Mathematics can be fun! "This Tune" uses math and melody and rhythm to help the teacher learn students names quickly as well as aiding the students to learn their classmates names.
The five beat pattern can be physically represented by dividing the 5 beat measures into Knees (beat 1), Clap (beat 2), Snap (beat 3), knees (beat 4) and Clap (beat 5). As this pattern is repeated, the children are involved in a phsically active learning activity that is practical and enjoyable. If you learn the "Knee