MAPSRhythm Race
Summary
The class is split into two or more teams, each team stands in its own circle, and one by one points at a teammate and calls the letters in order — a, b, c … The first team to reach z wins. Players may not simply go around the circle clockwise or anticlockwise and may not invent new letters.
Procedures
- 1
Forming Circles: Divide the entire class into two groups; if there are more people, divide them into more groups. Each group stands in their own circle with their faces turned inward, leaving sufficient space between individuals for passing the ball.
- 2
Memorizing Alphabet Order: Participants must call out the letters in alphabetical order, from A to Z. (This can be adapted by using musical notes or solfège instead.)
- 3
One Person Points, One Person Says: The first player starts by pointing to a teammate and saying "a"; the person pointed to then points to another teammate and says "b"; then comes "c," "d," "e," and so on. Each letter is called by one person while pointing to the next person.
- 4
Players must not proceed in a clockwise or counter-clockwise sequence. They must freely point to any teammate, ensuring that others cannot guess who will be next.
- 5
Rushing Toward Z: Each group calls out from A through Z. If a letter is called incorrectly, the player must retreat to correct it before continuing. Play for two or three rounds; the winning group may exchange one member with another group before starting the next round.
Reference Video Link
Activity Sources
- Source Type:
- Website / Online resource
- Source:
- from Drama Menu
MAPS teaching activities may come from a variety of sources, including original contributions by the MAPS team, online resources, published materials, activities learned from teachers, activities shared by colleagues, traditional teaching practices, and other sources. When a source can be reasonably identified, we make every effort to acknowledge it on the relevant activity page or in the accompanying reference information.
Some content may be organized, translated, structured, or adapted by the MAPS team for specific teaching contexts. Such editorial or instructional adaptation does not mean that MAPS claims ownership of the underlying third-party material. Rights to third-party content remain with the original authors, publishers, or other lawful rights holders.
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Rhythm Race
Summary
The class is split into two or more teams, each team stands in its own circle, and one by one points at a teammate and calls the letters in order — a, b, c … The first team to reach z wins. Players may not simply go around the circle clockwise or anticlockwise and may not invent new letters.
Procedures
- 1
Forming Circles: Divide the entire class into two groups; if there are more people, divide them into more groups. Each group stands in their own circle with their faces turned inward, leaving sufficient space between individuals for passing the ball.
- 2
Memorizing Alphabet Order: Participants must call out the letters in alphabetical order, from A to Z. (This can be adapted by using musical notes or solfège instead.)
- 3
One Person Points, One Person Says: The first player starts by pointing to a teammate and saying "a"; the person pointed to then points to another teammate and says "b"; then comes "c," "d," "e," and so on. Each letter is called by one person while pointing to the next person.
- 4
Players must not proceed in a clockwise or counter-clockwise sequence. They must freely point to any teammate, ensuring that others cannot guess who will be next.
- 5
Rushing Toward Z: Each group calls out from A through Z. If a letter is called incorrectly, the player must retreat to correct it before continuing. Play for two or three rounds; the winning group may exchange one member with another group before starting the next round.
Reference Video Link
Activity Sources
- Source Type:
- Website / Online resource
- Source:
- from Drama Menu
MAPS teaching activities may come from a variety of sources, including original contributions by the MAPS team, online resources, published materials, activities learned from teachers, activities shared by colleagues, traditional teaching practices, and other sources. When a source can be reasonably identified, we make every effort to acknowledge it on the relevant activity page or in the accompanying reference information.
Some content may be organized, translated, structured, or adapted by the MAPS team for specific teaching contexts. Such editorial or instructional adaptation does not mean that MAPS claims ownership of the underlying third-party material. Rights to third-party content remain with the original authors, publishers, or other lawful rights holders.
If you are an author, copyright holder, or authorized representative and have questions or concerns regarding the source, attribution, or use of any content, please contact us:
Email: musicactivityps@gmail.com
