Christmas STEM Activity for Kids with Magna-Tiles & Jingle Bells

This Christmas STEM activity for kids uses magnetic tiles and jingle bells. It's a perfect Christmas science activity for preschoolers and toddlers!

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Playing with magnetic tiles never gets old in our house. And recently, our beloved Magna-Tiles got a Christmas makeover! 

It all started when I pulled out some jingle bells for the boys to explore with. Next thing I know, we've got 3D Christmas trees decorated with jingle bells popping up in my living room...

Turns out this simple combination of materials makes a great Christmas STEM activity for kids, especially for toddlers and preschoolers. My boys did a little building, made some music, and created their own little game.

Christmas Tree STEM Activity: What You'll Need

You'll need two things for this Christmas science activity, which you can probably guess simply by reading the title of this post or looking at the photos, right? Regardless, here's what you'll need:

• Magnetic tiles - We used our clear colors set of Magna-Tiles for this activity, but any brand or color of magnetic tiles will do the trick.

• Jingle bells of various sizes and colors

Simply set out all of the materials together or on a tray. You could also build one Christmas tree shape with jingle bells if you'd like to show a prompt. Personally, I prefer to set out the materials and let the kids build and explore as they see fit. But, as I noted above, this activity came together on its own simply because I set out some jingle bells. It was the boys who grabbed the magnetic tiles to pair with them.

Exploring Magnetic Tiles & Jingle Bells Together

The first thing my boys did was create some Christmas trees using three Magna-Tiles isosceles triangles. Then they started sticking some jingle bells on to decorate them. And voila - instant festive decorations! Aren't they pretty?

After building some trees, the boys built some boxes to hold all of the jingle bells. They proceeded to fill and dump, fill and dump, fill and dump...you know, things little kids love to do over and over. Only this time the dumping and refilling was a bit more noisy and musical.

Next, the boys stacked some Magna-Tiles and added jingle bells to the edges to create some DIY jingle shaker instruments. Naturally, a little bit of dancing followed suit.

My oldest, J, also came up with some kind of game using the Magna-Tiles and jingle bells. He stacked all the silver bells on the Magna-Tiles (see the photo below) and then tried to knock them off using the green and red bells. It was kind of like a bowling game, I guess? Either way, he had fun with this little game for quite some time.

Other Variations to Expand this Christmas Science Activity Further

There are other ways to expand this activity further, if you'd like.

For instance, if you're using clear magnetic tiles, you could try this activity on the light table. The little Christmas trees would then light up and glow!

In addition to jingle bells, you could set out some other magnetic items to decorate the mini trees with. Things such as magnetic counters or pipe cleaners would work great.

Another idea is to pair the magnetic tiles and jingle bells with some dry erase markers. That way the kids could decorate the little Christmas trees, not only with jingle bells, but with little drawings of tinsel, ornaments, and whatnot.

Whether you try this Christmas STEM activity with just the two items or with one of the variations above, your kids are going love this activity! It's an incredibly engaging and fun activity - and super simple to set up! I know my boys returned to it again and again for quite some time.

The Best French Music Videos for Kids

A playlist of French music videos for kids on YouTube.

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When my kids started French Immersion kindergarten, we would watch a lot of French music videos on YouTube to reinforce some of the concepts they were learning at school.

From learning about the alphabet, colors, and the days of the week, these songs are ridiculously catchy and fun. So if your child is currently learning French, then you are going to find this list of French music videos for kids helpful!

The Best French Music Videos for Kids

Perhaps the most catchy music video on this list is this "Papa pingouin" music video. It gets stuck in my head all the time. But how can you go wrong when cute dancing penguins are involved?! I just wish that this video also showed the lyrics in French. My little hyperlexic learner needs those written words to help him learn. Regardless, the song is super cute, as is the video.

The other song that gets stuck in my head all the time is "Ya a un chat." It's a cute way to practice prepositions in French.

This "La famille des doigts" video is a great way to practice the names of the different fingers, to learn about family members, and to practice asking questions. J likes to sing this song quite a bit.

But the video that five year old J loves to sing the most is "Lundi Matin." I've already mentioned this video in the days of the week Scrabble math printable, but since J loves it so much, it is worth mentioning again.

