Rhythm and Pulse Year 6 Notations - Baby one

The "Rhythm and Pulse" lesson for Year 6 introduces an engaging action game set to a musical notation that helps children understand rhythm through movement and coordination. The game, titled "Baby One," combines simple lyrics with a series of claps and body movements. As the children sing the words "Baby one" and "Baby two," they are instructed to clap once or twice respectively, after the rests in the song. This playful activity not only teaches musical timing but also encourages physical activity as children tap various body parts in time with the rhythm.

As the game progresses, the children follow a sequence of actions that involve touching different parts of their bodies such as their head, shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and optionally, toes and the floor. This sequence builds up to include all the body parts previously mentioned, culminating in a final pose on the last "Baby One!" The pose could be anything from standing still with arms folded and a smile, to a jubilant stance with arms raised high. Mastering the game requires a high level of concentration and coordination, and once the children learn it well, it can instill a great sense of achievement and joy in their musical learning journey.