Description

• Fifteen 6-Letter Music Spelling Words and Definitions
• Instructions
• Using the Game Board
• Score Cards
• Back of Cards
• 15 Music Word Cards, No Barlines
• 15 Music Word Cards, Black Barlines
• 15 Music Word Cards, Gray Barlines
• Blank Cards

How to Play the Nutcracker Grand Staff Note Reading Game

• Students roll the dice to see who goes first. The lowest number goes first.
• The first student draws a card.
• The student identifies the notes and says the word that the notes spell. The student can write the letters onto their score card if desired.
• If the student gets the correct answer, the student rolls the dice and moves their game piece forward.
• If the answer is incorrect, the student doesn’t move forward (or moves backward to make it more interesting!)
• The first person to reach the end wins!

More details about the Nutcracker grand staff note reading game

• The cards and notes are large and clear, making them easy to use in person and online.
• This game can be mixed and matched with other musical spelling bee games to create a fun multi-level game for a variety of students!
• If students aren’t reading ledger line notes yet, have them use cards from Middle C Spelling Bee or Treble & Bass Clef Spelling Bee.
• If students are beginners and only know piano keys, have them use the Piano Keys Spelling Bee cards.
• Then all of your students can enjoy playing this game together at their own level!

How this Nutcracker grand staff note reading game benefits your piano students

• Helps them focus on reading a few notes at a time, which builds on the concept of reading a single note on a single music note flash card.
• Gives them the opportunity to figure out not only the notes on the staff, but what word the notes spell.
• Provides a way for students to view note reading as a fun activity.
• This note reading game is beneficial for students in private lessons and group piano lessons.
• You can even use this Music Spelling Bee game to teach your piano students how to improvise! Read Using Games to Teach Piano Students How to Improvise. 

Using the Nutcracker grand staff note reading game with your students

This fun and versatile game can easily be used in a variety of settings. Here are a few suggestions:

• Private piano lessons
• Group piano classes or group lessons
• Music camps
• Piano parties
• As an ice-breaker activity
• A team-building activity
• Use as an alternative to standard music notes flash cards or formal note reading materials

Learn more about the fun and engaging Nutcracker grand staff note reading game

• See how one teacher uses the Middle C version of this note reading game to promote excellent note reading skills with her young piano students.
• Read The Perfect Middle C Note Reading Game for Beginning Piano Students.
• Learn how to play these printable note reading games in online piano lessons.

Storing and Organizing the Game Cards

I love storing these game cards in colorful 4×6 photo boxes like these. They are my favorites because they’re the perfect size, and the colors are vibrant and fun!

❤️ Related resources you’ll love!

If you and your students love this Nutcracker grand staff note reading game, you’ll also love these music spelling activities!

• Music Spelling Bee Worksheets: Staff Wars Space-Themed Treble & Bass Clef Pages
• Music Spelling Bee Treble and Bass Clef Note Reading Game
• BOOM Cards™: Music Spelling Words on the Grand Staff

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