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Rhythmic Art!

Storytelling through, rhythm, song & movement!

Rhythm is part of our daily lives! We simply need to develop this awareness!

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Most of all… Rhythm and song creates synergy!

Participants will learn how to implement this program model and teaching approach called “Rhythmic art” in their class room setting and with their colleagues!

You’ll walk away energized with some hand-on practical ideas to implement in your program!

“Angela is enthusiastic & energetic; you made me realize I am rhythmic too!”
Educator, Victoria

“Applicable to practice in class, motivates me and will inspire students!”
Educator, Victoria

What about Educators resources?

This presentation/workshop acts an activity for the educators as a “training session” and as well may be facilitated in an early education setting with the educator, children and parents! The music and movement games/exercises are presented in clear and motivating manner that enables to educator to adapt and implement in their daily program as they are developmentally appropriate.

Rhythmic Art Kits

  1. Instructional teaching CD
  2. Song Book
  3. Study Guide
  4. Story Board
  5. Resource list

What is rhythmic art? What to expect?

ECE Photo 2Program designed as an ECE training program or in a daycare, preschool early education setting!

A room filled with joy, rhythm and you and children! The set up will be a semi circle to enable maximum interaction and space for team work and leadership experiences.

A West African drum and variety of world percussion instruments will be provided for each student as well as costumes and props!

Explore/discover and learn

  • World & African hand drumming techniques
  • Body-vocal percussion exercises
  • World songs in five languages
  • Creative & Ethnic Movement styles

Early Childhood Educators

The rhythmic art program is designed by an early year’s educator with years experience working with children.

  • Program is developmentally appropriate
  • Variety of teaching approaches used
  • Pace and content maintains the children’s interest
  • Positive creative learning environment for all!
  • High energy and interactive experience for you and your students
  • Provides peer group interaction and individual leadership roles for all to experience a sense of success.

 

Artist/ Educator, Angela Roy facilitates the program through a series of multi-sensory and kinaesthetic activities that involve the students through drumming & percussion exercises, rhythmic games, songs and stories!

Story Board - Teaching Approach

The artist-educator, Angela Roy, will narrate a story and interweave songs to implement each of the rhythmic activities. By presenting the program within the framework of a story, it naturally connects the children to the activities experienced and provides educational and cultural value. The story relays social values and brings the children on a world cultural journey!

Cultural Content

The songs and rhythms taught in the program mainly encompass Africa, India First Nations & French Canadian cultural influences.

The content is a mosaic of cultural diversity, which displays the similarities within these cultures through the art of rhythm. The story like presentation brings flavor to the program, as this engages the children to participate in storytelling through rhythmic activities….

Teaching Approach

The artist-educator, Angela Roy, will narrate a story and interweave songs to implement each of the rhythmic activities. By presenting the program within the framework of a story, it naturally connects the children to the activities experienced and provides educational and cultural value. The story relays social values and brings the children on a world cultural journey!

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Learning Outcomes

Designed to respond to the education requirement of a school social, cultural music curriculum as well as provide a rich and unique community building experience for each students.

The aim of the program is to create a comfortable space where children feel motivated to participate and explore these rhythmic activities!

  • To increase hand-eye coordination & global motor skills through multi-sensory & kinesthetic exercises using drumming, song, movement and games
  • To develop verbal and non verbal skills through rhythmic phrases, songs stories and group discussion
  • To demonstrate and teach basic musical rhythm concepts: tempo, timing pace, beats, pattern, dynamic, tone and base through hand drumming exercises and techniques
  • To generate awareness & knowledge of world music and culture
  • To foster group team work & individual leadership skills through rhythmic activities
  • To energize & motivate children through the rhythm, song & movement
  • To relate basic literacy concepts through narration , group participation and songs
  • To relay basic elements of movement, rhythm, pattern, body, space, energy, shape, and force

 

Developmental Benefits

These finding are based on a research project by Education- Graduate student at the Okanagan University College, Kelowna, BC.

Cognitive:

  • Strengthens motor & visual auditory coordination
  • Integrates left & right brain activity
  • Increases ability to concentrate and focus
  • Stimulates problem solving and creative thinking skills

Physical:

  • Improve dexterity
  • A ids in non-verbal communication
  • Provides a release that brings relaxation and calm

Emotional:

  • Builds self-esteem and confidence
  • Encourages self expression and positive peer interaction

Social:

  • Encourages group/peer bonding
  • Promotes individuality and personal awareness of their unique contributions to the group achievements
  • Creates cooperative setting rather than competitive focus

 

Parent and Educators Testimonials

“We find Angela’s Preschool programs unique and progressive. The use of music, dance and creative arts in her program allows for a pleasant, fun and creative learning environment. Angela interacts with the preschool children in a positive and respectful way. Our daughter was enthusiastic and positive about attending this program…she has become more spontaneous and confident!”

Preschool parent, Vernon 2002

“ Angela is a multi-talented teacher to both her students and colleagues. I admire her skillful ability to dramatically express through song and dance and how the activity takes on a joyful celebration within a group atmosphere.”

Early Childhood Educator, Kelowna 2004  

“I didn’t know I had any Rhythm! I was wrong! I rock!! Angela is an amazing performer… and I’ll be able to perform and teach children dancing and drumming altogether!

Early Childhood Educator Workshop Participant – ECEBC Conference 2005 – Vancouver

“Walking in door Angela got your attention immediately. Imagine what we could do with children using her technique! The best facilitator thus far in the conference!

Early Childhood Educator – Plan-it Quality- Conference 2005 – Regina. Sask.

“It makes me want to get back to my kids and start some rhythm work!

Early Childhood Educator – Plan-it Quality- Conference 2005 – Regina, Sask.

“Observed her going to individuals to discuss and demonstrate drumming. Angela was ready to listen to ideas and kept the energy alive. Clear directions and maintained interest! This is an amazing person. I would love to go to another workshop of hers. Only longer! Inspiring!

Early Childhood Educator – University of Victoria ECE Conference 2005 – Victoria, BC

“Music breaks barriers of multiracial and makes all feel good! This program is great for Toddlers. They are all different levels. I can see how this would give them an achievable outlet!

Early Childhood Educator – CCRR ECE Training- 2005 – Surrey, BC