Want to teach your kids how to say the alphabet in French? We love to watch this video.

How about teaching the numbers in French? These dancing Jamaican worms (so random, I know!) will help you learn them!

Here are two French music videos that teach colors.

Here's a catchy song to work on French greetings. J also adores singing this one!

Here's the other video that we enjoy watching to work on the French days of the week.

This French months of the year music video is great too!

If you have any recommendations for fun French music videos, then leave them in the comments so we can check them out!

Other French Learning Ideas You'll Love

Free Printable Months of the Year Scrabble Math (English & French)

Free Printable Days of the Week Scrabble Math (English & French)

Counting Peas Busy Bag (English & French)

Music Symbols Themed I Spy Game {Free Printable for Kids}

This free printable music symbols I spy game for kids is a wonderful teaching tool for music classrooms or piano teachers. It is a fun music game for kids of all ages!

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Looking for a fun way to work on music theory with kids? Ready to ditch the traditional boring music worksheets? Then this I spy printable is for you!

In this free printable music symbols I spy game, kids will search and count different clefs and accidentals.

By the way, it's a great complement to this music notes I spy game.

But before we dive into a fun way to work on music theory, let's take a look at the benefits of playing I spy games.

I Spy Games are Versatile!

I spy games are tons of fun and great for kids of all ages. You can use them with toddlers or preschoolers or even preteens and teens. I know that lots of people have even used my I spy games with elderly people and those with dementia.

What I love about I spy games is how versatile they are, even beyond appealing to various age groups. There are lots of different ways to use them (there's a section below with some ideas) and they can also be used in different settings.

For example, I spy games are perfect to use as a quick boredom buster activity at home when the kids are saying, "I'm bored!" Or to keep kids busy while you're cooking supper.

They can also be used in the classroom as part of a learning center or included in a specific lesson or unit. You could also use them as filler activities for those kids who finish their classwork quickly.

You could also print off a bunch of the I spy games, package them up into a binder, and create a busy book for road trips or plane rides. You could even laminate them first (here's the laminator I use and love) or put them into sheet protectors and use a dry erase marker so that the book could be reused over and over.

I spy games are also a great activity to use in speech or occupational therapy since they can be used to target a variety of skills, which we'll touch on in the next section.

Since this game is music themed, it is perfect for piano and music teachers. It can be used during lessons to teach music theory or assigned as music theory homework instead of traditional music theory worksheets. Parents can also use this game at home as a way to supplement what the child is learning in lessons.

The Benefits of I Spy Games for Kids

There are lots of benefits to playing I spy games like this music theory themed one.

For instance, they're great for developing visual tracking skills and improving visual discrimination. After all, these printable games require kids to visually scan through the objects, compare and contrast them, and find all the ones that are the same.

Then there's obviously the math benefits. I spy games are a great way to practice and develop math skills such as sorting, counting, comparing, etc.

You can also work on fine motor skills using I spy games. You might cross off items, cover them in play dough, or use tongs to place pom poms to cover the items (see the next section for other ideas for how to use I spy games).

Furthermore, you could work on handwriting skills with I spy games. After all, there is an answer sheet to record your answers and kids can practice writing numbers or drawing tally marks.

Playing I spy games with your kids is also a great way to work on speech and language skills. You could target articulation and vocabulary for instance. All of my I spy games include written words to accompany the images to aid in comprehension, especially for hyperlexic learners.

I spy games can also be a great way to work on executive functioning related skills and working memory.

See, lots of benefits! Now, let's take a look at some different ways to use this I spy game.

How to Use this I Spy Game

The most obvious way to use this I spy game is to simply print and play (you'll be able to download your copy below). Just grab a pencil, start counting, and record the number of items you found on the answer key (write the number or use tally marks, if you'd prefer). 

Maybe you also want to cross off or circle items on the game sheet with a pencil as you find them.

Another option would be to use bingo dabbers or dot markers. You could also use pom poms or counters to cover the items as you count. You could even pair pom poms with tongs or tweezers to target different fine motor skills.

You could also laminate the I spy game first to make them reusable. Simply use dry erase markers to cross off the items as you find them and fill in the answer key. 

