Help K–2 students build steady beat music skills through simple body percussion movement activities.
Pair these cards with included links to free instrumental music for a ready-to-go activity.
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What’s Included
- Printable and Projectable Body Percussion Cards.
- Simple steady beat pattern combinations designed for early elementary music students.
- Links to free instrumental music for easy classroom use.
- Teacher directions so you can use the activity right away.
Easy to Use in K-2 Music Classes
Print or project the cards, choose one of the included instrumental music tracks, as students follow the steady beat body percussion patterns.
Ways to Use Body Percussion Cards
- Beginning-of-class warm-ups.
- Steady beat practice.
- Movement breaks.
- Sub plans.
- Centers or small-group activities (if your “littles” are ready).
- Observational assessment.
Meet the Teacher Behind Frau Musik USA
I’m Terri Lloyd, a former K–5 music teacher with advanced degrees, Kodály certifications, and over 25 years of experience in the elementary music classroom.
I create practical resources that help teachers save planning time while building real music literacy and performance skills.
