World Poetry Day / Body Percussion Poem Stomp
Body Percussion Poem Stomp
Children chant poems with a strong beat while clapping, stomping and clicking the rhythm, then create their own group chant poem to perform.
How to run it
- Read aloud a short poem with a strong, bouncy rhythm and clap along to the beat.
- Add body percussion such as stomps, thigh pats and finger clicks on certain words.
- In small groups, have children write four short lines about a chosen topic and give each line a movement pattern.
- Have each group perform their chant poem for the others.
You will need
- a selection of rhythmic poems
- paper
- pencils
Make it easier or harderYounger children echo the educator's lines and actions; older children layer two rhythms at once in a round.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 5, Outcome 3Performing rhythm and words together builds communication skills and a sense of joyful wellbeing.
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