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I am a middle music/theatre arts teacher living and teaching in the United States. I have over 27 years experience of teaching and creating resources. My main instrument is piano. I have a Masters Degree in music. In addition, I have my own private studio where I teach piano, guitar, and voice lessons.

I am a middle music/theatre arts teacher living and teaching in the United States. I have over 27 years experience of teaching and creating resources. My main instrument is piano. I have a Masters Degree in music. In addition, I have my own private studio where I teach piano, guitar, and voice lessons.
FREE DIGITAL Music Theory Lesson 1: The Staff - Self Grading-No Prep
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FREE DIGITAL Music Theory Lesson 1: The Staff - Self Grading-No Prep

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This complete no-prep, self-grading lesson covers the music theory topic, The Staff. The lesson is built using Google Forms and includes a diagram explaining the lesson topic. This lesson is designed with the busy music teacher in mind–just download and assign. The Google Form will take care of the rest! Perfect activity for Music Class, Band, and piano. Completion time depends on student ability. The lesson flows as follows: The self-explanatory diagram is provided within the form so students can reference it as needed. Students answer the assessment question at their own pace. It’s a multiple choice digital activity. Students “submit” their work after completion. The activity is automatically self-graded upon submission for automatic feedback. You can integrate these music theory lessons in Google Classroom™, SeeSaw, Canvas, and most all learning management systems. What is included: Google Classroom THE STAFF Code Digital Music Theory Diagram & Information Sheet (PDF) This product is a GOOGLE CLASSROOM music theory lesson that is self-graded. Introduce the music staff by using the PDF copy of THE MUSIC STAFF (either through digital means or by handout). I’ve included the diagram in the Google Form so students use it as a reference if needed. (After you make a copy of it, feel free to delete it if you wish. You can always make another copy of the original again if needed). It’s a multiple choice digital activity. Students need to “submit” their work after completion. The activity is automatically self-graded to save you time.
GOOGLE CLASSROOM Music Theory: Semibreve/Minim/Crotchet
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GOOGLE CLASSROOM Music Theory: Semibreve/Minim/Crotchet

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**What is included: Semibreve/Minim/Crotchet DISTANT LEARNING Google Classroom Code Digital Music Theory Diagram & Information Sheet (PDF) This product is a GOOGLE CLASSROOM music theory lesson that is self-graded.** Introduce the music staff by using the PDF copy of Semibreve/Minim/Crotchet DISTANT LEARNING (either through digital means or by handout). I’ve included the diagram in the Google Form so students use it as a reference if needed. (After you make a copy of it, feel free to delete it if you wish. You can always make another copy of the original again if needed). It’s a multiple choice digital activity. Students need to “submit” their work after completion. The activity is automatically self-graded to save you time.
Christmas Jeopardy Game
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Christmas Jeopardy Game

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**Get your students into the holiday spirit with Professor B’s Christmas Jeopardy! ** This interactive game is filled with holiday trivia fun. Designed with Powerpoint Version 16.19, Professor B’s Christmas Jeopardy has exciting animations, transitions, jeopardy music and more! The categories are: Picture This! (students identify Christmas Carols via pictures) Name That Tune (students identify holiday songs by listening to music excerpts) Christmas Characters (students must decipher clues to identify holiday characters) Holiday Movies (students must identify classic and popular holiday movies) Quotable Quotes (students must identify the character/movie by the popular quotes used as clues) Colorful, engaging and fun for everyone!
Google Classroom: The Story of the Nutcracker
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Google Classroom: The Story of the Nutcracker

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What is included: Google Slide Show - The Story of the Nutcracker Video Clips of The Nutcracker Ballet Google Quiz - Multiple Choice/Self-Grading Introduce your students to The Nutcracker using Google Slides! This product tells the story of The Nutcracker and includes video clips of different ballet productions so students can experience the art of ballet. At the end, students are provided a link to a comprehension quiz about the slideshow and video clips. The quiz is self-grading upon submitting. Teachers can project the google slideshow on a smart board or on a television and experience the The Story of the Nutcracker together. OR the teacher can place the presentation in their Google Classroom and have students work on it individually. Important: Please make sure you have access to Youtube and Google Classroom.
Celebrate the Winter Holidays Activity Sheets
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Celebrate the Winter Holidays Activity Sheets

