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Resonance board – Activity 5: Dance to the beat


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You will need

  • A Bluetooth speaker
  • Some music to play through the speaker

What to do

  • Put a speaker on the resonance board, with the speaker part facing down towards the board.
  • Cue the learner in – Ready, steady, go! / 3, 2, 1, Go!
  • Play a song with low volume for a short period of time – 30 seconds or so.
  • Pause and look for any responses.
  • Repeat, playing the music a bit louder.

Top tips

Choose motivating songs that they already like

Explore different styles and genres of music and enjoy the sounds and vibrations!

Safety tips: Always supervise the activity to prevent accidents. Keep music volume low so not to overwhelm.