Thunder Clap

Feel the thunder roll as your class races to send a single clap around the circle at lightning speed!

How to Play

Have everyone stand in a circle, arms ready for action.
Choose a student to start the thunder clap — they clap once, then the person to their right (or left) claps immediately after.
The clap continues around the circle like a rolling wave of thunder.

Once your class has mastered one round, send the clap around twice — can you keep the rhythm going at top speed?

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Feel the thunder roll as your class races to send a single clap around the circle at lightning speed!

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