Developing rhythm sense: Metronome "exercises" Part III

Be-Bopping to note cards:  All you'll need for this activity is card stock, and a black marker.  I use different colors but you don't need to.  Draw a few quarter, half, dotted half, whole, and eighth notes on  card stock.  Make a few of each note so that your rhythm combinations are endless.  Laminate your cards.  Lay down a rhythm pattern vertically on the floor based on what your students have learned so far.



 Turn on the metronome to a slow speed and have your children walk next to (not on) the cards to the metronome beat.  Have them go through the pattern a few times to a faster speed each time.  Some kiddos will be able to step next to the cards and go through the rhythm sequence with very little help while others will need a few lessons to "get it". I have students who have been with me for over four years who still ask for this activity!

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