Dec. 3, 2025

Why Rhythm Needs Legs: Teaching Rhythm Through Movement

Why Rhythm Needs Legs: Teaching Rhythm Through Movement
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Do your students feel the rhythm in their bodies? This episode breaks down the powerful Movement Method for teaching rhythm through movement. We'll show you how to link basic steps (walking, jogging, stomping) to note values and then use a simple storybook to bridge the concept straight to reading music notation.

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Doggone Dogs, by Karen Buemont picture book

Want the lesson plan for Doggone Dogs? It's included in my resource book, Stories That Sing, TOO! You can grab it here.

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