Rhythm and rhyme activities

Rhythm sticks are one of the best tools to teach a range of early phonics skills. They are fantastic for syllables, segmenting, body percussion, and music.

So, I've created my first concept specific packet for Teachers Pay Teachers. This is something that I have been debating to do. I want to make products that are accessible and usable for teachers, regardless of their training, experience or background. But I'll be honest that my products are created with the Kodály metholodogy and sequence in mind. That being said, I also don't want to undermine or sell products that you really need to create on your own when taking a Kodály level. I know…

"Rhyming Basket" Song & Lakeshore Learning Vowel Teaching Tubs

Kindergarten students love using instruments! Here are 5 tried and true rhythm activities to get your little ones engaged in music class.

Five fun egg shaker activities you can use with Preschool and Kindergarten music classes for Halloween or any time of year!!

Teaching kids to rhyme is not only an essential literacy skill–it can be fun, too! This free printable matching game based on the popular song, “Down by the Bay” is a great way to introduce preschoolers to the concept of rhyme. Did you know that April is National Poetry month? I love poetry, and when I...Read More

It's time for a Nursery Rhyme theme! Let's pack your lesson plans full of fun, hands-on nursery rhyme activities, and centers that your little learners will love and learn a ton from, too. Learning IS fun when you plan it out (and aren't stressed out!), and I'm here to help. In this post, you will find three activities for each nursery rhyme plus ideas for the writing center, blocks/STEM center, and science center. And yes, I have nursery rhyme activities FREEBIES for you too!

Choosing songs to teach from in the music room can be tricky business. For one thing, there are an infinite number of songs from which to choose. You can easily put your head down to think of one song to use in a lesson only to look up hours later with stacks of books and binders next to

Get little bodies moving and making a rhythm with this fun activity! This activity is great for children that are preparing to learn to read. Rhyming and patterning games support children in developing cadence and pacing necessary for reading.

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