Back to School Rhythm Task Cards Elementary Music Centers & Activities

Are you looking to introduce independent work time with your elementary music students? Task Cards are the perfect way to do it! This set of Back to School Rhythm Task Cards offers 6 different types of engaging activities to help your students review rhythm concepts while giving them a chance to work on their own!

These Rhythm Task Cards are differentiated, so they are suited for multiple grade levels! This bundle of task cards can be used with 1st grade through 4th grade elementary music students! Keep reading to find out what rhythms are included!

This resource offers an impressive variety of task card activities, helping your students to stay motivated and engaged as they explore different rhythm challenges. From identifying note values to completing rhythm patterns, these task cards cater to diverse learners, keeping your music lessons fresh and exciting!

Task Cards Included:

• Spin & Create (3 rhythm levels included) - Students use a spinner to spin for a rhythm. Then they write the rhythm on their worksheet or task card to create a 2, 3, or 4 beat rhythm pattern.
• Spin & Cover (3 rhythm levels included) - Students use a spinner to spin for a rhythm. Then they cover the corresponding rhythm with a mini eraser or other manipulative.
• Read & Play (3 rhythm levels included) - Students read the rhythm then play it using body percussion or an unpitched percussion instrument.
• Clip It - Students read the word or phrase. Then, they clip or cover the rhythm that matches the syllables.
• Build It - Students use play dough or other manipulative to build the rhythm.
• Read It & Change It - Students read the 4-beat rhythm pattern. Then, they use their worksheet to fill in the blank and create a new rhythm.

Rhythms Included:

• Quarter Rest and Barred Eighths (Ta and Titi)
• Quarter Rest (Shh)
• Half Note (Ta-a)
• Sixteenth Notes (Tika Tika)

*Note: No actual syllables are used in this resource, so it can be used with any pedagogy!

This set of Back to School Rhythm Task Cards is perfect for music centers in your classroom! Students can rotate through various centers and the task cards become an engaging station that caters to different learning styles!

These rhythm task cards encourage active participation as students interact with each other! They are able to collaborate on rhythm concepts while having fun! Your students will love the game and play aspect of these task cards, making learning rhythm concepts fun!

Rhythm instruction is crucial in elementary music. These task cards are specifically designed to target the rhythms that elementary music students are learning. Help your students build a strong foundation of rhythm while playing!

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