Excellent for introducing or reinforcing the symbol and meaning of the repeat sign. 

• Identify the repeat sign.  What is different about this double bar? (two dots)
• “For those who do not know what it is called, we will do what it means, and see if we can determine what it is called.”
• On the board, or transparency, draw an ending repeat sign on the far right side.

• Draw a repeat sign on the far left side.

• While drawing the arrow, and going back and forth between the two repeat signs, chant the following rap.  Invite the students to join in.

• “Who can tell me what they think this sign with two bars and two dots is called?”  (REPEAT) (Most will offer “repeat” – you will need to add “sign.”)
• At the end of current lesson, or beginning of next lesson, run a relay race using the repeat sign. (see RELAY RACE)