The Carnival of the Animals – Music Coloring by Code | Notes, Treble & Bass

The Carnival of the Animals | Music Coloring by Notes, Rests, Dynamics, Lines & Spaces, Treble, Bass, Grand Staff | Elementary Music Worksheets

Bring classical music to life in your classroom with The Carnival of the Animals Music Coloring by Code Worksheets! Inspired by Camille Saint-Saëns’ famous suite, this engaging resource helps students practice music concepts through a fun, visual color-by-code activity.

Students identify musical elements using a clear color key and reveal animal-themed pictures while reinforcing important music skills. These worksheets are perfect for combining music literacy, creativity, and classical music appreciation in a calm, student-friendly format.

Designed for elementary music teachers, this resource is completely no prep — just print and teach!

--- WHAT IS INCLUDED? ---

15 designs of this set in three different formats:

• 1 format ~ for younger students – music symbols match the symbols in the picture.
• 2 format ~ for older students – symbol names are given in the color key.
• 3 format ~ students create their own color key.

➤ 15 answer pages.

➤ 15 blank pages to create your own music worksheets for your classroom.

✨ Each set contains:

• Royal March of the Lions - color by Staff Symbols.
• Hens and Roosters - color by Staff Symbols.
• Wild Donkeys - color by Notes & Rests.
• Tortoises - color by Notes & Rests.
• Elephant - color by Dynamics.
• Kangaroos - color by Dynamics.
• Aquarium - color by Lines & Spaces.
• Characters with Long Ears (2 versions: a rabbit & a donkey) - color by Lines & Spaces.
• Cuckoo in the Woods - color by Treble clef note names.
• The Aviary - color by Treble clef note names.
• Pianists - color by Bass clef note names.
• Fossils - color by Bass clef note names.
• The Swan - color by Treble & Bass clefs note names.
• Finale - color by Treble & Bass clefs note names.

🎯 PERFECT FOR

✔ Grades 1–4 | Elementary Music
✔ Classical music units
✔ Music centers & stations
✔ Independent practice
✔ Early finishers
✔ Sub plans & low-stress lesson days

⭐ WHY TEACHERS LOVE THIS RESOURCE

✔ No prep — print & go
✔ Introduces classical music in a student-friendly way
✔ Keeps students engaged and on task
✔ Calm, creative music practice
✔ Works well for mixed ability levels