August 10, 2023
FREE Music Theory Worksheets for Kids

FREE Music Theory Worksheets for Kids

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I am so excited to share this amazing resource with you. I created a this music lapbook filled with music theory worksheets and activities to teach kids about musical notes, musical instruments, dynamic marks, rhythm, and so much more. FREE Music theory worksheets and resources o help teach toddler, preschool, kindergarten, and homeschool children about music. You will find elements to teach about different instruments, rhythm, flashcards, middle C, Peter and the Wolfe, and so much more. Simply download pdf file with free music theory worksheets and you are ready to dive into music theory, notes, and so much more with your elementary age kids from pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade students.

Free Music lapbook filled with music theory worksheets and activities to teach kids about musical notes, musical instruments, dynamic marks, rhythm, and so much more. FREE Music theory worksheets and resources o help teach toddler, preschool, kindergarten, and homeschool children about music. You will find elements to teach about different instruments, rhythm, flashcards, middle C, Peter and the Wolfe, and so much more. Simply download pdf file with free music theory worksheets and you are ready to dive into music theory, notes, and so much more with your elementary age kids from pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade students.

Music theory worksheets

I LOVE music!! My favorite subject in school was choir. To say I love to sint may be an understatement); and I  am a VERY proud Alto (although I sang Tenor when needed).  I also play the flute and dabbled with the piano, guitar, trumpet, and clarinet. Can you tell I love music?  So it should be no surprise that I want my kids to not only love listening to music, but appreciate it as well. Help kids learn to love music and understand how to read music, clap rhythm, what notes are on the bass and treble cleves, the instruments in an orchestra for kids, dynamics, and so much more with this fun introduction to music for kids. We’ve included music theory worksheets and hands on matching games and music activities to make laerning about music FUN!

Music Worksheets for Kids

Start by scrolling to the bottom of the post, under the terms of use, and click on the text link that says >> Download <<. The pdf file will open in a new window for you to save the freebie and print the template.

music theory worksheets

Free printable music worksheets

I put together the {FREE} Musical Lapbook printable to help my kids learn more about music. There are 60 pages in this free pack!! Here’s what’s in it:

Free music labook and music worksheets for preschool and homeschool kids
  • Patterns (to make or clap)
  • Musical Math (learning how many beats a note gets)
  • Woodwind, Brass, String, Percussion Instruments
  • Piano/Note Flashcards (for learning music & piano readiness)
  • Game Cards (use cards to play memory, go fish, sort, and a variety of
    others)
  • Puzzles (3 levels)
  • Dynamics (piano & forte)
  • High/Low Notes (Treble & Bass Cleff)
  • Orchestra Seating Chart
  • Counting Orchestra instruments
  • Note Color Mini-book
  • The Story of Middle C Mini-book
  • Peter & The Wolfe flaps (learning about instrument sounds &
    emotions)
teaching kids about music notes, rhythm, dynamics, musical instruments, base clef, treble clef and more

There are also some music worksheet printables to help your child reinforce concepts in the lapbook. I think both the lapbook & worksheets are great for using with all your kids together and is adaptable for kids from 3-10 years of age.

Tubby the Tuba (Book & CD)Shop on AmazonWhen Step Met SkipShop on AmazonSergei Prokofiev’s Peter an…Shop on AmazonThe Carnival of the Animals…Shop on AmazonNever Play Music Right Next…Shop on AmazonThe Story Orchestra: Carniv…Shop on AmazonThe Story Orchestra: Swan L…Shop on AmazonThe Story Orchestra: Four S…Shop on AmazonThe Story Orchestra: The Ma…Shop on AmazonWild SymphonyShop on AmazonWelcome to Jazz: A Swing-Al…Shop on AmazonWelcome to the Symphony: A …Shop on AmazonFamily Dynamics: Embrace Yo…Shop on AmazonAllegro: A Musical Journey …Shop on Amazon

Music Picture Books for Kids

There are so many fabulous books to teach kinds about insruments, the orchestra, and music! Our favorite is Tubby the Tuba which includes a listening CD with fantastic music!

