What Are We Learning in Music? Classroom Printouts That Make Student Learning Visible

Have you ever had a student ask, "What are we doing today?" or a parent wonder, "What do students actually learn in music class?"

I know I have!

One of the easiest ways I've found to answer those questions is by displaying learning goals right in my classroom. When students walk through the door, they immediately see what they'll be learning throughout the year. It also gives administrators, classroom teachers, and visitors a quick snapshot of the skills and concepts we focus on in elementary music.

That's exactly why I created these What We Learn... classroom printout sets.

Designed for Preschool Through Fourth Grade

Each grade level has its own unique prinout design while keeping a consistent look throughout the music room.

The collection includes:

• Preschool printouts featuring Tuneful, Beatful, and Artful expectations.

• Kindergarten through Fourth Grade printouts highlighting age-appropriate "I Can" statements and music learning goals.

• Bright, colorful versions to add a fun focal point to your classroom.

• Black-and-white versions that are printer-friendly if you're looking to save on ink.

Every Music Program Is Different

One thing I've learned after teaching for many years is that no two music teachers teach exactly the same way.

Your district standards may be different from mine.

Your curriculum may focus on different musical concepts.

Your students may learn recorder in third grade instead of fourth—or maybe you teach ukulele beginning in second grade!

That's why I didn't want these printouts to be "one size fits all."

Customize Them for Your Classroom

Along with the completed printouts, I've also included:

• Blank printouts templates

• Editable Canva templates

• PDF versions

This means you can easily:

• Change the wording

• Update your "I Can" statements

• Use your district's standards

• Match your classroom colors

• Add your own school branding

• Adjust the fonts or graphics

• Personalize them for your students

Instead of starting from scratch, you have a professional template that's ready for you to make your own. The blank templates throughout the set are designed specifically for this purpose.

Why I Love Displaying Learning Goals

I've found these printouts help:

• Keep students focused on what they're learning.

• Reinforce important musical vocabulary all year long.

• Spark conversations with classroom teachers and administrators about the music curriculum.

• Help families understand the skills students are developing.

• Create a classroom environment where learning is visible—not just the finished performance.

Music class is about so much more than preparing for a concert. Our students are learning to sing, move, create, perform, read music, listen critically, and become lifelong musicians. These printouts help celebrate that learning every day.

What's Included

When you download this resource, you'll receive:

• 🎵 Color classroom printouts

• 🖨️ Black-and-white printer-friendly versions

• ✏️ Blank templates for every design

• 🎨 Editable Canva templates

Whether you'd like to use them exactly as they are or customize every detail, you'll have everything you need to create a display that fits your music classroom perfectly.

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Happy teaching!