“Lots of different choices for listening activities. The kids loved it. I especially love the different options to describe the music (colors, weather, etc)” – Colleen G.

Looking for engaging and educational music activities? Introduce your students to the monumental music of Ludwig van Beethoven, a composer who bridged the Classical and Romantic eras with some of the most influential music ever written. This comprehensive activity pack is bursting with resources to explore his iconic sonatas and symphonies, delve into his life and times, and ignite a passion for classical music.

Why Teach Beethoven?

Beethoven’s music is powerful, passionate, and deeply moving. It represents a turning point in music history and continues to inspire listeners of all ages. This pack makes exploring his extraordinary compositions fun, interactive, and educational.

What’s Inside the Beethoven Activity Pack?

This resource is jam-packed with activities designed to engage young learners and deepen their appreciation for Beethoven’s music:

• 2-Page Resource Guide: A helpful overview of the pack’s contents and suggestions for use.
• Composer Fact Sheet: Introduce Beethoven with key biographical information.
• Composer Home Research: Combine music with geography! Students research Beethoven’s home country of Germany.
• Family Tree & Seasons Activity: Explore Beethoven’s family and connect his music to the seasons.
• Word Composer: A playful word puzzle using the letters of Ludwig van Beethoven’s name.
• Birthday Boxes (Count & Color): A fun birthday-themed activity.
• Composer Rating Sheet: A simple way for students to evaluate Beethoven’s works.
• Reflection/Journal Page: Encourage personal reflection and creative writing inspired by the music.
• Listening Sheet Star Rating Guide: Help students evaluate the music with a star rating system.
• Multiple Listening Sheet Options: Cater to different learning styles with a variety of listening sheet formats. As one teacher, Colleen G., noted, “Lots of different choices for listening activities. The kids loved it. I especially love the different options to describe the music (colors, weather, etc).”
• Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets: Unique and engaging ways for students to connect with the emotional landscape of Beethoven’s music.

Printable Listening Sheets (Two Pages Per Piece!):

This pack includes activities for a wide range of Beethoven’s most celebrated works:

• Orchestral Masterpieces: All 9 Symphonies!
• Iconic Piano Works: “Moonlight Sonata,” Für Elise, and numerous other Piano Sonatas (including “Pathétique,” “Appassionata,” “Waldstein,” “Hammerklavier,” and more!)
• Other Classics: “Ode to Joy,” Piano Concerto No. 5, Violin Concerto in D Major, and more!

Perfect for:

• Music Sub Plans
• Classroom Music Activities
• Homeschool Music Curriculum
• Engaging Students with Classical Music
• Exploring Composer Biographies

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!