Need engaging classical music activities that also support social-emotional learning? Introduce your students to the beautiful and expressive music of Frédéric Chopin with this comprehensive composer study pack! Classical music has been shown to enhance self-awareness, empathy, and self-regulation in children, making it a wonderful addition to any classroom or homeschool.

Why Teach Frédéric Chopin?

Chopin’s music is full of emotion, from delicate and lyrical melodies to powerful and dramatic passages. His works are perfect for exploring feelings and inspiring creativity in young listeners. This pack makes discovering his masterpieces fun, interactive, and educational.

What’s Inside the Frédéric Chopin Composer Study Pack?

This resource is packed with activities to engage young learners and deepen their appreciation for Chopin’s music:

• Mindful Listening Sheets: Encourage reflection and emotional connection. Students choose keywords and color their emotional and weather responses to the music.
• Biography Pages: Introduce Frédéric Chopin with fun facts and portrait activities. Blank pages are included for student research.
• Composer Research Sheet: Explore Chopin’s background and the cultural context of his music.
• Composer Rating Activity: Engage critical thinking skills by rating Chopin’s works and connecting them to seasons and musical styles.
• Word Composer Activity: A playful word puzzle using the letters of Frédéric Chopin’s name.
• Listen and Color: Combine art and music! Students color while listening, circling keywords that describe their auditory journey.
• Classical Fairy Tale & Space Tale: Ignite imaginations! Students create whimsical stories inspired by Chopin’s music, then illustrate their tales.
• Listen and Draw: Dedicated drawing pages for capturing music-inspired artwork.
• Emoji Checkbox Listening: A fun way for students to express their feelings and imaginative experiences using emojis.
• Rating Guides: Star and emoji rating guides help students evaluate the music.

Musical Selections:

This pack features eight of Chopin’s most beloved compositions:

• Ballade No. 2 in F Major
• Fantaisie-Impromptu
• Piano Sonata No. 2
• Nocturne in E Flat Major, Op. 2, No. 2
• Piano Sonata No. 3
• Piano Concerto No. 1
• Polonaise in A-Flat Major, Op. 53
• Etude Op. 10, No. 12

What Teachers Are Saying:

“Great resource!” – Katherine P.

Is the Music Included?

All of our activities are printable downloads and do not include any music samples, but we only feature selections that are readily available on YouTube and your favorite streaming services! No musical training is required making these great for everyday fun, sub plans, and even send-home packets!