I mentioned this song in this post, but thought I'd include it again here because of the clapping component. Each verse has a sung section and a spoken section and an opportunity to add a variation (face, eyes, elbows, knees, lips, etc.) to incorporate the next time through. BingoĪ fun hand-clapping sequence to go along with the familiar children's song! See a demonstration here. See these video examples for a few variation ideas. This traditional children's song features a simple hand-clapping sequence to do with a partner interspersed with cumulative movements that go along with each verse (see, chop, knee, snap, jump). These clapping games reinforce coordination skills as children sing (often silly songs) and perform rhythmic clapping sequences. Here are sixteen clapping games to introduce to your choir: To (unbeknownst to them) prepare or reinforce a rhythmic concept from one of your anthems Ready to play? A movement break or quick change-of-pace activity during rehearsalģ. A gathering activity before rehearsal as children arriveĢ. If you're working with a younger group, try modifying the clapping sequence to fit their ability level (scroll down to the bottom of this article for a few helpful tips).ġ. It’s a transition stage that leads them to the next phases of growing up.” ( source )Ĭlapping games are a great way to incorporate rhythm and movement into your choir rehearsals while reinforcing gross motor skills, rhythmic concepts (such as steady beat and subdivision), coordination skills, and the concept of sequencing ( source). "These activities serve as a developmental platform to enhance children’s needs - emotional, sociological, physiological, and cognitive.
Idit Sulkin has conducted research on the topic of children's hand-clapping games, noting: Clapping games can be beneficial to children's development.ĭr. It might seem like just fun and games, but there's actually more to it than that. Remember those clapping games we used to play as kids? Between the silly (or nonsense) lyrics and the fast-paced sequence of claps, taps, snaps, and crosses, clapping games provided hours of entertainment.
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