🎄🎹 Scales and Ladders 🎹🎄
Bring holiday cheer to your studio with Scales and Ladders — a festive twist on the classic board game that turns piano scale practice into a joyful, interactive experience!
Modeled after Chutes and Ladders, this game challenges students to use their ears, fingers, and music knowledge as they race to the top of the board. Players sing, clap rhythms, identify notes, or play scales to climb ladders — but watch out for the slippery “sliding scales” that might send you tumbling down!
Perfect for private lessons, group classes, or studio holiday parties, this game brings laughter and learning together for piano students of any level.
🎵 What makes it great:
Reinforces scale knowledge, technique, and ear training
Encourages singing, listening, and playing
Engages all types of learners (aural, visual, and kinesthetic)
Works for any scale or key — adaptable for all student levels
Adds a touch of Christmas fun to your December lessons
Use it as a review game, warm-up challenge, or studio party activity. Whether your students are mastering five finger patterns, one-octave scales or tackling advanced key signatures, Scales and Ladders brings everyone together in a spirit of musical play.
✅ Instant digital download (PDF)
✅ Studio license – print and reuse for all your students
✅ Great for beginners through more advanced levels
📥 What’s Included
Printable Scales and Ladders game board (festive Christmas design)
Game instructions and teacher tips
Studio License for unlimited use within your own studio
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What levels can play this game?
A: Scales and Ladders is flexible for all piano levels. Younger students can play using simple five-finger scales, while intermediate and advanced players can challenge themselves with full one- or two-octave scales, or scales with even more difficulty.
Q: What materials do I need to play?
A: You’ll need basic game pieces and a die, a dry-erase marker, plus a piano or keyboard. Staff paper and pencil would be helpful for note readers. Teachers can reference the student’s latest sheet music piece to reinforce concepts. Everything else is included in the printable download.
Q: How does the game reinforce piano skills?
A: Players use ear training, technique, and music theory knowledge as they move across the board — identifying scales, singing, or playing them correctly to climb the ladders.
Q: Is this a physical game or a digital download?
A: This is a digital PDF download. You’ll receive instant access to print and play immediately.
Q: Can I print copies for multiple students?
A: Yes — your purchase includes a studio license, so you can print and reuse the game for all of your students, forever.
🎄🎹 Scales and Ladders 🎹🎄
Bring holiday cheer to your studio with Scales and Ladders — a festive twist on the classic board game that turns piano scale practice into a joyful, interactive experience!
Modeled after Chutes and Ladders, this game challenges students to use their ears, fingers, and music knowledge as they race to the top of the board. Players sing, clap rhythms, identify notes, or play scales to climb ladders — but watch out for the slippery “sliding scales” that might send you tumbling down!
Perfect for private lessons, group classes, or studio holiday parties, this game brings laughter and learning together for piano students of any level.
🎵 What makes it great:
Reinforces scale knowledge, technique, and ear training
Encourages singing, listening, and playing
Engages all types of learners (aural, visual, and kinesthetic)
Works for any scale or key — adaptable for all student levels
Adds a touch of Christmas fun to your December lessons
Use it as a review game, warm-up challenge, or studio party activity. Whether your students are mastering five finger patterns, one-octave scales or tackling advanced key signatures, Scales and Ladders brings everyone together in a spirit of musical play.
✅ Instant digital download (PDF)
✅ Studio license – print and reuse for all your students
✅ Great for beginners through more advanced levels
📥 What’s Included
Printable Scales and Ladders game board (festive Christmas design)
Game instructions and teacher tips
Studio License for unlimited use within your own studio
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What levels can play this game?
A: Scales and Ladders is flexible for all piano levels. Younger students can play using simple five-finger scales, while intermediate and advanced players can challenge themselves with full one- or two-octave scales, or scales with even more difficulty.
Q: What materials do I need to play?
A: You’ll need basic game pieces and a die, a dry-erase marker, plus a piano or keyboard. Staff paper and pencil would be helpful for note readers. Teachers can reference the student’s latest sheet music piece to reinforce concepts. Everything else is included in the printable download.
Q: How does the game reinforce piano skills?
A: Players use ear training, technique, and music theory knowledge as they move across the board — identifying scales, singing, or playing them correctly to climb the ladders.
Q: Is this a physical game or a digital download?
A: This is a digital PDF download. You’ll receive instant access to print and play immediately.
Q: Can I print copies for multiple students?
A: Yes — your purchase includes a studio license, so you can print and reuse the game for all of your students, forever.
Image 1 of 7
Image 2 of 7
Image 3 of 7
Image 4 of 7
Image 5 of 7
Image 6 of 7
Image 7 of 7