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Winter Holiday Fun for Middle Schoolers! What is included: Celebrate the Winter Holidays WORD SEARCH Celebrate the Winter Holidays CROSSWORD Celebrate the Winter Holidays NAME THE HOLIDAY SONG Celebrate the Winter Holidays WORD SCRAMBLE Celebrate the Winter Holidays SANTA MAZE Celebrate the Winter Holidays COLOR BY NUMBER activity sheet Celebrate the Winter Holidays ANSWER KEYS This packet of 6 activities sheets incorporate elements of Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. The activity sheets are ready to print, copy, and use- no other prep necessary. An answer key is included. These puzzle/activity sheets are great to use as a filler activity, stations, substitute lesson plans, or just for fun!
Discover The Nutcracker! Worksheets
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Discover The Nutcracker! Worksheets

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Winter Holiday Fun for Middle Schoolers! What is included: Discover The Nutcracker COOL FACTS Sheet Discover The Nutcracker WORD SEARCH Discover The Nutcracker CROSSWORD Discover The Nutcracker WORD SCRAMBLE Discover The Nutcracker Ballerina MAZE Celebrate the Winter Holidays ANSWER KEYS This packet (5 activity sheets) provides a great way to review information after studying The Nutcracker. The activity sheets are ready to print, copy, and use- no other prep necessary. An answer key is included. These puzzle/activity sheets are great to use as a filler activity, stations, substitute lesson plans, or just for fun!
Discover A Christmas Carol! Worksheets
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Discover A Christmas Carol! Worksheets

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Winter Holiday Fun for Middle Schoolers! What is included: Discover A Christmas Carol COOL FACTS Sheet Discover A Christmas Carol Story Summary Discover A Christmas Carol WORD SEARCH Discover A Christmas Carol CROSSWORD Discover A Christmas Carol WORD SCRAMBLE Discover A Christmas Carol MAZE Discover A Christmas Carol ANSWER KEYS This packet (5 activity sheets, 8 information sheets) provides a great way to review information after studying Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. The activity sheets are ready to print, copy, and use- no other prep necessary. An answer key is included. These puzzle/activity sheets are great to use as a filler activity, stations, substitute lesson plans, or just for fun!
Composer Who Wants to be a Millionaire J.S. Bach Review
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Composer Who Wants to be a Millionaire J.S. Bach Review

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Are you looking for an engaging way to to review facts about J.S. Bach? Professor B’s Composer Who Wants to be a Millionaire: J.S. Bach is a game show review for CSI: Who is Johann Sebastian Bach. It uses the same rules as if your were watching the television game show. It is a fun way for students to review information on this great composer. Designed with Powerpoint Version 16.19, Professor B’s Composer Who Wants to be a Millionaire: J.S. Bach has exciting animations, transitions, game show music and more! This game is a great finale (culminating review) to use with CSI - Who is Johann Sebastian Bach Powerpoint/Activity Sheet Bundle or by itself. Your students will love it! Instruction sheet is included. Engaging and fun for everyone!
Composer Series Investigations - Who is Johann Sebastian Bach Power Point/Activity Sheets Bundle
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Composer Series Investigations - Who is Johann Sebastian Bach Power Point/Activity Sheets Bundle

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What is included: CSI J.S. Bach Powerpoint CSI J.S. Bach PDF copy of the powerpoint CSI Detective Activity Packet Detective Information Sheet Word Search Crossword puzzle Secret Message Sheet Mind Scrambler Reader’s Theatre Skit Detective Fact Checker Activity Escape Room Mystery Message Johann Sebastian Bach has gone missing and the police need expert detectives on the case! Your students will love Professor B’s CSI (Composer Series Investigation)-Who is Johann Sebastian Bach Powerpoint/Activity Sheet Bundle. The powerpoint presentation (PPT Version 16.10 is an exciting way to introduce students to Bach. There is a PDF file for your convenience. Hidden clues, secret letters, mystery messages and a “Reader’s Theatre” skit are included culminating in a virtual “escape room” activity at the end!
Composer Who Wants to be a Millionaire Handel Review
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Composer Who Wants to be a Millionaire Handel Review

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Are you looking for an engaging way to to review facts about Handel? Professor B’s Composer Who Wants to be a Millionaire: Handel is a game show review for CSI: Who is George Frideric Handel. It uses the same rules as if your were watching the television game show. It is a fun way for students to review information on this great composer. Designed with Powerpoint Version 16.19, Professor B’s Composer Who Wants to be a Millionaire: Handel has exciting animations, transitions, game show music and more! *This game is a great finale to use with CSI - Who is George Frideric Handel Powerpoint/Activity Sheet Bundle or by itself. *Your students will love it! Instruction sheet is included. Engaging and fun for everyone!
Composer Series Investigations - Who is George Frideric Handel Power Point/Activity Sheets Bundle
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Composer Series Investigations - Who is George Frideric Handel Power Point/Activity Sheets Bundle

