They stand up and act out being one of these emotions. You just draw a happy face, sad face and angry face on pieces of paper. Have three emotion cards in the middle of the circle – happy, sad, angry. If you’d like to find out a whole lot more rhythm games, then why not check out my article the essential guide to rhythm sticks games, featuring at least 12 ideas. Go around the circle, taking it in turns to each have one go. They make up a rhythm of 3 actions, for example, tap head then shoulders then legs. Start with the first child in the circle. In this the children will make up their own rhythm. When they become good at that, then you can move on to the harder version of the game. For example, tap your head once, and then Generally much better for social skills and turn-taking.įorm of the game, the adult makes up a quick rhythm (maybe limit them to three hits), Ways of playing it, an easy way, or a slightly harder way. Great game for early phonics as well as behaviour.

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