Rhythm Pulse Activity Book - Everybody do this
Music Resource Description
The Rhythm Pulse Activity Book provides a lively and interactive song titled "Everybody Do This" designed to engage children in a fun and musical way. The song consists of a simple and catchy melody, with lyrics that encourage participants to follow along with actions. To begin the activity, the instructor sings the song while performing an action, which the children are then asked to mimic. This could involve clapping hands, tapping feet, or any other movement that can be easily copied.
As the activity progresses, the children are invited to contribute their own ideas for actions. It's important to offer suggestions and allow a moment for the children to think creatively about the movements they would like the group to imitate. Children can either come to the front or lead from their place in the circle, introducing their chosen action as the song is sung. For added personalisation and fun, the song can be adapted to include the child's name in the final line, prompting the group to follow actions 'just like Tom' or any other child's name. To further enhance the activity, incorporate clapping along with the singing, especially on the ending phrase, creating a rhythm that resonates with the child's name and action.