Ya'll Need A Movement Break? Let's Freeze Dance!

My friend Mr. Kyle is the Music Teacher at Thomas Edison and has a free downloadable album on youtube! Check it out the album and if you want the free lesson plan, CLICK HERE!

The African Rock Game

The African Rock Game takes a pattern and repeats it over and over for students sitting in a circle. This is a great for circle time, to use while learning the alphabet and so much more.

I sing the song Obwisana with the game, but you can choose any sone really.

To adapt for young learners, first have students sit in a circle and pass out two rocks.  After going over “No Throwing” rules, let them pound them together and make noise.  I call it a "Rock Concert" :) Have them rub the rocks together - it sounds soft (piano) and like the water where they come from.   Pound them on the ground and they are a concert again. Then teach them Obwisana (of any other song) and pass the rocks to the beat. Here is a tutorial the I found online to explain better.

Dr. Nicola F. Mason West African (Akan) rock passing game

For extension activities using rocks, you can:

1) Sing ABC or any song and have them pound the rock on the ground or click them to specific letters or words.

2) Paint the rocks with letters

3) Students can break into small groups and create their own rock passing game to share with the class.

For more ideas on this game, click HERE. I hope this helps!-

Ami

Subscribe

Email Address