Jungle Rhythm Makers & Movers

Jungle Rhythm Makers & Movers is a lively music and movement session for young children. Each child makes their own jungle shaker, then uses it in rhythm games, animal movement activities and a noisy jungle parade. The session ends with dance games and playful movement. It's a drop-off session run by an Activity Leader, made for energetic little ones.

A shaker is one of the simplest musical instruments there is. At its heart, it's a closed container with something small inside that rattles when you shake it. Dried rice, lentils, beans or seeds all work, and each one makes a slightly different sound. Rice gives a soft swish, while beans make a bolder rattle.

Maracas are a well-known kind of shaker, and many cultures around the world have their own versions. The fun part of making one is decorating it, so it looks as wild as it sounds.

Rhythm games help children feel and follow a beat. In a copycat game, one person plays a short pattern and everyone copies it back. Others play with contrasts: loud and quiet, fast and slow, stop and go. Children love the surprise of a sudden freeze.

Animal movement games bring the jungle to life. Little ones might tiptoe like a tiger, stomp like an elephant, flap like a parrot or swing like a monkey, all while keeping time with their shakers. A jungle parade brings it all together, with everyone marching, shaking and dancing in one big, joyful line.

Many children find music and movement a joyful way to burn off energy and express themselves. Shaking to a beat, copying patterns and moving like animals all involve listening, co-ordination and imagination. Taking part in a parade or a dance game can help quieter children feel more confident too. Most of all, it's simply great fun.

As it's a drop-off session, make sure your child has everything they need while you're away. Sunscreen, a drink and some warmer layers for the cooler parts of the forest are all good ideas, along with shoes they can dance and run in. Please come back to collect your child at the finish time, as children cannot leave on their own.

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