Musical Me

A Back-to-School Activity for Music Class

The first week of school is all about building connections and getting to know your students—not just as learners, but as musicians. That’s why the Musical Me worksheets are one of my go-to back-to-school activities.

With 10 differentiated versions, this resource helps you learn about your students’ musical backgrounds, interests, and goals while giving them a chance to reflect on what music means in their lives.

🛒 Grab your set here → Musical Me Worksheets

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🎶 What’s Included?

The Musical Me activity includes:

💚 10 differentiated worksheets to use across multiple grade levels
💚 Student-friendly prompts that encourage reflection on musical interests and experiences
💚 A no-prep format—just print and go!

From upper elementary through middle school, you’ll have versions that fit different ages, reading levels, and classroom needs.

💡 Why Use Musical Me in Your Classroom?

Build Connections: Learn about your students’ favorite songs, artists, and music experiences.
Differentiate Easily: With 10 versions, you can use this resource across multiple classes and grades.
Encourage Reflection: Students start thinking critically about the role music plays in their lives.
Flexible Use: Perfect for the first week of school, but also great for mid-year reflections or sub plans.
No Prep: Simply print the worksheets and you’re ready to go.

📚 How to Use Musical Me Worksheets

First Day Icebreaker: Start your first class by having students complete a worksheet, then share in pairs or small groups.
Music Journaling: Keep them in student portfolios to revisit later in the year.
Classroom Display: Create a bulletin board showcasing your students’ musical identities.
Assessment Tool: Use responses as a baseline for students’ musical knowledge and confidence.

📦 Pair with These Back-to-School Favorites

The Musical Me activity pairs perfectly with other first-week resources to make your planning easier:

🎟️ Back-to-School Musical Bingo – A fun, movement-based icebreaker.
📝 First Day of Music Task Cards – Low-prep prompts to spark reflection and discussion.
📖 Music Teacher Back-to-School Guide – Organize your classroom, planning, and systems for a strong start.

🎉 Start the Year Strong

The Musical Me worksheets are a simple, engaging way to connect with your students and set the stage for a meaningful year of music-making.

🛒 Click here to get your copy → Musical Me Worksheets

Alessandra

My name is Alessandra and I am a Kindergarten-Grade 8 Teacher of the Arts, specializing in music and dance education. Based in Toronto, Canada, I teach 800+ students a week and am a huge advocate for the arts. I graduated with a Bachelors of Music Therapy & Masters of Education, and I am passionate about fostering a quality music education program for every learner.