Circus March
Marching to music builds rhythm awareness and gross motor coordination.
- Framework: IPC
- Unit: Circus
- Learning area: Music and Movement
- Level: Level 1
Objectives
- Students will march in time to music.
- Students will follow tempo changes.
Materials
- March music
- Drums
- Rhythm sticks
- Flags or streamers
Instructions
1. Listen to circus march music and identify the beat.
2. Practice marching in place, then around the room.
3. Add instruments to keep the beat.
4. Follow tempo changes—fast march, slow march.
Educator tip
Use a drum to emphasize the beat and help children stay together.
Assessment
Observe rhythm following and movement control.
More from Circus
- Elephant Trunk Dance
- Circus Friends – Taking Turns
- Clown Feelings Faces
- Ticket Booth Role Play
- Lion Tamer Obstacle Course
- Pattern Circus Train
- Circus Story Sequencing
- Clown Name Writing
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