You could also use play dough instead of dry erase markers to cover the items on the laminated game sheet. That way you add an additional sensory component.

Finally, you can go digital by playing this I spy game right on the computer or tablet. You can also pull it up during a Zoom meeting, teletherapy session, or similar using the screenshare function. Then use the annotate tool to cross off the items.

Download the Free Printable Music Symbols I Spy Game

This music symbols I spy game has three pages: a game sheet, a page to record the answers, and an answer key. Both the answer sheet and answer key include the image as well as written words to describe the object.

To get a copy of this I spy game, click the link below:

>> Click here to download the free printable

 

Want More Music I Spy Games?

You'll find even more themes in the music I spy games bundle!

Click here to get your copy of the I spy games bundle

Music Notes Themed I Spy Game {Free Printable for Kids}

This free printable music notes I spy game for kids is a wonderful teaching tool for music classrooms or piano teachers. It is a fun music theory game for kids!

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I have a couple of new piano students this year and I have always incorporated fun music activities and games into the lessons. This year I am introducing some music theory  I spy games to make learning theory a bit more interesting.

For instance, there's this game that works on learning piano keys. There's also this one that works on music symbols like rests and clefs. Below you will find one that focuses on different types of note values.

So turn on your printer, grab a pencil, and get ready to try this free printable music notes I spy game! It's so much better than a traditional music theory worksheet.

I Spy Games are Versatile!

I spy games are tons of fun and great for kids of all ages. You can use them with toddlers or preschoolers or even preteens and teens. I know that lots of people have even used my I spy games with elderly people and those with dementia.

What I love about I spy games is how versatile they are, even beyond appealing to various age groups. There are lots of different ways to use them (there's a section below with some ideas) and they can also be used in different settings.

For example, I spy games are perfect to use as a quick boredom buster activity at home when the kids are saying, "I'm bored!" Or to keep kids busy while you're cooking supper.

They can also be used in the classroom as part of a learning center or included in a specific lesson or unit. You could also use them as filler activities for those kids who finish their classwork quickly.

You could also print off a bunch of the I spy games, package them up into a binder, and create a busy book for road trips or plane rides. You could even laminate them first (here's the laminator I use and love) or put them into sheet protectors and use a dry erase marker so that the book could be reused over and over.

I spy games are also a great activity to use in speech or occupational therapy since they can be used to target a variety of skills, which we'll touch on in the next section.

Since this game is music themed, it is perfect for piano and music teachers. It can be used during lessons to teach music theory or assigned as music theory homework instead of traditional music theory worksheets. Parents can also use this game at home as a way to supplement what the child is learning in lessons.

The Benefits of I Spy Games for Kids

There are lots of benefits to playing I spy games like this music theory themed one.

For instance, they're great for developing visual tracking skills and improving visual discrimination. After all, these printable games require kids to visually scan through the objects, compare and contrast them, and find all the ones that are the same.

Then there's obviously the math benefits. I spy games are a great way to practice and develop math skills such as sorting, counting, comparing, etc.

You can also work on fine motor skills using I spy games. You might cross off items, cover them in play dough, or use tongs to place pom poms to cover the items (see the next section for other ideas for how to use I spy games).

Furthermore, you could work on handwriting skills with I spy games. After all, there is an answer sheet to record your answers and kids can practice writing numbers or drawing tally marks.

Playing I spy games with your kids is also a great way to work on speech and language skills. You could target articulation and vocabulary for instance. All of my I spy games include written words to accompany the images to aid in comprehension, especially for hyperlexic learners.

I spy games can also be a great way to work on executive functioning related skills and working memory.

See, lots of benefits! Now, let's take a look at some different ways to use this I spy game.

How to Use this I Spy Game

The most obvious way to use this I spy game is to simply print and play (you'll be able to download your copy below). Just grab a pencil, start counting, and record the number of items you found on the answer key (write the number or use tally marks, if you'd prefer). 

Maybe you also want to cross off or circle items on the game sheet with a pencil as you find them.

Another option would be to use bingo dabbers or dot markers. You could also use pom poms or counters to cover the items as you count. You could even pair pom poms with tongs or tweezers to target different fine motor skills.

