Rapping
Give your story a rhythm
- What
- Children listen to rap, discover its background and write their own rap on a theme.
- Where
- At the participating school or lesson location.
- When
- The groups, lesson days and times are listed with your school's activities.
- Who
- A specialist teacher from Skills for Kids.
Programme
Telling a story to music requires both words and rhythm. Children explore examples and use them to create their own story.
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Listen and discover
The group discusses rappers, the origins of rap and the stories behind the music.
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Write lyrics
Children work on their own rap about a chosen theme.
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Words to music
They practise how lyrics and rhythm reinforce each other.
Suitable for groups 5 to 8 (ages 8–12).
Skills children practise here
- Feel for language
- Rhythm
- Telling your story
For parents
Is this something for your child? On the school page you can see which activities are available, for which year groups and at what times. You can also register there when registration is open.
Find your school and view the activitiesFor schools
A one-off activity or a programme during, between or after school time? We work with you on the content, the group, the space and the timetable. Skills for Kids arranges specialist teachers, materials and coordination.
View the options for your schoolDo you enjoy teaching your subject? Let children discover what they can do. View the opportunities for specialist teachers.
This skill at your school?
Tell us what your school is looking for. We'd be happy to help with rapping, the programme and the organisation. Prefer to call? 070 850 99 55.
Register your child? View the activities and register via your school.
