B-A-G Tent Game - Quarter Note Version

Included in this download are 33 printable B-A-G patterns comprised of four quarter notes. Simply print them out on cardstock and fold in half (to make the tent shape). The great thing about these is you can also use them as Do-Re-Mi cards - I know I'll be doing this with my 2nd graders! The G-A-B version will be great for 3-5 recorder players.

You can use these patterns in various ways:
1. Assessment: Call a student to your desk and have them perform a pattern(s) of your choice.
2. Whole Class Activity: Seat students in a circle. Assign each student a pattern and have them place it where they can see one side and the other side is facing the center of the circle. Give them time to practice their pattern (and ask questions if needed). Go around the circle, having the students perform their pattern for the class, then having the class perform the pattern back.
3. Whole Class Game: Seat students in a circle. Assign each student a pattern and have them place it where they can see one side and the other side is facing the center of the circle. Give them time to practice their pattern (and ask questions if needed). Then, select one student to begin. That student plays their pattern, then selects another student’s pattern and plays that pattern. The student with that pattern must recognize that theirs was played, play their pattern, then select another student. Any student who doesn’t recognize their pattern or doesn’t play correctly is out. This game can be difficult, so try these modifications if needed:
a. Number each pattern. A student can play their pattern, then say the number of the pattern they want played next (this eliminates the listening elements – this is a good way to play for a “practice” round)
b. Instead of a student being “out” for a mistake, the student sets down their tent for one or two rotations, then puts their tent back up and is ready to play again.
c. “Rescue Me” – a student who recognizes that their pattern is being played can call out “rescue me” and the teacher (or a student volunteer) can play their pattern for them. This can only be used once.