Need a Quick and Easy Music Activity for a Sub? Part 2
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✏️If Your Sub Cannot Access Technology? 🖨️ Try Word Search Labs!
Recently, there have been numerous requests for quick and easy music plans for a substitute teacher who cannot access technology. Last week, I showcased Bingo Baker. This week, it is Word Search Labs!
Click on:
Place "music" or "musical instruments" or "music dynamics".
You will find a word search ready to use.
Click on it, then select "Print," and print out as many copies as you need for your classes.
Leave the word search with the substitute and have them all work on it together, individually, or in small groups.
Want to make your own?
Click on “Make a Word Search”
Create a title.
Add your list of words.
Choose the word placements and layout.
Print out the amount you need and leave it for the substitute.
The best part is that this is free! There is a membership service that will provide you with access to the answer key, allow you to privatize your word searches so that they can be accessed via a link and not made available on a search engine, and offer a dashboard to keep track of all your word searches.
Can the Word Search Be Used Online?
Yes, if your students have access to technology, you can embed the word search on your own site or provide them with a link (I prefer the focus link option, which displays your word search with a minimal interface).
💡 Final Thoughts
These quick, flexible activities keep your students thinking like musicians. They’re easy to prep, fun to play, and best of all, they help your substitute teacher feel confident walking into the music room. 🎶
Do you have a favorite sub activity that works every time? Share your ideas in the comments — I’d love to hear what’s working in your classroom!