S&S: Beat/Rhythm–1, 4, Dramatic Play/Games–1

Musical activities: 

1. Use vocal play to transition to this rhythmic rhyme.
2. Jump fingertips off of lap saying, “Jump, jump, jump jump!” This vocal play can be extended with a nonsense syllable. Ex: “Whoo, whoo, whoo, whoo!” as fingertips jump high.
3. Follow these movement instructions while reciting the rhyme:
   
   • 1st verse: Jump fingertips off of knees macrobeat (big).
   
   • 2nd verse: Swim macrobeat (big).
   
   • 3rd verse: Splash with hands microbeat (little).
4. Repeat several times from step one for the benefits of repetition. Encourage children to move and vocalize with you. The teaching video includes variations that can be shared in week two.
5. Rhythm patterns Presentation ideas:  music play. Tap lap to macrobeat (big), and say, “Be my echo.” Based on your level of comfort, chant the patterns provided, echo the recording, or make up your own.