Peter and the Wolf - Music Module

Peter and the Wolf – Complete Music Unit
A fully‑differentiated, story‑based music unit for Preschool–Grade 5
Bring Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf to life with this beautifully structured, mixed‑age music unit designed to make teaching musical storytelling joyful, accessible, and developmentally appropriate. Children explore character, motif, timbre, orchestral families, and narrative through one of the most iconic pieces of programme music ever written.

Across five complete lessons, learners meet each character through its instrument and motif, discover how composers use musical elements to tell stories, and build confidence responding to music through movement, drama, drawing, and early composition. Every lesson includes clear guidance, differentiated activities, listening prompts, and printable worksheets for Early Years, Lower Primary, and Upper Primary.

What’s Included
5 complete, ready‑to‑teach lessons

Differentiated activities for Preschool–Grade 5

Printable worksheets for every lesson

Clear explanations of orchestral families and instrument timbres

Listening maps, drawing tasks, drama activities, and motif work

A warm, parent‑friendly guide for home‑ed families

Cross‑curricular links (Literacy, Art, Drama, PSHE)

A consistent, easy‑to-follow structure for teachers and families

Skills Children Will Build
Understanding how music tells stories

Recognising instruments and orchestral families

Identifying motifs and character themes

Responding creatively through movement, drama, and art

Using musical vocabulary confidently

Developing imaginative thinking and narrative skills

Perfect For
Classroom teachers

Home‑educating families

Music specialists and non‑specialists

Mixed‑age groups

Creative curriculum planning

Anyone wanting an engaging, accessible way to teach music

Why Teachers Love This Unit
It’s structured, differentiated, and genuinely easy to teach. Children connect instantly with the characters and learn meaningful musical skills through playful, story‑driven activities. No specialist equipment needed — just curiosity, imagination, and music.