Pass the Beat
Brain Breaks - 5 min activity for Whole class.
Sit in a circle. One student claps a rhythm. The next student repeats it and adds one clap.
How to play Pass the Beat
- Step 1. Gather your group: Whole class. No materials needed.
- Step 2. Explain the rules clearly. Sit in a circle. One student claps a rhythm. The next student repeats it and adds one clap.
- Step 3. Start the activity and keep time (5 min).
- Step 4. Debrief: ask students what they learned or enjoyed.
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