Our delightful music teacher, Ms. Shannon, recently introduced our students to rhythm sticks! They practiced using them in different ways, including tapping to a beat, shaking them fast and slow, loudly and quietly, and stopping and holding them in a rest position.
Using rhythm sticks is not only fun, but has so many benefits! Following directions helps develop gross and fine motor skills and bilateral coordination (using both sides of the body together), which support skills like tying shoes, getting dressed, playing catch, and riding a bike! Rhythm stick activities also improve counting, auditory discrimination, impulse control, executive function and pattern imitation.
If you hear the tap-tap-tap of rhythm sticks, you will know that the children are not only having fun making music, but also strengthening many other important skills!
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Posted: September 29, 2026 by Bradley Allred
Our delightful music teacher, Ms. Shannon, recently introduced our students to rhythm sticks! They practiced using them in different ways, including tapping to a beat, shaking them fast and slow, loudly and quietly, and stopping and holding them in a rest position.
Using rhythm sticks is not only fun, but has so many benefits! Following directions helps develop gross and fine motor skills and bilateral coordination (using both sides of the body together), which support skills like tying shoes, getting dressed, playing catch, and riding a bike! Rhythm stick activities also improve counting, auditory discrimination, impulse control, executive function and pattern imitation.
If you hear the tap-tap-tap of rhythm sticks, you will know that the children are not only having fun making music, but also strengthening many other important skills!
With squeaks and hugs,
Joy the Mouse 🐭
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