You could also laminate the I spy game first to make them reusable. Simply use dry erase markers to cross off the items as you find them and fill in the answer key. 

You could also use play dough instead of dry erase markers to cover the items on the laminated game sheet. That way you add an additional sensory component.

Finally, you can go digital by playing this I spy game right on the computer or tablet. You can also pull it up during a Zoom meeting, teletherapy session, or similar using the screenshare function. Then use the annotate tool to cross off the items.

Download the Free Printable Music Notes I Spy Game

This music notes I spy game has three pages: a game sheet, a page to record the answers, and an answer key. Both the answer sheet and answer key include the image as well as written words to describe the object.

To get a copy of this I spy game, click the link below:

>> Click here to download the free printable

 

Want More Music I Spy Games?

You'll find even more themes in the music I spy games bundle!

Click here to get your copy of the I spy games bundle

Piano Keys Themed I Spy Game {Free Printable for Kids}

This free printable piano keys I spy game for kids is a wonderful teaching tool for music classrooms or piano teachers. It is a fun piano theory and music game for kids!

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I'm officially back into the swing of things with my piano teaching schedule and I have a couple of new beginner students this year, which I'm really excited about. And one of my favorite ways to connect with new students is by using fun music games.

So, I created this free printable piano keys I spy game with these new beginner piano students in mind. That way we could review some of the most important things they'll learn in the first few weeks and months.

This I spy game provides a different and unique way to practice finding and naming the keys on the piano. And it's much better than traditional piano theory worksheets and books, which can be a tad boring sometimes.

So I'm hoping my new beginners will enjoy playing this fun music themed I spy game.

I Spy Games are Versatile!

I spy games are tons of fun and great for kids of all ages. You can use them with toddlers or preschoolers or even preteens and teens. I know that lots of people have even used my I spy games with elderly people and those with dementia.

What I love about I spy games is how versatile they are, even beyond appealing to various age groups. There are lots of different ways to use them (there's a section below with some ideas) and they can also be used in different settings.

For example, I spy games are perfect to use as a quick boredom buster activity at home when the kids are saying, "I'm bored!" Or to keep kids busy while you're cooking supper.

They can also be used in the classroom as part of a learning center or included in a specific lesson or unit. You could also use them as filler activities for those kids who finish their classwork quickly.

You could also print off a bunch of the I spy games, package them up into a binder, and create a busy book for road trips or plane rides. You could even laminate them first (here's the laminator I use and love) or put them into sheet protectors and use a dry erase marker so that the book could be reused over and over.

I spy games are also a great activity to use in speech or occupational therapy since they can be used to target a variety of skills, which we'll touch on in the next section.

Since this game is music themed, it is perfect for piano and music teachers. It can be used during lessons to teach music theory or assigned as music theory homework instead of traditional music theory worksheets. Parents can also use this game at home as a way to supplement what the child is learning in lessons.

The Benefits of I Spy Games for Kids

There are lots of benefits to playing I spy games like this piano theory themed one.

For instance, they're great for developing visual tracking skills and improving visual discrimination. After all, these printable games require kids to visually scan through the objects, compare and contrast them, and find all the ones that are the same.

Then there's obviously the math benefits. I spy games are a great way to practice and develop math skills such as sorting, counting, comparing, etc.

You can also work on fine motor skills using I spy games. You might cross off items, cover them in play dough, or use tongs to place pom poms to cover the items (see the next section for other ideas for how to use I spy games).

Furthermore, you could work on handwriting skills with I spy games. After all, there is an answer sheet to record your answers and kids can practice writing numbers or drawing tally marks.

Playing I spy games with your kids is also a great way to work on speech and language skills. You could target articulation and vocabulary for instance. All of my I spy games include written words to accompany the images to aid in comprehension, especially for hyperlexic learners.

I spy games can also be a great way to work on executive functioning related skills and working memory.

See, lots of benefits! Now, let's take a look at some different ways to use this I spy game.

How to Use this I Spy Game

The most obvious way to use this I spy game is to simply print and play (you'll be able to download your copy below). Just grab a pencil, start counting, and record the number of items you found on the answer key (write the number or use tally marks, if you'd prefer). 

