12 Foundations: Rhythm

27 October, 2022 ABL Team

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12 foundations

WHAT IS THE CONNECTION BETWEEN RHYTHM & LEARNING?

WHAT THE RESEARCH TELLS US:

Rhythmic abilities are linked to language and literacy processes

Rhythm helps organize events into predictable and coherent patterns

In music, rhythm is the primary element that creates the perception of time.

In speech, rhythm helps us select and extrapolate phonemes, syllables, words, and phrases from an ongoing speech stream. Having good rhythmic skills, appears to be essential not only for music or dance but also for language and communication skills.

Rhythm skills can be improved through practice! Rhythm abilities are not simply inherited.

Struggling with certain rhythmic skills can reflect underlying language and/or perceptual impairments; making this a critical foundation of learning readiness. Practicing this foundation at an early age helps to form the foundation to improve literacy and auditory processing

TYPES OF RHYTHM TASKS:

1. Drumming to a beat

Drumming to a beat is the most basic rhythm task children can practice and master. What exactly is the brain practicing when we engage in drumming? It requires the ability to temporally coordinate an action with a predictable external event.

The brain areas activated include the cerebellum, basal ganglia, and primary motor cortex

Performing this task has been shown to represent a challenge for individuals who have yet to fully develop reading and language skills, and acts as a critical skill to strengthen for those with reading and language impairments.

2. Mimicing rhythmic patterns

Defined as a child's ability to remember and repeat back a rhythmic sequence after listening to it 3 times. What exactly is the brain working on when we practice rhythmic patterns? It requires the ability to retain and integrate temporal information.

The brain areas activated include the auditory-motor systems, and pre motor cortex.

3. Drumming to music

Defined as the ability to tap along to the beat of a song. It involves the ability to identify the beat, a skill that has been shown to have a strong link to the overall perception of temporal patterns. Variety is key in enhancing this skill, and can be easily implemented by practicing drumming and tapping along to different genres of music.

4. Clapping

This task assesses the ability to clap in time with a beat. The goal is to align one’s clap with a pacing tone and use visual feedback to facilitate clapping at the correct rate and phase. Studies show this supports cognitive and motor skills, enhances overall motor function, and helps with attention, impulsivity, motor coordination, and learning skills in early childhood. It has also been shown that performance on the task is linked to literacy and auditory processing—both at cortical and subcortical levels—in adolescents and young children.

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ABL Rhythm Drums

The ABL drums were designed specifically for practicing and enhancing rhythm skills! Heavy duty padded foam drums mean no loud & distracting sounds. The indestructible frame was built with the active child in mind, and is designed to withstand rigorous daily use for 10+ yrs. Includes drumsticks and can be used inside the lab, classroom, or shared spaces/home use.

CARDIO KIDS MOONWALKER

"Rhythm can be practiced with any of the lab cardio equipment. It's as simple as coordinating your movements to the beat or rhythm pattern. I am partial to the moonwalker when it comes to working on rhythm, as it gives full control to the child over their range of motion and speed- they can determine the length of their stride, and adjust for short quick beats, or lengthen for longer & slower rhythmic patterns. The movement is smooth enough for newbies to be successful, but also for the older children to progress to more advanced rhythm tasks." - ABL Master Trainer, Cindy McGarvey

Boomerboard activities can be incorporated with academics to teach and review lessons, increase classroom engagement, or use throughout the day to transition, brain boosters, or make learning fun with academic games! Activities are endless! Strategies are teacher friendly, time efficient, and make learning fun! A fun tool designed to introduce purposeful movement into the classroom. Students experience both the physical and neurological benefits of jumping, along with 50+ additional exercises to aid in balance, rhythm, core strength, spatial awareness, endurance, and can be used to work on all 12 foundations of learning readiness. The silent, non-distracting motion allows for a reprieve from the traditional classroom setting. Research shows that purposeful movement prepares the brain to learn, and creates an optimal environment for students.

"I often chose the boomerboard to demonstrate the 12 foundations of learning readiness in my trainings. I like to provide stations and activities that cater to a wide range of ages and skill levels....and the boomer board is absolutely my go-to! Jumping is a large part of practicing rhythm, and with the boomer board I can implement rhythm activities quickly, with slight variations each day to keep the activity engaging and challenging. " - ABL Master Trainer, Dave Spurlock

12 Foundations: Rhythm

WHAT IS THE CONNECTION BETWEEN RHYTHM & LEARNING?

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