Table of Contents List of Music Games
Most of these shapes were given to me by my students, particularly the younger ones. As I tried to teach them just "Sticks Ready" and "Sticks Asleep" students came up with these. At first I tried to stop them and have students stay on focus, then I finally realized that these movements are wonderful.
Thanks [] for introducing me to "Sticks 'X'"
Have quick, simple fun engaging moves that everyone can relate to and enjoy doing.
Give students a time for their self expression.
Quick playful way of getting groups attention.
This can occasionally connect with what kids are learning in another class.
(shapes, handwriting, math, daily life skills- i.e. brushing teeth, combing hair, )
Sticks Ready
Sticks Asleep
Rules- don't hit anyone with your stick.
This is usually done with two drumming sticks, but is can be done with just the hands.
Sticks X
Sticks V
Sticks T
Sticks Bow Tie
Sticks 'Antennas'
Sticks 'Antennas Wiggling' (my particular favorite)
Sticks Bull Horns
Sticks 'Unicorn Horn'
Sticks Bushy Eye Brows
Sticks Mustache
Sticks Dangling Ear Rings
Sticks Pony Tails
Play a Violin
Play a Flute
Play a Trombone
Eat with Chop Sticks
Stick Elephant trunk - add sound of elephant trumpeting
Sticks Pinocchio (extend the nose)
Sticks Ice Skates
Sticks Paddling a Canoe
Sticks Fishing
Sticks Walrus Tusks (be sure to let students know they are not allowed to put sticks in their mouths)
Sticks Y (you have to do this with a partner)
Sticks W (you have to do this with a partner)
Sticks O (you have to do this with a partner)
Sticks WOW (needs 6 people)
Sticks Plus Sign +
Sticks Equal Sign =
Safety- The game is simple, Students can succeed at this activity
Novelty- coming up with new ideas.
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These stick shapes can be combined with 'Boom Boom-Play What You Want' so that you add rhythm to the stick shapes.
* Performance. This game can be used part of a performance, particularly with 3-5 year olds. Some with 6-8