Music Room Toolbox
Circle Games Rotations
Teach partner rotations for circle games: students swap spots with their partner, then turn around to meet the next one. Shown in 2D or 3D.
Using Circle Games Rotations in your classroom
Teacher guide · Grades K–8
Shows how partners rotate in a circle game. In a single circle, pairs swap spots and turn around to meet a new partner. In a double circle, the outer circle, the inner circle, or both step to the right.
How to use it
- Choose Single circle or Double circle. For a double circle, choose who moves. Then set the number of students and the rotation speed.
- Press Next partner to show one rotation, and Full screen to project it.
- Switch to 3D to see the circle from the floor. Drag to look around.
Tips
- Give each student their number so they can find themselves on the screen.
- In a single circle, odd numbers move clockwise and even numbers counterclockwise. In a double circle, odd numbers stand inside and even numbers outside.