Rhythm in Movement

Movement is a must in all lesson plans for children, and it's only natural to use it while teaching rhythm.  Using movement internalizes rhythm and develops a deeper conceptual understanding.  Dalcroze Eurhythmics is based on this concept, and Orff uses this concept as well.  Kodaly uses popular folk dances also to solidify rhythms.  Children become familiar with quarter notes because they have walked to them.  They are familiar with eight notes because they've clapped them.  No notation or counting is needed for children to sense rhythm naturally.