Rhythm Train

This is a great warm up activity! It only takes about 5 minutes.

Rhythm Train    Grade levels- 1-5

• Sit the class in a circle
• create 4 beat pattern doing the same motion, have the class mirror you. 
• After doing this several times invite someone in the circle to make up their movement for 4 beats. Repeat with several other students. 
• Beginning to teachers right have the first student to 4 beats, the class repeats. 
• The next student does a new movement. The class now does students 1 and 2 movements. 
• See how far the class can get, adding on a new movement each time! 

Adding music can help to keep a steady beat. This is tricky for 1st grade, but the older grades love it!