Maybe you also want to cross off or circle items on the game sheet with a pencil as you find them.

Another option would be to use bingo dabbers or dot markers. You could also use pom poms or counters to cover the items as you count. You could even pair pom poms with tongs or tweezers to target different fine motor skills.

You could also laminate the I spy game first to make them reusable. Simply use dry erase markers to cross off the items as you find them and fill in the answer key. 

You could also use play dough instead of dry erase markers to cover the items on the laminated game sheet. That way you add an additional sensory component.

Finally, you can go digital by playing this I spy game right on the computer or tablet. You can also pull it up during a Zoom meeting, teletherapy session, or similar using the screenshare function. Then use the annotate tool to cross off the items.

Download the Free Printable Piano Keys I Spy Game

This piano keys I spy game has three pages: a game sheet, a page to record the answers, and an answer key. Both the answer sheet and answer key include the image as well as written words to describe the object.

To get a copy of this I spy game, click the link below:

>> Click here to download the free printable

 

Want More Music I Spy Games?

You'll find even more themes in the music I spy games bundle!

Click here to get your copy of the I spy games bundle

Music Games for Kids Using LEGO

Looking for music activities for kids? Then look no further than this fun music game for kids using LEGO.

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At the end of all my piano lessons, especially with my young beginners, I ditch the theory worksheets in favor of some hands-on music games for kids. Sometimes we play board games. Sometimes we use our feet on my giant floor piano. Sometimes we do other activities like these LEGO ones.

The kids love these kind of music games. Especially the extra wiggly and fidgety kids who find sitting for 30 minutes difficult.

These LEGO music games for kids are perfect for beginning music students to work on a variety of music concepts and I will show you three of the ways that I use them in my lessons.

Music Activities for Kids Using LEGO

These musical activities for kids are so simple and make learning music theory a bit more interesting and fun. They're a great way to explore note value, rhythm, composition, and more! My piano students enjoy these simple games and they're a much more effective way to learn music theory than boring worksheets and workbooks (although we still do those from time to time too!).

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Music Theory Apps for Kids

The best apps for learning to read music, including free music apps for toddlers! These music theory apps for kids are a wonderful addition to a music classroom or for reinforcing music theory at home.

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As a piano teacher, I obviously have a soft spot for all things music related.

When I'm teaching my students, I like to ditch the traditional theory worksheets for something more fun like music board games or activities, especially for my youngest beginners. Just recently, I've been supplementing with fun music theory apps for kids as well.

These learning music apps are my personal favorites and cover topics such as note reading, rhythm, ear training, and more! They are ones that I personally use with my piano students as well. They are some of the best apps for learning to read music.

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Best Music Theory Apps for Kids

1. Rhythm Cat Pro HD - Learn To Read Music

In this app, you have to tap along with the rhythm of the song shown. There are songs of various tempos, which make the game challenging at points. A great app for my piano students! Bundle up and save with all three of these music cat games!

2. Treble Cat HD - Learn To Read Music

A great app for working on naming notes in the treble clef. Bundle up and save with all three of these music cat games!

3. Bass Cat HD - Learn To Read Music

A great app for working on naming notes in the bass clef. Bundle up and save with all three of these music cat games!

4. Noteworks

What I really like about this app, especially as a piano teacher, is that I can set up accounts for each of my students and it keeps track of their progress. You can also customize each game's speed, prompting, and how the kids answer (by pressing the correct key on the piano keyboard, naming the correct letter, or using Do Re Mi). It's a nice little note naming game, but I think it is better suited to non-beginners because the notes go quite quickly, even on the so-called slow speed.

5. Flashnote Derby - Musical Note Flashcards

Such a cute game for working on naming notes in the bass and treble clefs. Bundle up and save with the notes and rhythm bundle!

6. Rhythm Swing - Fun Rhythm Drills for Kids

This game encourages kids to tap the correct rhythm. It also includes brief instructional videos. Bundle up and save with the notes and rhythm bundle!

7. Blob Chorus Ear Training

A silly ear training game for smaller kids. The blob monsters each sing a note and you have to match the notes that sound the same. My kids find this game hilarious!

8. Music Intervals

Simple app to practice identifying intervals on the staff.

