See Saw: Rhythm Composition

This fun group activity is an Orff arrangement and rhythm composition for first or second grade to review quarter note, two eighth notes, and quarter rests using fun playground two-beat rhythms. First students learn a simple arrangement of See-Saw, which is included, on the barred instruments. Then they are divided into small groups and given a set of rhythm cards that are printable in color and black and white, and asked to arrange them into their own composition. Students can transcribe their composition on the included worksheet or choose an extra from the included list.