Thanksgiving Music Craft Treble Clef Bass Clef Music Centers Music Sub Plans

Looking for a fun and festive way to bring Thanksgiving music into your elementary music lessons? This Pumpkin Pie Pitch Craft is the perfect seasonal project to reinforce note reading on the treble clef and bass clef while adding a creative twist your students will love. It’s easy to prep, full of musical learning, and makes an adorable fall bulletin board display when finished!

Students will “decorate” their pumpkin pies by matching whipped cream pieces—each labeled with a letter name—to the correct notes on the staff. As they match, cut, and glue, they’re practicing pitch reading in a hands-on way that keeps them focused and engaged. Whether you’re looking for an interactive music craft or a low-prep center activity, this resource gives you flexible options for your elementary music classroom.

What's Included:

• Pumpkin Pie Template: A versatile design for students to customize.
• Whipped Cream Templates: Decorative elements to complete their pie.
• Treble and Bass Clef Options: Both clefs included to accommodate varying grade levels and skill levels.
• Color and Black/White Versions: Ideal for saving ink or printing on colored paper.
• Craft & Station Directions: Choose how to best utilize this resource in your classroom.

Two Differentiated Versions:

• Match Pitches to Letter Names: Students identify notes on the staff and match them to the correct letter name.
• Match Letter Names to Pitches: Students match given letter names to the corresponding pitches on the staff.

How It Works:

1. Print the pumpkin pie template and whipped cream pieces.
2. Students cut out the whipped cream notes.
3. Match each whipped cream piece to the correct pitch on the staff (treble or bass clef).
4. Glue the whipped cream to the pumpkin pie to create a fun, fall-themed finished craft!

• Use in your Thanksgiving music lessons as a creative way to review treble and bass clef notes.
• Add to your music centers or stations for a hands-on note reading activity.
• Include in sub plans for an easy, ready-to-go activity that’s engaging and self-directed.
• Use as a quick assessment—finished pies make it easy to see who’s mastered their notes.
• Display completed pies for a festive fall or Thanksgiving-themed bulletin board.

Why Teachers Love It:
This music craft makes it simple to combine creativity with meaningful learning. Students get valuable practice identifying notes on the treble clef and bass clef, but it doesn’t feel like a test—it feels like fun. The matching activity helps visual learners make connections between note placement and letter names, and the finished pies look amazing displayed around your classroom.

Teachers love that this resource comes with both craft directions and station directions, so it fits whatever teaching style or classroom setup you prefer. You can use it as a whole-group project, small-group station, or independent task—and it’s still completely low-prep. Just print, cut, and you’re ready to go!

This resource is also a great classroom management tool during the busy fall season. It’s quiet, focused, and keeps students engaged while giving you time to check in with individuals or prep for your next class. Plus, the finished projects make a great visual assessment—you can see at a glance which students understand note placement on each clef.

If you’re searching for Thanksgiving music activities that combine fun, creativity, and skill-building, this Pumpkin Pie Pitch Craft is a must-have for your elementary music classroom. It’s festive, low-prep, and versatile—making it the perfect addition to your fall teaching lineup.