Basic patterns

Don't overlook music in your 'pattern' project, as rhythms or repeated patterns form its very basis. Note * While clapping comes naturally to children, it is hard for them to clap a rhythm. Start with someone tapping a pulse/beat and have the children copy you clapping some simple rhythms. Rhythm exercises * Divide the children into groups. * During the exercises, include a leader drum or ask an adult to point at the pictures of instruments so the children have to play in...