Learn Rhythm (Supermarket) — Sample Activity

Welcome to the supermarket — where rhythm is on every shelf! In this fun and engaging activity, children will explore basic musical rhythms by linking them to everyday words they know, like “tea.” By repeating rhythmic patterns out loud and seeing them on screen, children start to connect sound, speech, and written rhythm in a playful way. It’s the perfect introduction to rhythm reading and beat keeping.

🎵 Music Trivia: Attaching rhythm to words is a method called “word rhythm association.” It helps beginners understand musical timing by linking it to natural speech!

Teacher Tip: Encourage children to speak the words clearly and in time. Use body percussion (like clapping or patting knees) to help them feel the beat as they say the rhythms.