Children Love Music!

The average child can remember the words to the most complicated of songs if it has a nice rythym.

How much more than to take some of their lessons and put it to music. Its even more fun when you explain the hard topics such as fractions in math and reading comprehension .

I have found that when students are able to rock out to the lesson of the day, the retain more and comprehend more. Best of all, the have fun doing so.

-Ms. Joi-

Elementary School Teacher

Try This:

The next lesson you have, implement this. Even though you're not musical teacher...rhythym is only half the battle. Gather a few small instruments. Be mindful, its only a hands-on-activity (don't get expensive or over priced you instruments.)

What You'll Need

• Small tambourine (as many as you like, at least 5)

• Any kind of drumsticks, clavas, (as many as you like) and/or you can encourage the kids to use their hands on the tables.

• A full List of Adjectives (describing words)

What You'll Do

• after listing as many age/grade-appropriate adjectives, place them in rhyming catogories if possible.
• Allow kids to make a simple beat counting 1-2-3-4