[Julie J.]

I recently started using rhythm sticks with music in my P4 class. I was amazed that some of my rowdy kids would follow directions because they were so engaged and wanted to participate. We’ve been using them to count, with random songs, and for mini activities when the kids need a break.

[Te’Niesha]

<strong data-start=”84″ data-end=”100″>Transitions: Songs help children move from one activity to another (clean-up songs, line-up songs), making routines smoother and more predictable.<strong data-start=”239″ data-end=”263″>Movement activities: Action songs like “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes” or freeze dance help children build coordination and follow directions.<strong data-start=”393″ data-end=”418″>Circle time learning: Music is used to teach letters, numbers, days of the week, and concepts through repetition and rhythm.

[Trinity R]

I use music in my class room to help with transitions, I find that if you use a song or sounds to prompt the class for something ending or beginning it allows them to know this song or this sounds means it time for something new, and makes transitions go smoothly