Rhythm Feet Fun

Lesson 1: Let the Rhythm Move Your Feet

Duration

30 MIN

Objective

Students will be able to move their bodies in time with the beat of the music in a variety of ways, demonstrating beat synchronization and creative expression.

Materials Needed

Slide Deck: Let's Move
Colorful Silk Scarves
Drum or Hand Percussion
Upbeat & Calm Audio Tracks

Key Concepts

Creative Movement

Expressing music through the body.

Beat Synchronization

Moving in time with the steady pulse.

Body Awareness

Understanding how different parts move.

Instructional Arc

5 MIN

Warm-up Stretch

Lead students in gentle reaching and shaking movements. "Reach for the stars, then touch the floor like a floppy noodle!" Use a slow, steady beat on a drum to guide the stretches.

5 MIN

Connect Music & Movement

Show the first few slides. Discuss: "How does this music make you want to move?" Play a fast song and a slow song, asking students to clap the beat for each.

10 MIN

Guided Creative Movement

Distribute scarves. Call out different movement styles: "Float like a feather," "March like a soldier," or "Spin like a top." Change the music tempo to match the movement prompts.

7 MIN

Musical Statues Game

Play music and have students dance. When the music stops, everyone must freeze! Focus on body control and listening for the silence.

3 MIN

Cool-down Breathing

Sit in a circle. "Blow out the birthday candles" with deep breaths. Transition slowly back to their desks or next activity.

Pro Tips

Model high-energy movements first to lower student inhibitions.
Use "boundary" language: "Keep your scarf in your own bubble!"
Praise students who notice small changes in the beat.

Discussion Starters

"If this music were an animal, what would it be?"
"Which part of your body wants to dance first?"
"How can we move quietly to this soft song?"

Rhythm Feet Fun

Rhythm Feet Lesson Plan

Let's Move Slides

Movement Scarf Dancing Activity

Musical Statues Game Instructions