Learn Rhythm (Supermarket) — Sample Activity

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Overview

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.

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Contributes to Learning Outcomes

KS1 (Years 1–2)

play tuned and untuned instruments musically
experiment with, create, select and combine sounds using the interrelated dimensions of music

KS2 (Years 3–6)

play and perform in solo and ensemble contexts, using their voices and playing musical instruments with increasing accuracy, fluency, control and expression
improvise and compose music for a range of purposes using the interrelated dimensions of music
listen with attention to detail and recall sounds with increasing aural memory
use and understand staff and other musical notations

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