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Pass the Clap
Aanya
Description
Pass the Clap is a fast, rhythmic game where students pass a clap around the circle without missing a beat!
Details
1 - 6 years, 7 - 10 years
Any number of players
5 to 10 minutes
No materials
Tags
Collaboration, Icebreaker, Classroom Management, Precision, Critical/ Strategic Thinking
Instructions:
1. Students stand in a circle.
2. Start a rhythm by clapping and passing it to the next student.
3. Each student immediately passes the clap along.
4. Hesitations or broken rhythm mean the student is out.
5. Continue until only one student remains.
Variations & tips:
1. Change the rhythm speed to make it trickier.
2. Add patterns like double claps, snaps, or stomp-and-clap combinations.
3. Reverse the direction of the clap randomly.
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