Join our group part

0–15 seconds: Place A and B side by side with aligned beat numbers. Say: “A taps on all four beats. B taps on one and three. Each line lasts four beats.”

15–30 seconds: Give a four-count. Use one hand to tap A and point through B with the other, or ask a second adult to play B. Keep the volume low. Say: “We use the same pulse.”

30–45 seconds: Play both lines for two rounds. Count beat positions aloud at first, then fade the count. Say: “B is quiet on two and four, but the beat goes on.”

45–60 seconds: Show a flat hand after the second round and stop. Model a missed entry, wait for a new count-in, then start again. Say: “If I lose my place, I watch, wait and rejoin at the next one.”

The pupil copies the other part and loses their own: Return to the pupil’s A or B strip. Ask for a point through it while a partner plays. Add the pupil’s movement only after a new count-in.

A pupil tries to catch up with fast taps: Stop gently. Say “watch, wait, next one”. Give a fresh four-count and start a new round. Do not fill the missing beats with extra taps.

The group ends at different times: Agree two rounds before starting. Count the rounds with two fingers and show the flat hand at the end of round two. Fade extra cues when pupils are ready.

Point to the place or instruction.

Ask one short question.

Say the instruction in a new way.

Give a choice or a small guide.

Show the first step only. Then give the task back.

After I do, ask each pupil to point to the first tap after the count-in and show the STOP cue. Correct: start on the next one after four preparation counts; stop at the agreed flat hand. Remap the sequence if the pupil starts during the count-in.

At We do 2, show A and B aligned. Ask: “A plays four taps. B has two taps and two rests. Do they end together?” Choose A: yes, if all four spaces stay even; B: no, B ends after two beats. Correct A. If every pupil keeps four spaces and starts together, fade one cue. For any pupil choosing B or rushing, point through both lines at one speed and retest before fading support.

Retest with B changed to REST TAP REST TAP. Ask: “Does this still last four beats?” Correct: yes. The rests take their full time. Watch the pupil point through all four spaces before rejoining the group.

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