We Will Rock Our Classmates Activities

We Will Rock Our Classmates activities get students to rock out their comprehension, writing and speaking skills. They’ll stretch their thinking about vocabulary, confidence, and musicality. The diverse set of activities are great for differentiated instruction, and support English Language Arts and Music. Plus it’s a great way to make the end-of-year a jamming good time. 

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57 Pages
Grades PreK-3

Price range: $5.00 through $10.00

Penelope Rex loves rocking out with her guitar, but she’s nervous about performing. Keep kids engaged with We Will Rock Our Classmates activities when they need a confidence boost. With over a dozen English

Penelope Rex loves rocking out with her guitar, but she’s nervous about performing. Keep kids engaged with We Will Rock Our Classmates activities when they need a confidence boost. With over a dozen English Language Arts, Music, and End-of-Year activities, students can define vocabulary, summarize stories, and more. As a result of the activities included, students will be able to:

  • form letters.
  • sequence the story.
  • infer character traits.
  • determine problems and solutions.
  • identify story elements.
  • inter shades of meaning.
  • define story vocabulary.
  • identify parts of speech – nouns, verbs, adjectives.
  • rhyme.
  • compare and contrast.
  • apply fine motor skills – tracing, coloring, cutting, gluing.
  • practice speaking skills – discussion prompts included.
  • practice writing skills – writing prompts and templates included.
  • label a guitar.
  • identify various instruments.
  • discuss instruments.
  • compare and contrast instruments.
  • build a guitar — craft.

These activities can be used by the whole group, at stations or centers, or provide student choice. They’re perfect for differentiation and focusing on specific learning goals and skills.

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About the Book

The talent show is coming soon, but can Penelope Rex dare to show her guitar skills? This endearing sequel features Penelope, yet again navigating how to balance being herself. The soundscape design team wrote and performed an original song that captures Penelope’s rocking spirit. 

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