The extension of this game is to use surnames, or even middle names and surnames. For example, Ebony’s full name might be, ‘E-bo-ny-Mai-sie-Col-lins. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7!’ Quite a challenge, but it’s always nice to know there is a next step to any activity if required. 9. Make up a story So, for example, if it was the cucumber, you all go ‘cu (hit)-cum-(hit) -ber (hit)! One (hit)-two (hit)-three (hit)!’ Repeat this two or three times, so they start to understand what is going on. (You are hitting the syllables at the same time as you say them, by the way) Print off pictures of the food and ask the students to arrange the food to match the rhythm they want.

Pro-tip #2: If they are struggling to come up with words to give as an echo, tell them to use the phrase: “I like ___.” As the song gets to the higher numbers, it may be helpful to pause to demonstrate that they should stop playing, as kindergarten students can sometimes get carried away and forget the number. Have students sit with partners and tap together. They can create their own rhythms and teach their partner the rhythms they create. Students can improve their social skills as they work together on this activity.

After a little bit, change up the speed of the beat and ask them to match the tempo as best they can. The chorus was used in part of the 1981 novelty song "Bras On 45" by Ivor Biggun. [17] B-side [ edit ]

The song is noted for a complex 16-notes-to-the-bar bassline played by Norman Watt-Roy, [11] and the saxophone solo in the instrumental break in which Davey Payne plays two saxophones. It is amazing how the introduction of one simple toy or puppet can really inspire children. To find out the ultimate 22 teaching activities using puppets, then take a look at this. 8. The classic name gameI spend quite a bit of time talking about feeling and showing them with your bodies and face for this one. Go around the circle, and each child in turn has a go at creating a rhythm. The others copy. It is a good idea to limit it to 3 or 4 hits to start with, but see how you get on, and if the children become really good at it then extend to more hits. It’s also a great time to emphasize social skills and discuss how you wait to speak until the other person is finished.)

Dury, Jemima, ed. (2012). Hallo Sausages: The Lyrics of Ian Dury. London, England: Bloomsbury Publishing. p.129. ISBN 978-1-4088-1214-3.For example, say and hit, ‘Go to the park. 1-2-3-4!’ Another example could be ‘Zip up your coat. 1-2-3-4!’ You could literally use any phrase! I dug through the lessons I’ve used over the past 10+ years of teaching to come up with these 19 rhythm activities for Kindergarten for you to use in your music classroom right now. You give the children a simple phrase, and then all hit the words together. For example, it might be ‘brush your teeth!’ Emoji rhythms are a great way to include a fun movement game in your class. Create a key for emojis and indicate the rhythm each one represents. Use the emojis to spell out patterns that students can practice using a steady beat. While I prefer to wait until first grade before introducing the notation and syllables, I do think it’s important to prepare rhythm with movement, visuals, playing, and creative musical experiences.

Keep the beat. This is a really important skill for young children. Those that are able to keep a beat, have been found in studies to do much better at school in general. ( Source) General speaking, I have always found them a positive tool for behavior. I think it is because they get everyone involved, and so there is more of an emphasis on ‘doing’ rather than sitting and listening. 4.Good For Rhythm Repetitive activities build knowledge, but if you don’t offer a twist or extension then the kids will likely get bored.Any toy or doll will work fine for this. I like to use a baby toy that has musical instruments attached to her.