Jungle Drums

Drumming introduces rhythm and tempo while creating a jungle atmosphere.

Objectives

Materials

Instructions

1. Give each child a drum or makeshift drum.

2. Practice gentle taps and louder beats.

3. Chant 'Into the jungle, boom boom boom!'

4. Tap along to the chant together.

5. Play recorded jungle music and drum along.

6. End with soft 'sleeping jungle' quiet taps.

Educator tip

Use upturned plastic containers if drums aren't available—they work great!

Assessment

Note rhythm keeping and following tempo changes.

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