Looking for engaging classical music activities for your classroom or homeschool? Dive into the fascinating world of Charles Ives with this comprehensive composer study pack!

More than just music appreciation, this resource nurtures social-emotional learning (SEL) by connecting with feelings, inspiring creativity, and fostering mindful listening. Did you know that listening to classical music can enhance self-awareness, empathy, and self-regulation in children? Give your students the gift of SEL through the power of music!

Why Charles Ives?

Charles Ives was a groundbreaking American composer known for his unique and often experimental musical style. Introducing children to his music opens their ears to new sonic landscapes and encourages them to think outside the box. This pack makes exploring his work fun and accessible!

What’s Inside the Charles Ives Composer Study Pack?

This jam-packed resource includes everything you need to create a rich and immersive learning experience:

• Mindful Listening Sheets: Encourage self-reflection and emotional connection with music. Students choose keywords and color their emotional and weather experiences inspired by Ives’ compositions.
• Biography Pages: Introduce Charles Ives with fun fact sheets and creative portrait activities. Blank pages are included for student research, promoting independent learning.
• Composer Research Sheet: Deepen learning by exploring Ives’ background and the cultural context of his music. Research prompts include capital, continent, population, food, and more!
• Composer Rating Activity: Engage critical thinking skills by rating Ives’ works and connecting them to seasons and musical styles.
• Word Composer Activity: A playful word puzzle using the letters of Charles Ives’ name, boosting vocabulary and spelling skills.
• Listen and Color: Combine art and music! Students color characters while listening, circling keywords that describe their auditory journey.
• Classical Fairy Tale & Space Tale: Ignite imaginations with these unique listening sheets! Students craft whimsical stories inspired by Ives’ music, choosing settings, characters, and objects, then bringing their tales to life through drawings.
• Listen and Draw: Dedicated drawing pages for capturing music-inspired artwork, perfect for younger students and classroom displays.
• Emoji Checkbox Listening: A fun and modern way for students to express their feelings and imaginative experiences while listening, using emojis and checkboxes.
• Rating Guides: Star and emoji rating guides help students evaluate the music, encouraging critical listening skills.

Featured Music Activities:

This pack features eight key works by Charles Ives, providing a diverse range of musical experiences!

• String Quartet No. 1
• Symphony No. 1 in D Minor
• Central Park in the Dark
• The Unanswered Question
• Symphony No. 2
• Piano Trio
• Violin Sonata No. 1
• Three Places in New England

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!