{"id":16025,"date":"2018-12-07T10:46:43","date_gmt":"2018-12-07T15:46:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/?p=16025"},"modified":"2023-11-29T13:13:41","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T18:13:41","slug":"cardio-drumming-activity-for-grades-k-5-baby-shark-theme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/cardio-drumming-activity-for-grades-k-5-baby-shark-theme\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardio Drumming Activity for Grades K-5 – “Baby Shark” Theme"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jennie Graves at MSA West Elementary School here with another one of my lessons I wanted to share. This time I wanted to let you know how awesome Cardio Drumming is for students. I teach kindergarten through fifth grade.<\/p>\n

There are many different routines you can do with cardio drumming; however, \u201cThe Baby Shark Song\u201d has been my students favorite. The fifth grade students even loved this routine as a warm-up. The routine did take a little longer to teach for my kindergarten and first grade students. I have included the lesson plan as well as the video of one of my kindergarten classes performing the routine.<\/p>\n

You can print this lesson plan here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\nhttps:\/\/cdn.ssww.com\/share\/cardio_drumming.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Suggested Grade Level:<\/strong> K-5 (depending on students). My 5th graders used this as a warm-up and loved it.<\/p>\n

Purpose:<\/strong> I will work on my rhythm while maintaining a steady beat. This basic routine will prepare me for more challenging ones in the future.<\/p>\n

Equipment: <\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • 1 Set of Drumsticks<\/a> <\/strong>for each student (noodles<\/a>\u00a0can be used as an alternative)<\/li>\n
  • 1 Exercise Ball<\/a><\/strong> for each student (or beach balls<\/strong><\/a>)<\/li>\n
  • 1 Base for each student (clear bucket<\/strong> <\/a>or regular bucket<\/strong><\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    NOTE:<\/strong> For this activity,\u00a0I purchased 17.5 inch exercise balls and used 10 gallon buckets that are about 18.5 inches wide.\u00a0As an alternative, you can use a laundry basket OR purchase smaller exercise balls or beach balls and use smaller buckets.<\/p>\n

    I also used an electric inflator<\/a><\/strong> to pump up each of the balls. This high volume compressor was powerful enough and made it easy.<\/p>\n

    \"cardio<\/p>\n

    Instructions for Cardio Drumming<\/h2>\n

    I teach a cardio drumming unit once a year; however, once the routine is taught it can be used as a warm up throughout the year. Below are the written steps I use for the Baby Shark song.<\/p>\n

    To teach the actual routine, we usually sit in a circle and I teach the students the routine while they are sitting. This allows me to help any of the students are are struggling. This is where I also teach the students rhythm and how to count. I only do this at the start of the cardio drumming routine. I use the steps below. Here is a printable version<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Baby Shark<\/strong>
    \nHit sticks together not on the ball. Switch from right to left side.<\/p>\n

    Mommy Shark<\/strong>
    \nHit sticks at the same time on the top of the ball (alternate right and left side to make it harder).<\/p>\n

    Daddy Shark<\/strong>
    \nHit the sticks at the same time on the side of the ball (cross arms to make it harder).<\/p>\n

    Grandma Shark<\/strong>
    \nOne hand behind your back, hit only one stick on the top of the ball (alternate right and left side to make it harder).<\/p>\n

    Grandpa Shark<\/strong>
    \nHit only one stick one the side of the ball. The stick needs to stay still to hold the ball on place (alternate right and left side to make it harder).<\/p>\n

    Let\u2019s Go Hunt<\/strong>
    \nHit sticks together above you head while walking around the ball and base.<\/p>\n

    Run Away<\/strong>
    \nHit the sticks on the top of the ball while sliding (shuffling) around the ball.<\/p>\n

    Safe at Last<\/strong>
    \nHit both sticks on the right side of the ball and make a rainbow to the other side of the ball. Repeat on the left side.<\/p>\n

    That\u2019s the End<\/strong>
    \nAlternate right and left stick hits on the top of the ball. Alternate right and left sticks hits of the side of the ball. Repeat.<\/p>\n

    Variations:<\/strong> If necessary, students can be seated or kneeling during the routine or 2 students can share one ball.<\/p>\n

    Additional Cardio Drumming Activites<\/h2>\n

    Gummy Bear:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    My fourth grade class had the challenge of creating their own cardio drumming routine to \u201cGummy Bear.\u201d They were awesome. #ipsBExtraordinary<\/a> #MSAWestIsTheBest<\/a> @eatmovegrowLA<\/a> @SSWorldwide<\/a> @pecentral<\/a> @OPENPhysEd<\/a> @LAFitKids<\/a> @LA_HPERD<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/mvSFhpdIPY<\/a><\/p>\n

    \u2014 Jennie Graves (@JennieLGraves) December 7, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n