This simple and engaging rhythm activity was created as a fun way to start the new term after the summer breakm or before the summer break. You can choose how to use the worksheets depending on your group and lesson goals.
A great way to begin is by introducing the rhythms together – listening, clapping, and feeling the steady beat as a class.
Below are a few ideas for how to use the three included worksheets:
Clap or Play
Display the worksheet on a projector and clap the rhythms together as a group.
You can also divide students into small groups, give each group a rhythm instrument, and let them try to play all the words in time.
Rhythm Puzzle
Let students fill in the correct note values that match each picture. This is a great way to combine rhythm reading with visual understanding.
Create Your Own Rhythm Puzzle
Encourage students to come up with their own summer-themed words and draw matching pictures. They can then create rhythms to go with their images, or swap worksheets with a partner to complete each other’s puzzles.





