Secret Drummer

Classroom Games

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Secret Drummer. Your goal is to follow the secret drummer’s movements without giving him/her away.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will select a detective. The detective will either leave the room or move to a location out of hearing range.
• I will then select a secret drummer.
• Before the game begins, everyone will form a circle.
• When I say, “GO!” the detective will stand in the middle of the circle with his/her eye’s closed and the drummer will begin a motion or rhythm (swings arms, taps head, wiggles foot, claps, etc.).
• The detective will then open his/her eyes.
• The detective has three guesses within three minutes to figure out who the secret drummer is.
• We will begin a new game after three guesses. A new detective and secret drummer will be chosen.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach: Remind students to not look at the secret drummer so that they do not give away who it is.
• Discussion: Ask students to share examples of who they saw doing a good job at following the secret drummer.