Rockin' Rhythm Raps - Rhythm Reading Book/CD (Classroom Kit)

Rockin' Rhythm Raps - Rhythm Reading Book/CD (Classroom Kit)

The Rockin' Rhythm Raps Classroom Kit is an innovative educational resource designed to make rhythm reading engaging and accessible for students in grades 2-6. This comprehensive package offers a sequential approach to rhythm, featuring more than 60 rhythm drills and song rhythms that start from basic patterns and gradually advance to more intricate configurations.

Covering time signatures like 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4, the resource provides a broad range of rhythmic patterns. These include quarter, eighth, half, and whole notes and rests, and even extend to more challenging elements such as syncopated rhythms, tied notes, sixteenth notes, and dotted rhythms. This step-by-step progression enables educators to tailor the material to different skill levels, making it an invaluable tool for differentiated instruction.

One of the standout features of the kit is its reproducibility for classroom use. This allows educators the flexibility to distribute the drills to students for individual practice, or to create larger visual aids like posters or overhead transparencies for collective activities. Additionally, the book comes packed with valuable pedagogical content such as teaching ideas, extension activities, and assessment strategies, thereby providing a well-rounded educational experience.

Perhaps the most exciting aspect of this resource is its integration of professionally-produced backup tracks. Orchestrated in a range of contemporary styles, these tracks serve not only as a compelling accompaniment for rhythm exercises but also as a potent motivator for students. Whether it's a general music class, a choir, or an instrumental group, these tracks add an element of fun and real-world application to the learning process.

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• Rhythm Bingo Level 2 - Classroom Kit
• Music Listening Bingo - Classroom Kit
• Music Listening Bingo - Replacement Cds
• Instrument Bingo -  Classroom Kit
• World Instrument Bingo - Classroom Kit
• World Instrument Bingo - Cd
• World Instrument Bingo - Cd-Rom Kit
• Melody Bingo - Classroom Kit
• Composer Bingo - Classroom Kit
• Music Styles Bingo - Classroom Kit
• Solfege Bingo - Classroom Kit
• Lines & Spaces Bingo - Classroom Kit
• Music Symbol Bingo - Classroom Kit
• Rockin Rhythm Raps - Classroom Kit
• It’s Your Turn, Again - Classroom Kit
• It’s Your Turn - Teacher’s Handbook
• Making Each Minute Count - Teacher’s Resource Book