‘Rhythm Relay’ is an engaging and effective learning game that all teachers can use with their students.
This activity improves coordination, fine motor skills, and self expression.
Steps:
- Divide the class into small groups (3-5 students each).
- Each group creates a short rhythmic routine on their hand drums or with body percussion (e.g. clap, clap, stomp).
- Groups practice their routines.
- Each group performs their routine for the class and teaches it to the others.
- The teacher then becomes the conductor and points at different groups to play their rhythms.
- Combine all routines into a longer class performance.
Variations:
- Set a theme (e.g. soft sounds, animals).
- Choose a student to be the conductor.
This game not only makes learning fun, but also helps in developing various skills such as coordination, concentration, creativity, and team work.
More Resources:
You can explore our special school and kinder instrument packs here.
You can also learn more hand drumming facilitation techniques at out Teacher Training courses and our Professional Development workshops.