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What is included: CSI Handel Powerpoint CSI Handel PDF copy of the powerpoint CSI Detective Activity Packet Detective Information Sheet Word Search Crossword puzzle Secret Message Sheet Mind Scrambler Reader’s Theatre Skit Detective Fact Checker Activity Escape Room Mystery Message Help! George Frideric Handel has gone missing and the police need expert detectives on the case! Your students will love Professor B’s CSI (Composer Series Investigation)-Who is George Frideric Handel Powerpoint/Activity Sheet Bundle. The powerpoint presentation (PPT Version 16.10 is an exciting way to introduce students to Handel. There is a PDF file for your convenience. Hidden clues, secret letters, mystery messages and a "Reader’s Theatre skit are included culminating in a virtual “escape room” activity at the end!
A Brief History of Renaissance Theatre Power Point/Activity Sheets Bundle
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A Brief History of Renaissance Theatre Power Point/Activity Sheets Bundle

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WHAT IS INCLUDED: Powerpoint Presentation “A Brief History of Renaissance Theatre” PDF “A Brief History of Renaissance Theatre” Activity Sheet “A Brief History of Renaissance Theatre” Activity Sheet Answer Sheet Word Search Word Search Answer Sheet Crossword Puzzle Crossword Puzzle Answer Sheet Take your students back in time with this drama/theater bundle where theatre and history unite! This collection is great for a general drama/theatre class, language arts class and much more! “A Brief History of Renaissance Theatre” powerpoint presentation is packed with information about the origins and evolution of theatre. It is colorful and appealing for all ages. I have included exciting transitions and subtle sound effects to the work. In addition, there is a PDF copy of the presentation for your convenience. The activity sheet is multiple choice that works well as a follow-up activity or students may choose to complete while viewing the presentation. The Word Search activity sheet has keywords correlating with the presentation. There is also a crossword puzzle to reinforce vocabulary. Duration of lesson: 2-4 days
A Brief History of Medieval Theatre Power Point/Activity Sheets Bundle
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A Brief History of Medieval Theatre Power Point/Activity Sheets Bundle

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WHAT IS INCLUDED: Powerpoint Presentation “A Brief History of Medieval Theatre” PDF “A Brief History of Medieval Theatre” Activity Sheet “A Brief History of Medieval Theatre” Activity Sheet Answer Sheet Word Search Word Search Answer Sheet Crossword Puzzle Crossword Puzzle Answer Sheet Take your students back in time with this drama/theater bundle where theatre and history unite! This collection is great for a general drama/theatre class, language arts class and much more! “A Brief History of Medieval Theatre” powerpoint presentation is packed with information about the origins and evolution of theatre. It is colorful and appealing for all ages. I have included exciting transitions and subtle sound effects to the work. In addition, there is a PDF copy of the presentation for your convenience. The activity sheet is multiple choice that works well as a follow-up activity or students may choose to complete while viewing the presentation. The Word Search activity sheet has keywords correlating with the presentation. There is also a crossword puzzle to reinforce vocabulary. Duration of lesson: 2-4 days
A Brief History of Roman Theatre Power Point/Activity Sheets Bundle
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A Brief History of Roman Theatre Power Point/Activity Sheets Bundle

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WHAT IS INCLUDED: Powerpoint Presentation “A Brief History of Roman Theatre” PDF “A Brief History of Roman Theatre” Activity Sheet “A Brief History of Roman Theatre” Activity Sheet Answer Sheet Word Search Word Search Answer Sheet Crossword Puzzle Crossword Puzzle Answer Sheet Take your students back in time with this drama/theater bundle where theatre and history unite! This collection is great for a general drama/theatre class, language arts class and much more! “A Brief History of Roman Theatre” powerpoint presentation is packed with information about the origins and evolution of theatre. It is colorful and appealing for all ages. I have included exciting transitions and subtle sound effects to the work. In addition, there is a PDF copy of the presentation for your convenience. The activity sheet is multiple choice that works well as a follow-up activity or students may choose to complete while viewing the presentation. The Word Search activity sheet has keywords correlating with the presentation. There is also a crossword puzzle to reinforce vocabulary. Duration of lesson: 2-4 days
A Brief History of Greek Theatre Power Point/Activity Sheets Bundle
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A Brief History of Greek Theatre Power Point/Activity Sheets Bundle

