RHYTHM & CLAPPING GAME – “1, 2, 3”  

Ascending Pattern Descending Pattern Descending Pattern Descending Pattern
1x – Clap Hands with partner

1x – Clap Own hands

3x – Clap Hands with partner

1x – Clap Own hands

2x – Clap Hands with partner

1x – Clap Own hands

2x – Clap Hands with partner

1x – Clap Own hands

3x – Clap Hands with partner

1x – Clap Own hands

1x – Clap Hands with partner

1x – Clap Own hands

  • Begin by teaching the Ascending Pattern. Demonstrate the patterns slowly. Give ample time for students to practice with a partner.
  • Teach and practice the Descending Pattern.
  • Combine the Ascending and Descending Patterns without stopping in between each section.

Watch a video of the hand clapping game “1, 2, 3”