Teaching rhythm to elementary

We're focusing on practicing rhythms and preparing kindergarten students for quarter notes and eighth notes (ta and ti-ti/ du and du-de). We’ll start with steady beat activities then move to whole group instruction, small group practice, and finally a meaningful wrap up to bring home what your kindergarten musicians learned. I’ll share specific examples, sample dialogue between you and your students, and things you can use in your classroom- including a free worksheet!

I love this quote from Zoltan Kodaly about teaching music. This "direct intuition" he talks about is a core part of the Kodaly teaching philosophy: everything is sequenced so that the child can take the next step of the learning process in the most natural way.

Do you have a favorite rhythm game or activity to use in your music lessons? Rhythm is something that always needs review, so you can never have too many

How to teach rhythm in elementary music class for first year general music teachers. We're going step by step through how to teach rhythm!

Do you have favorite activities to teach rhythm and counting? There are so many methods for counting rhythm. From the traditional '1 and 2 and' system to the

Extra Beat, Take a Seat is a really fun game to play with upper elementary students to help them count beats. This can be played with no materials or rhythm sticks.

Teaching and learning rhythm patterns can be FUN with these 10 music activities for the elementary music classroom. Take your lesson plans beyond worksheets to performance activities to develop real music literacy skills. This post references digital flashcards, but techniques work with printable rhythm cards too. A sequential list of music elements ranging from icons for early elementary to standard notation which will challenge upper elementary and even middle school students. Click to…

Elementary Music Beat and Rhythm Movement Activities -

Need a fun rhythm game? Use Shark Attack in your elementary music classroom to keep kids engaged and interested.

Need a fun way to teach rhythm to your piano students? Cascade Method has created over 16 digital rhythm piano games that your students will love! Most of these rhythm games are for beginner piano students! They'll be begging to work on rhythm during their lesson with you, and the best part, they'll be able to practice at home! Check out all the games here!