Second graders have been playing a wide variety of musical games. These games promote the ability to maintain a steady beat using voice, body and instruments. They are also a lot of fun! See some samples below.
Round De Doo Bop (a circle game) I was going to Kentucky, I was going to the fair. I met a senorita, With flowers in her hair. Shake it, baby, shake it, Shake it all you can. Shake it like a milkshake, And drink it from the can. Round De Doo Bop - 1, 2, Round De Doo Bop - 1, 2, Turn around and turn around, Until I holler STOP! | 2L plays Round De Doo Bop |
2C plays Concentration | Concentration (A beat keeping name game) Concentration is everybody ready? Yes, we're ready! When I say your name, The game begins. Mr. Chewning, Amira. Amira, Grant. Grant, Olga. etc. |
Acka Backa Acka Backa soda cracker, Acka Backa boo! Acka Backa soda cracker, Out goes YOU! Acka Backa is a beat passing game and gives the players who are out an opportunity to join in on instruments and play for the other students. | 2W plays Acka Backa |