Kids Make Music!: Clapping …Shop on AmazonKids Make Music!: Clapping …Shop on AmazonSet of 3 Kids Musical Instr…Shop on AmazonWoodstock Kid’s Accordion (…Shop on AmazonB. toys – Musical Drum- 7…Shop on AmazonDIFFYBOX Xylophone for Kids…Shop on AmazonChriffer Kids Musical Instr…Shop on AmazonFunshpiel Clarinet Musical …Shop on AmazonViolin Toy for Kids,Premium…Shop on AmazonCrafteem Colored Harmonica …Shop on AmazonRainmaker Stick, Rain Stick…Shop on AmazonYOLOPLUS+ 17 Inch Kids Ukul…Shop on Amazon

Music History For Kids

We have worked through Color the Classics. This program is AMAZING!! I HIGHLY recommend it whole heartedly (nope, I do not get any money or even a discount for saying so =-)  You get a coloring book with about 6 illustrations per composer and a CD. The idea is that you:

  1. Read the short page of information about the illustration as your child looks at the picture
  2. Your child colors the illustration while listening to music composed by that composer.
  3. The multi-sensory experience will help your child retain more of what he’s learned because he is hearing information, coloring illustration about the information, and hearing the music all at the same time. By the time you finish 6 lessons hearing the musical style & learning new facts about the composers life each time your child will retain much of what they learn.

At library story time the other day we looked up and announced to me that the music playing in the background was Tchaikovsky. He was right, the librarian was impressed, and I was so thrilled!!

There are 6 books in the series:

{$19.95 for the book & ~60 minute CD) – We are completing 1 book + some Christmas + some Patriotic Classics each year for a 4 year rotation

  • Godly Composers I – Vivaldi, Bach, Handel, and Haydn
  • Composers II – Telleman, Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Dvorak
  • Composers III –  Beethoven, Strauss,Jr., Brahms and Tchaikovsky
  • Hymns Writers – Luther, Watts, Wesley, Newton, and Crosby
  • Patriotic Classics – Yankee Doodle, The Star Spangled Banner, My Country ‘Tis of Thee, Battle Hymn of the Republic, and America the Beautiful
  • Christmas Carols – 13 Christmas Carols

You are allowed to make photo copies for use with your own children!! So I can use this with all my children

Music for Kids

Looking for more fun and free printables and resources to teach kids music? Try these:

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music lapbook and worksheets for teaching kids ato read music, about the staff, notes, musical instruments, dynamics, and more

Music worksheets

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  1. Rita Avatar

    This is an awesome lesson plan idea. I want to make one for our music teacher at school. Thank you for sharing. Do you have the directions on how to put it together? Thank you and have a blessed weekend,

  2. Eva Avatar
    Eva

    All your free downloads are IMPOSSIBLE to access-that might turn people off your great suggestions-I’m sure there is a way to make them more user( busy parents) friendly

    1. Beth Gorden Avatar

      I’m so sorry you are having trouble. I am very open to suggestions =) Ads are a necessity as they pay for groceries on our table while keeping my materials free for families …. I’ve tried to make it predicable – all downloads are at the bottom, under the terms of use, and they are a text link that says >> Download <<. But if you have suggestions, I am all ears =)

  3. Elizabeth Avatar
    Elizabeth

    Beth, Thank you so much for sharing the free lesson plans. I am super excited to use these next year, as we are a homeschool family. You did a fantastic job!

  4. Kaly Avatar
    Kaly

    These are a wonderful resource! As a musician myself, and a homeschooling mom, I want my kids to grow up learning music. Thank you!

  5. Marilyn Avatar
    Marilyn

    Hi Beth!
    I just wanted to send a thankyou from the bottom of my heart! I love music and I was praying for a way to teach my kids about notes and theory and even instruments over time..and I came across your sight and I’m so very thankful and excited for these resources!..I’m not very educated in music, and really want my kids to get an early start and you’ve made it possible…

  6. SARAH BAXTER Avatar
    SARAH BAXTER

    Thank you! I am teaching k-2 together and these will help me provide visuals for the foundational skills I am teaching!

  7. Peach Avatar
    Peach

    Thank you for making some great resources available for free! What a blessing!