9. goodEar Intervals - Ear Training

This app looks a bit clunky at first, but it's a really great app for working on ear training and intervals with my piano students. It would also be a great app for kids to practice their ear training at home when in between lessons.

10. Music Minds: Flashcards with Calvin & Zoey

First of all, this app has some insanely catchy music! It will seriously get stuck in your head. There's two modes to play: practice and arcade. There's also various levels of difficulty for targeting note names, symbols, terms, key signatures, and intervals.

11. Note Teacher Kids

This app has three modes: lessons, songs, and free play.  The lesson progress from individual keys on the piano to accidentals (sharps and flats), and eventually to scales and arpeggios. After each lesson, the kids can play a song based on what they learned in the lesson

12. SyncScore: Classical Music + Score

This app is a great music appreciation app for kids, especially if they are interested in learning about music history. Kids can listen to, and follow along with the scores, music written by famous composers such as Bach, Mozart, Brahms, and Beethoven.

Other Ideas You'll Love

50+ Music Activities for Kids

Learning Music Theory with Cars

Music Theory with Mirrors

Musical Instruments Themed I Spy Game {Free Printable for Kids}

This free printable musical instruments I spy game for kids is a perfect way to work on a variety of skills! It is a fun music game for kids to learn about instruments!

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Want to introduce your kids to music and/or different types of instruments? Then this I spy printable is for you!

This free printable musical instruments I spy game is a great way to introduce kids to a variety of different instruments. There are drums, trumpets, flutes, cellos, and more to count.

Since this I spy game features black and white line drawings, kids can color in the instruments as they count them. So this I spy game also doubles up as a coloring sheet, which makes it even more fun.

I Spy Games are Versatile!

I spy games are tons of fun and great for kids of all ages. You can use them with toddlers or preschoolers or even preteens and teens. I know that lots of people have even used my I spy games with elderly people and those with dementia.

What I love about I spy games is how versatile they are, even beyond appealing to various age groups. There are lots of different ways to use them (there's a section below with some ideas) and they can also be used in different settings.

For example, I spy games are perfect to use as a quick boredom buster activity at home when the kids are saying, "I'm bored!" Or to keep kids busy while you're cooking supper.

They can also be used in the classroom as part of a learning center or included in a specific lesson or unit. You could also use them as filler activities for those kids who finish their classwork quickly.

You could also print off a bunch of the I spy games, package them up into a binder, and create a busy book for road trips or plane rides. You could even laminate them first (here's the laminator I use and love) or put them into sheet protectors and use a dry erase marker so that the book could be reused over and over.

I spy games are also a great activity to use in speech or occupational therapy since they can be used to target a variety of skills, which we'll touch on in the next section.

Since this game is music themed, it is perfect for piano and music teachers. It can be used to teach kids about musical instruments.

The Benefits of I Spy Games for Kids

There are lots of benefits to playing I spy games like this music themed one.

For instance, they're great for developing visual tracking skills and improving visual discrimination. After all, these printable games require kids to visually scan through the objects, compare and contrast them, and find all the ones that are the same.

Then there's obviously the math benefits. I spy games are a great way to practice and develop math skills such as sorting, counting, comparing, etc.

You can also work on fine motor skills using I spy games. You might cross off items, cover them in play dough, or use tongs to place pom poms to cover the items (see the next section for other ideas for how to use I spy games).

Furthermore, you could work on handwriting skills with I spy games. After all, there is an answer sheet to record your answers and kids can practice writing numbers or drawing tally marks.

Playing I spy games with your kids is also a great way to work on speech and language skills. You could target articulation and vocabulary for instance. All of my I spy games include written words to accompany the images to aid in comprehension, especially for hyperlexic learners.

I spy games can also be a great way to work on executive functioning related skills and working memory.

See, lots of benefits! Now, let's take a look at some different ways to use this I spy game.

How to Use this I Spy Game

The most obvious way to use this I spy game is to simply print and play (you'll be able to download your copy below). Just grab a pencil, start counting, and record the number of items you found on the answer key (write the number or use tally marks, if you'd prefer). 

