Description

Do your piano students cringe when you mention “composing”? Do they tell you they “can’t write music”? Then you need this Valentine music composition activity!

When students follow the step-by-step composition instructions and worksheets in Valentine S’mores Composing, they will learn that they CAN compose, and their confidence will soar!

This fun and engaging Valentine music composition activity was inspired by one of my favorite holidays of the year!

Step by step instructions lead elementary piano and music students to complete the composition worksheets and compose their very own song over a period of days or weeks depending on your teaching schedule.

To make this music composition activity even more engaging and memorable for your students, have them perform their compositions for each other during your class Valentine’s Day party!

The pages can be used as slides, projected, used on iPad or other tablet, printed, and more.

What does this Valentine music composition activity include?

The Valentine composing activity includes worksheets for the following:

• Step 1: Writing descriptive words about someone or something related to making Valentine’s Day s’mores
• Step 2: Adding rhythms to the descriptive words
• Step 3: Combining two or more rhythms to form motives
• Step 4: Using your voice to begin creating a melody
• Step 5: Transforming a picture of your voice into a melody
• Step 6: Writing the melody onto staff paper
• Step 7: Adding lyrics if desired
• Step 8: Adding a title

What does the Valentine music composition activity download include?

The download includes instructions, worksheets, flash cards, staff paper, and more.

• Worksheets for steps 1-4 above
• Flash cards and music alphabet cards for step 5
• Staff paper for step 6
• Instructions for steps 7-8
• All sheets are in full color as well as ink-saving partial color
• View the preview for more details and photos

Who can use this Valentine music composition activity?

• This Valentine music composition activity is great to use for small segments of multiple class sessions, lessons, group classes, and music camps.
• It is a versatile activity that can appeal to multiple elementary age groups.
• Even the youngest elementary students can be very successful when composing by following the simple steps included in this resource, along with your guidance and encouragement.

Storing and Organizing the Flash Cards

I love storing the flash cards and music alphabet cards in colorful 4×6 photo boxes like these (affiliate link). They are my favorites because they’re the perfect size, and the colors are vibrant and fun!

Teachers like you are saying…

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Polka Dot Percussion says, “This has been a great project for my fourth graders to explore more about BAG on their recorders and improvise melodies. Very well structured and sequenced. Thank you!”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Deborah B. says, “So cute it will make you hungry for s’mores. Our students really enjoyed this activity!”

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