Build an Igloo: interactive winter rhythm game with quarter and barred eighths

(18 customer reviews)
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Build an Igloo is an interactive winter rhythm game for practicing quarter notes and barred eighth notes. Students follow a short story about igloos, then help build one for the kids in the story. Each rhythm they read correctly adds another section to the igloo.

What’s included

  • 8 rhythm warm-up slides with quarter and barred eighth note rhythms
  • 8 story slides about igloos, what they’re for, and how they’re built
  • 30 game slides, where each correct rhythm adds a section to the igloo
  • 1 composing slide with ideas for using the rhythm cards
  • 1 page of printable rhythm cards (black and white, 4-beat patterns)

Formats

  • PDF
  • PowerPoint

Important

  • The PowerPoint must be in presentation mode for the clickable links to work.

Ways to use it

  • Whole-group rhythm reading
  • Winter lessons
  • Composing with the rhythm cards

Standards (NCAS)

  • Performing: Anchor Standard 4 (select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation)
  • Creating: Anchor Standard 1 (generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work)

License & help

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18 reviews for Build an Igloo: interactive winter rhythm game with quarter and barred eighths

  1. Juliet B. –

    This was a fun activity that I will definitely use again this year!

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      Thanks!

  2. Music with Mrs Morgan –

    Thanks! My students really enjoyed this activity!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      I’m so happy to hear that!

  3. Krista S. –

    This was adorable! So creative! Great resources for younger elementary students.

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thank you for the feedback!

  4. Michelle M. –

    My students love this activity, it’s such a fun and creative way to practice rhythms with them.

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      Thank you!

  5. Regina F. –

    I’ve used this in both center and whole group format. Thanks!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      You’re welcome πŸ™‚

  6. Morgan Coleman –

    Great!

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      Thanks!

  7. Melanie D. –

    Well constructed. Good way to practice rhythms in a class setting.

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thank you!

  8. Bethany S. –

    My students thought it was a fun activity.

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Yay! I’m happy to hear it!

  9. Allison J. –

    Love it!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thanks!

  10. Darilyn E. –

    My students absolutely loved building these igloos! Great product!!!!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      That’s awesome! I’m so glad they had fun πŸ™‚

  11. Stacey H. –

    My students loved building the igloos. I loved that they got to review the rhythms in a fun way that was no prep for me! πŸ˜‰
    Thank you!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Ha! That was my intention πŸ˜‰ Thanks for the feedback!

  12. Jennifer P. –

    My students loved this game!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      That’s great to hear! Thank you!

  13. Creative Kodaly Classroom –

    I love this game and bought all the versions to use with different rhythms! Thanks for a well-constructed product! πŸ™‚

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thanks for the great feedback!

  14. Milou P. –

    My kids loved this educational powerpoint including rhythm!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Great! Thanks for the feedback!

  15. Jennifer K. –

    This was such a hit with my Kindergarten classes!! They loved how they got to help build the igloo and I loved how it reviewed ta and titi. Great product!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thanks so much! I’m glad they enjoyed it!

  16. AllieBabbler –

    Used this game as a quick assessment with students. They really enjoyed it.

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      That’s wonderful to hear! Thank you!

  17. Nicole F. –

    Can’t wait to use it with my students!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thanks for the feedback! I’m working on a bundle for this product that will include more rhythms πŸ™‚

  18. vivace2309 –

    Super cute with great graphics. My students will love this. Thank you πŸ™‚

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thank you for the meaningful feedback πŸ™‚

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