Name: Carnival of the Animals – Coloring Pages with and without QR Codes
SKU: 680a3a067221f10012b0c85e
Price: 39.99 USD
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About this resource

What's inside this resource

Fourteen coloring-page illustrations, one for each movement of Camille Saint-Saëns' orchestral suite Carnival of the Animals — from the Royal March of the Lion through The Swan and The Finale — come in two matching sets: a plain black-and-white line-art version and a second version where each page carries a QR code linking to an audio sample of that movement. The illustrations have no background shading, leaving open space for students to color and personalize each animal scene. Scanning the QR code lets a student hear the music independently on a tablet or phone while working, connecting the picture to the piece it represents. A teacher information page lists suggested classroom uses, such as pairing a movement with its matching picture during a listening lesson.

Product description

From the author

Carnival of the Animals – Coloring Pages with and without QR Codes - Camille Saint-Saëns.

This resource contains 16 black-and-white coloring pages based on the music Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns. Each page represents one of the musical movements, such as “The Lion,” “The Aquarium,” or “The Elephant.” The illustrations are designed for young learners and are easy to recognize.

The material is suitable for use in primary school music classes, preschool, or inclusive learning groups. It supports listening, creativity, and the connection between music and visual art.

Two versions of each page are included:

A basic coloring page without any additional content
A version with a QR code that links to an audio sample of the corresponding music piece

The QR codes make it possible for students to listen to the music independently, using a tablet or smartphone. This allows for flexible use in different classroom settings.

Target group:

Grades 1 to 4
Preschool
Inclusive or special education classes

Learning goals:

To recognize musical themes and instruments
To associate sound and visual elements
To express understanding of music through drawing
To support attentive listening and creativity

Possible classroom uses:

As part of a music listening unit
During independent work or station learning
As a creative extension for a music project on animals or classical music
To support differentiation in inclusive settings
To create a class booklet or music-themed wall display

What is included:

16 different coloring pages (with and without QR codes)
PDF format, ready to print
No background images, so students can add their own details
Clear and simple line drawings for all musical movements

No preparation is required apart from printing the pages. The material can be used with or without digital devices. It can be used repeatedly and adapted to different music pieces or classroom projects.

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

Match a coloring-page illustration to the correct movement in Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals suite
Listen independently to an audio sample of a movement by scanning the accompanying QR code
Represent understanding of a piece of music through a colored drawing of its subject

Teaching tips

Have students choose which illustration matches a movement being played before coloring it, using the pairing as a listening-comprehension check
Ask students to move like the pictured animal while its matching movement plays, connecting motion to the music
Compile the finished pages into a class booklet or a wall gallery display
Use the QR-code set for independent or station-based listening so not every student needs headphones connected to one device at once

Skills covered

Music-and-image association — students match each black-and-white illustration to its corresponding movement in Saint-Saëns' 14-movement suite.
Fine-motor coloring practice — students color unshaded, open-background line art for each animal scene.
Independent audio access — students scan a QR code on 14 of the pages to hear the matching orchestral movement without teacher assistance.
Creative visual response — students choose their own colors and details on backgrounds intentionally left blank for open design.

Good to know

Questions teachers ask about this resource

What's the difference between the two sets of pages?

One set is plain black-and-white line art; the matching second set adds a QR code on each page that links to an audio sample of that movement.

Which movements from the suite are illustrated?

All fourteen, from the Royal March of the Lion through Hens and Roosters, Wild Donkeys, Tortoises, The Elephant, Kangaroos, The Aquarium, Characters with Long Ears, The Cuckoo in the Depths of the Woods, Aviary, Pianists, Fossils, The Swan, and The Finale.