Jungle Drums
Drumming introduces rhythm and tempo while creating a jungle atmosphere.
- Framework: IPC
- Unit: Into the Jungle
- Learning area: Music and Movement
- Level: Infant & Toddler
Objectives
- Tap a steady beat on a drum
- Explore loud and soft sounds
- Move to jungle rhythms
Materials
- Hand drums or upturned pots
- Wooden spoons
- Recorded jungle music
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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- Snake Slither
- Learning Animal Names
- Elephant Stomp Song
- Counting Jungle Animals
- Jungle Leaf Rubbings
- Jungle Explorer Course
- Jungle Storytime
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