This simple game enables children to "pass the rhythm" by copying the rhythmic actions of the child next to them.
Game 1
- Have children sit in a circle.
- Choose a child and encourage them to make a rhythm. E.g. stamp their feet, tap their shoulders, clap their hands 3 times etc.
- Children need to observe and copy it.
- The next child will make another set of rhythms for the children to copy.
- Continue the game until all the kids have had their turn.
Game 2
- Make the children stand in a circle.
- You (the Educator) can stand in the middle and make a set of quick rhythms. E.g: you can tap your feet, then knees and then clap. So, this is a set of 3 rhythms.
- Ask the children to observe you and copy it.
- Then make another set of rhythms by tapping your head and tapping your shoulders twice. Let the children copy you.
- Keep the rhythm going until the children get comfortable with the game and also get to know various ways to make rhythms.
Game 3
- This is a kind of memory game and can be done with an older group of kids.
- Make the children stand in a circle.
- Choose a child and they should do an action. E.g: tap their head.
- The child beside them needs to repeat that action and add an action of their own. For example - tap their head and clap their hands 3 times.
- The next child should repeat both of these actions and add a third one to it.
- Continue until you complete the circle.
Hints and Tips:
- This activity focuses on developing observation skills and memory.
- It also helps children to observe and memorise by means of imitating and repeating.
Reference:
Earlyimpactlearning.com
