2: Note Values – Explore note types and their beats.
Round 3: Note Names – Practice identifying notes on the treble and bass clefs.
Round 4: Tempo & Dynamics – Decode terms like Andante, Crescendo, and Presto.
Round 5: Time Signatures – Analyze rhythms for accuracy and correctness.
Round 6: Music Symbols – Learn the meaning and use of essential music symbols.
Bonus:
Reflection Section – Review and identify areas of strength and improvement, perfect for ongoing learning and exam preparation.
Whether you’re preparing for exams, leading a class, or simply testing your knowledge, this quiz provides an effective and enjoyable way to engage with core music theory concepts. Turn theory practice into a fun challenge with this indispensable music resource!
( This resource includes both a powerpoint and pdf version of the resource, as some computers change the view of presentations. )
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Student Planner | Organize, Track, and Achieve Success
Help students stay on top of their academics and personal goals with this comprehensive Student Planner! Designed to promote organization, reflection, and productivity, this planner is the perfect tool for keeping track of assignments, exams, and weekly priorities.
Features include:
Assignment Tracker – Record due dates, subjects, descriptions, and grades to never miss a deadline.
Exam Tracker – Plan and monitor study schedules for exam success.
Weekly Goals Section – Set actionable goals, reflect on achievements, and identify areas for improvement.
Weekly Planner Calendar – Organize daily tasks and manage time effectively with a detailed hourly layout.
Customizable Canva Template – Get creative and make the planner your own with an editable Canva template (link included on the last page).
Whether used in the classroom or at home, this planner empowers students to take control of their schedules, develop positive habits, and reach their full potential. Choose between the downloadable PDF for quick use or the Canva template for a personalized touch.
Stay focused, stay organized, and make every week productive with the Student Planner!
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This resource involves a back to school bingo activity. This is a great game to add to your lessons for breaking the ice after the summer break.
There is one calling card and 30 playing cards to be printed.
The words used are random words related to music.
Thank you for looking and downloading this resource!
Enjoy!
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This is a guide to help students research a topic for a CBA project (but can also be used for any research project). This is a generic guide so it will work for any subject where students need to research a topic.
The resource is two pages which include:
Understanding what research is
Ways to pick a topic
How to structure research
Where you can find information
Where to keep track of your research.
I hope this provides students with help in their research projects.
This is a 22 page booklet you can print off and take with you to a parent teacher meeting. All you need to do is fill in student names and any notes you need for the meeting.
This booklet includes:
PT Checklist
Class group notes for meeting (behaviour, parent concerns, general notes)
Subject information (Let parents know what is involved in your subject)
Results log for class groups
Checklist for which parent/guardian you have spoken to
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Music Wordsearch - Tempo and Dynamics
This wordsearch is great for students to recap key words in music.
The students must use one colour pen for finding the dynamic related words, and a different colour for finding the tempo words. This will test students knowledge, while also building their music vocabulary.
Bonus tip: Ask students to write out the definitions next to each key word.
The words involved in this resource:
Lento
Grave
Vivace
Andante
Presto
Piano
Largo
Adagio
Forte
Moderato
Pianissimo
Fortissimo
Allegro
This resource has a diagram for homophonic, monophonic and polyphonic textures of music.
There is also an activity based on texture which can be assigned as homework or extra activities.
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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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**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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This is a two page resource.
Page 1: A word search for students to recap key words
Page 2: A section for students to write the definition out for each of the words.
PDF Format
- Words in word search:
- CHORALE
- ARIA
- RECITATIVE
- CADENCE
- MODULATION
- OSTINATO
- MELISMA
- CANON
- COUNTERPOINT
- SEQUENCE
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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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There are 18 colourful blank labels in this resource.
These colourful labels are printable. Although not laminated, you can run the printed resource through a laminator, or simply place clear tape over them to add to your books and tools.
These are great for both students and teachers. If students get these, it can help them work on their organisation skills.
To use these labels:
Simply print out
Write out what you want each label to say
Laminate or simply place label on the object and cover with clear tape
(*please note: text ‘Printable labels’ will not be over the resource you download, it is there purely for cover image purposes only)
**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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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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**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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