El carnaval de los animales – Differentiated Leporello (Spanish)

El carnaval de los animales – Differentiated Leporello (Spanish Resource)

Language of material: Spanish

Grade level: Grades 1–4, inclusive settings

Subject areas: Music, literacy, creative arts

This Spanish-language resource is based on The Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns. It provides a differentiated printable leporello booklet (accordion-style mini-book) that helps students engage with classical music in a hands-on and meaningful way.

The material includes four different formats:

1. A black-and-white version for students to color while listening to the music

2. A version where students cut out image-text strips and paste them in the correct place

3. A cloze version, where students complete missing parts of the text using a word bank

4. All three versions are also provided in color for extra visual support

This resource is designed for elementary students and also works well in inclusive or bilingual classrooms. It combines music, reading, and fine motor practice in one engaging activity. No prior knowledge of music theory is required, making it accessible for all learners.

Learning goals include:

• Listening closely to classical music

• Identifying instruments and matching them with animals

• Reading and writing in Spanish

• Improving fine motor coordination (cutting, folding, gluing)

• Encouraging creativity and structure at the same time

Teachers can use this resource after playing the music in class or as part of a cross-curricular unit on animals, instruments, or composers. It can also be used as independent work, pair activity, or for centers. The leporello format offers a creative way to document what students have learned in a personalized way.

No preparation is needed. Just print, cut, fold, and use.

Idioma del material: Español

Nivel educativo: 1.º a 4.º de Primaria, educación inclusiva

Áreas temáticas: Música, lectoescritura, artes creativas

Este recurso en español está basado en El carnaval de los animales de Camille Saint-Saëns. Ofrece un librito tipo leporello (acordeón) para imprimir, que permite a los alumnos interactuar activamente con la música clásica.

El material incluye cuatro versiones:

1. Versión en blanco y negro para colorear mientras se escucha la música

2. Versión con tiras de imagen y texto para recortar y pegar

3. Versión de completar texto con banco de palabras

4. Todas también disponibles en versión a color

Objetivos de aprendizaje:

• Escuchar y comprender música clásica

• Relacionar instrumentos musicales con animales

• Leer y escribir en español

• Desarrollar la motricidad fina

• Trabajar la creatividad en una estructura clara

Ideal tras una actividad auditiva o en proyectos interdisciplinarios. Solo hay que imprimir, recortar y montar. No se requiere preparación adicional.

Best Wishes,

Doreen Blumhagen - Die Relitante