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!

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.

Interactive music rhythm flash cards make learning to read rhythm patterns fun for teachers and students in the elementary music classroom.

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

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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

Teaching Rhythm vs Beat? This song collection is AWESOME for teaching, and kids love it! Click through for the free music!