Looking for engaging classical music activities that also support social-emotional learning (SEL)? Introduce your students to the enchanting world of Johann Strauss, the “Waltz King,” with this delightful composer study pack!

Classical music has been shown to boost self-awareness, empathy, and self-regulation in children, making it a fantastic addition to any classroom or homeschool curriculum.

Why Johann Strauss?

Johann Strauss II’s waltzes are instantly recognizable and irresistibly joyful. His music is the perfect introduction to classical music for children, sparking their imaginations and getting them moving! This pack makes exploring his iconic compositions fun, interactive, and educational.

What’s Inside the Johann Strauss Composer Study Pack?

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

• Mindful Listening Sheets: Encourage reflection and emotional connection with the music. Students choose keywords and color their emotional and weather responses.
• Biography Pages: Introduce Johann Strauss with fun facts and portrait activities. Blank pages are included for student research.
• Composer Research Sheet: Deepen learning by exploring Strauss’s background and the cultural context of his music.
• Composer Rating Activity: Engage critical thinking skills by rating Strauss’s works and matching them to seasons and musical styles.
• Word Composer Activity: A playful word puzzle using the letters of Johann Strauss’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 craft whimsical stories inspired by Strauss’s music, choosing settings, characters, and objects, then illustrating 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 and checkboxes.
• Rating Guides: Star and emoji rating guides help students evaluate the music.

Musical Selections:

This pack features eight beloved works by Johann Strauss:

• The Blue Danube
• Voices of Spring
• Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka
• Kaiser-Walzer
• Egyptian March
• Tales from the Vienna Woods
• Pizzicato Polka
• Thunder and Lightning

What Teachers Are Saying:

“Strauss was my composer of the month for October, and this resource introduced some new pieces to them and kept them more engaged while they listened. They always enjoy being able to draw!” – Heather D.

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!