Honoring the rhythm children bring to the classroom. Bridging research to best practices
Tag: vowels
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Lesson Plan (50 minutes): Beats and Bytes: A Percussive Exploration of Phonological Frontiers
This dynamic lesson integrates drumming to kinesthetically reinforce phonological awareness skills. Students drum rhythms representing rhymes, sounds, and syllables – segmenting words into beats and blending beats into words. The multi-sensory approach promotes literacy development through interpretive movement and rhythmic improvisation, aligning with music and ELA standards. Read.
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Sounds and ELA (50-minute lesson plan)
Here’s another lesson plan that incorporates music into ELA. This class can be especially helpful for dyslexic students! Read.
Erzsie Music Ed Research & Advocacy 