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WHAT IS INCLUDED: Powerpoint Presentation “A Brief History of Greek Theatre” PDF “A Brief History of Greek Theatre” Activity Sheet “A Brief History of Greek Theatre” Activity Sheet Answer Sheet Word Search Word Search Answer Sheet Crossword Puzzle Crossword Puzzle Answer Sheet Take your students back in time with this drama/theater bundle where theatre and history unite! This collection is great for a general drama/theatre class, language arts class and much more! “A Brief History of Greek Theatre” powerpoint presentation is packed with information about the origins of theatre. It is colorful and appealing for all ages. I have included exciting transitions and subtle sound effects to the work. In addition, there is a PDF copy of the presentation for your convenience. The activity sheet is multiple choice that works well as a follow-up activity or students may choose to complete while viewing the presentation. The Word Search activity sheet has keywords correlating with the presentation. There is also a crossword puzzle to reinforce vocabulary. Duration of lesson: 2-4 days
A Brief History of Primitive Theatre Power Point/Activity Sheets Bundle
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A Brief History of Primitive Theatre Power Point/Activity Sheets Bundle

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WHAT IS INCLUDED: Powerpoint Presentation “A Brief History of Primitive Theater” PDF “A Brief History of Primitive Theater” Activity Sheet “A Brief History of Primitive Theater” Activity Sheet Answer Sheet Word Search Word Search Answer Sheet Crossword Puzzle Crossword Puzzle Answer Sheet Take your students back in time with this drama/theater bundle where theater and history unite! This collection is great for a general drama/theater class, language arts class and much more! “A Brief History of Primitive Theater” powerpoint presentation is packed with information about the origins of theater. It is colorful and appealing for all ages. I have included exciting transitions and subtle sound effects to the work. In addition, there is a PDF copy of the presentation for your convenience. The activity sheet is multiple choice that works well as a follow-up activity or students may choose to complete while viewing the presentation. The Word Search activity sheet has keywords correlating with the presentation. There is also a crossword puzzle to reinforce vocabulary. Duration of lesson: 2-4 days
Composer Who Wants to be a Millionaire Beethoven Review
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Composer Who Wants to be a Millionaire Beethoven Review

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Are you looking for an engaging way to to review facts about Beethoven? **Professor B’s Composer Who Wants to be a Millionaire: Beethoven **is a game show review for CSI: Who is Ludwig van Beethoven. It uses the same rules as if your were watching the television game show. It is a fun way for students to review information on this great composer. Designed with Powerpoint Version 16.19, Professor B’s Composer Who Wants to be a Millionaire: Beethoven has exciting animations, transitions, game show music and more! This game is a great finale to use with CSI - Who is Ludwig van Beethoven Powerpoint/Activity Sheet Bundle or by itself. Your students will love it! Instruction sheet is included. Engaging and fun for everyone!
Guitar Anatomy Power Point and Activity Sheets
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Guitar Anatomy Power Point and Activity Sheets

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WHAT IS INCLUDED: Powerpoint Presentation “Guitar Anatomy” PDF “Guitar Anatomy” Quiz “Guitar Anatomy” Quiz Answer Sheet Guitar Anatomy Crossword Puzzle Answer Sheet to Crossword Puzzle This bundle is a great way to introduce your students to the parts of the guitar! Included is an eye-catching powerpoint presentation that outlines parts of the guitar. There is also a PDF version for printing. The crossword puzzle is a great way to review. The multiple choice quiz includes colorful pictures for students to identify.
Composer Series Investigations: Who is Ludwig van Beethoven? Powerpoint/Activity Sheet Bundle
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Composer Series Investigations: Who is Ludwig van Beethoven? Powerpoint/Activity Sheet Bundle

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What is included: CSI Beethoven Power Point CSI Beethoven PDF copy of the Power Point CSI Detective Activity Packet *Detective Information Sheet *Word Search *Crossword Puzzle *Secret Message Sheet *Mind Scrambler Activity *Reader’s Theatre Skit *Detective Fact Checker Worksheet *Escape Room Mystery Message Ludwig van Beethoven has gone missing and the police need expert detectives on the case! Your students will love CSI: Who is Ludwig van Beethoven Power Point/Activity Sheets Bundle. The power point presentation is an exciting way to introduce students to Beethoven. There is a PDF file for your convenience. Hidden clues, secret letters, mystery messages and a “Reader’s Theatre” skit are included culminating in a virtual “escape room” activity at the end! Answer Keys are included.
Music Theory - The Treble Clef and Staff Power Point Presentation
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Music Theory - The Treble Clef and Staff Power Point Presentation

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This Power Point is a wonderful way to introduce the Treble Clef to your students! The presentation builds upon the music staff and provides easy steps for students to begin identifying and reading music notes on the Treble staff. It is an excellent way to introduce basic concepts and/or use as a review for more advanced students.