Focus on Rhythm Part 1

Last year, I attempted to create a blog specifically for my students and their parents. Because of this, I totally slacked on this one! I am going to try to do better and keeping up with both this year.

I am trying something new with my 2nd-5th graders this year. I am focusing on one topic for each month. September has been Rhythm. Below you will find some original and some Pinspired ideas. :)

My Topic board showing our focus on Rhythm

Coming up with words to fit into different rhythms

Pipe cleaner notes!

Really cute idea to use shoes to show the different sounds on each beat. (One shoe - quarter note, 2 = paired eighth, None = rest) I know I stole this idea from Music a la Abbott

Rap It, Clap It, Music Match It from Tracy King on TpT

Inventing our own words to fit ta and ti-ti

I found this idea on Pinterest. I changed it to use scarves instead of tennis balls. Even my K and 1st graders loved moving to "oink" and "ruf-ruf" (that's how I introduce quarter and paired eighth)

Next week we will be taking on Rhythm Centers as well as playing rhythms. 

I have my Pinterest Classroom boards separated by topics, so if you are looking specifically for Rhythm activities be sure to take a look at my Classroom - Rhythm board!