Maybe you also want to cross off or circle items on the game sheet with a pencil as you find them. With this musical instruments I spy game in particular, you can color in the different instruments using crayons or colored pencils.

Another option would be to use bingo dabbers or dot markers. You could also use pom poms or counters to cover the items as you count. You could even pair pom poms with tongs or tweezers to target different fine motor skills.

You could also laminate the I spy game first to make them reusable. Simply use dry erase markers to cross off the items as you find them and fill in the answer key. 

You could also use play dough instead of dry erase markers to cover the items on the laminated game sheet. That way you add an additional sensory component.

Finally, you can go digital by playing this I spy game right on the computer or tablet. You can also pull it up during a Zoom meeting, teletherapy session, or similar using the screenshare function. Then use the annotate tool to cross off the items.

Download the Free Printable Musical Instruments I Spy Game

This musical instruments I spy game has three pages: a game sheet, a page to record the answers, and an answer key. Both the answer sheet and answer key include the image as well as written words to describe the object.

To get a copy of this I spy game, click the link below:

>> Click here to download the free printable

 

Want More Music I Spy Games?

You'll find even more themes in the music I spy games bundle!

Click here to get your copy of the I spy games bundle

16 Piano Inspired Music Activities for Kids

Fun music activities for kids inspired by pianos. These musical games are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.

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As a piano teacher, I have a weakness for clever music activities for kids, especially if they are piano related. Sadly, there's not that many piano crafts and activities for kids beyond traditional music theory worksheets and actual piano lessons. And usually they are geared towards school aged kids and up.

So what about fun piano inspired activities for little ones like babies, toddlers, and preschoolers?

Well, I found 16 awesome piano inspired music activities for kids, including crafts, gross motor activities, sensory play ideas, and lots of free printables! Your kids are going to love learning about the piano with these fun music activities. And meanwhile, I can add these fun ideas to letter P of the ABCs of Music for kids series.

16 Ways to Play & Learn with Pianos {Music Activities for Kids}

1. Giant Chalk Keyboard - A musical twist on hopscotch, this giant chalk keyboard is the perfect outdoor gross motor activity for kids!

2. Piano Loom Bracelet from Loom Love - If the kids are up for a challenge, then try making this gorgeous piano loom bracelet!

3. Piano Quiet Book Page {Free Printable Pattern} - Perfect for babies and toddlers, this piano quiet book page is a great way to expose little ones to the piano.

4. DIY Silent Mini Keyboards from Color in My Piano - Could be a great craft for the kids to make themselves, but it's also a great way to encourage pretend piano play.

5. Tape Resist Piano Craft from House of Burke - Even the smallest of hands can enjoy this beautiful little piano craft.

6. Craft Stick Piano Craft from Tami Baird - It looks like the original idea is from Tami's Piano Studio.

7. Homemade Glowing Floor Piano - Great for gross motor, sensory input, and imaginative play, this giant homemade glowing floor piano is a lot of fun!

8. Music Play on the Overhead Projector - Playing on a vertical surface like we did sure is fun way to learn about piano keys and encourage gross motor and imaginative play.

9. Spell a Keyboard Game {Free Printable} from Color in My Piano - Practice spelling words and find keys on the piano with this simple game.

10. DIY Craft Stick Piano from Deceptively Educational - Explore the science behind the different sounds of various piano keys with this simple DIY project.

11. Animal Keyboard Clothespin Matching Game {Free Printable} from Susan Paradis Piano Teaching Resources - A super cute fine motor activity to help your kids learn the names of the piano keys.

12. Black Key Group Sorting Keys {Free Printable} from Color in My Piano - Let the kids build a piano keyboard with this free printable that I use a lot with my beginner piano students.

13. Piano Inspired Music Sensory Bin - It's set up initially to look like piano keys, but it won't stay that way for long because this sensory bin is just plain fun!

14. Letter P Piano Craft from No Time for Flashcards - This craft is great for working on fine motor skills!

15. Large Free Printable Keyboard from Color in My Piano - Make a giant floor piano with the kids! The kids could also assemble it themselves just like a puzzle.

16. Cover the Keys {Free Printable} from Susan Paradis Piano Teaching Resources - A simple game to practice finding and naming the keys of the piano.

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