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Frozen Rhythm Sort: FREE SMART BOARD DOWNLOAD!

This is a fun, basic activity for helping student take the first steps in rhythm dictation. Each Frozen character or icon below has their name grouped with their image, and broken into the appropriate number of syllables.  Students take turns deciding how many sounds (syllables) are in each item's name.  Next, they get to drag the icon to the door that matches (because "Love is  an Open  Door!'  LOL)  The blue quarter note door matches one sound.  The red double eighth note door matches two sounds.



If they are correct, the icon will disappear through the door.  If they need to try again, the icon will bounce back to its original spot on the page. When finished, be sure to right click and select "Reset Page," or go to "Edit," "Reset Page" so everything reverts and the activity is ready to go again.  The link is below--and please let me know if the link doesn't work or you have questions!

FROZEN Rhythm Sort


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