These are My Maracas

Activity Instructions:

Pass out a set of maracas to students. Allow them to explore tapping them together, on the ground, shaking them, etc. Then introduce song.

These are my maracas
hear me shake them (shake, shake)
These are my maracas
hear me shake them (shake, shake)
These are my maracas
hear me shake them (shake, shake)
Shake [rest]
Shake [rest]
Shake [rest]
Shake [rest]
Shake shake shake shake shake

[You may also substitute “tap” for “shake”]