Build an Igloo: interactive winter rhythm game with half notes – rhythm games

Build an Igloo is an interactive winter rhythm game. It’s a no-prep activity for practicing and reviewing barred eighth notes, quarter notes, and half notes. Students are led through a story in which they learn about igloos and how they are used. Then, they are asked to help build an igloo for the kids in the story. For each rhythm they read correctly, another section of the igloo is built. 

 

This resource is perfect for:

•  elementary music teachers

 

WHAT YOU’LL GET WITH YOUR DOWNLOAD

✺ 8 rhythm warm-up slides

• students practice reading quarter notes, barred eighth notes, and half note rhythms

✺ 8 story slides

• students learn about igloos, their purpose, and their construction

✺ 30 game slides

• students read rhythms and see each section of the igloo as it’s built

✺ 1 composing slide

• ideas for composing using the printable rhythm cards

✺ 1 sheet of printable rhythm cards

• black and white, 4-beat patterns

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