Pitch Year 1 Notations - Postman's knock

In the delightful musical activity "Postman's Knock," Year 1 children are invited to engage in a playful game that combines rhythm, movement, and social interaction. The game is set to a catchy tune with simple lyrics that are easy for young children to remember and sing along to. As the children form a circle and partner up, ensuring an even number ensures everyone can fully participate in the fun.

The game unfolds with specific actions corresponding to different parts of the song. When singing "Postman's," the children enthusiastically clap their hands twice, creating a sense of anticipation. The word "Knock" prompts them to clap their partner's hands, symbolizing the postman's arrival. As the lyrics progress to "Telling us it's," the children are encouraged to move past their current partner, brushing right shoulders as they continue in the circle's direction, finding themselves before a new partner. At the mention of "Eight o'clock," they whimsically tap their wrists, pretending to check the time on a watch, and exchange a knowing glance with their new partner as if to acknowledge they're behind schedule. A common mistake in this game is for children to turn around in search of their next partner, but a helpful tip is to remind them to keep facing forward to maintain the flow of the game.