Art & making · 10 minutes · 6–10 years
Clap a secret rhythm
Listen, remember and take turns with a musical pattern.
All you need
Hands and a comfortable seated space.
Grown-up, read this first
Keep sounds gentle. No shouting or striking objects; silent movements work too.
Adapt to your child’s needs and stop if uncomfortable.
Let’s give it a go
A question to take with you
How did the pause help you hear the pattern?
Talk it through or draw on paper. There is no answer box or personal information to submit.
Make it gentler
Use clap, pause, clap.
Take it further
Join two four-beat patterns at a steady pace.