A big skill that the 3 and 4 year old children of the RED Level of the Musical Rainbow Program need to learn is to be able to perform the rhythm of songs and poems they have learned. Once a repertoire of songs and poems are built, they can start to perform the rhythm of these songs and poems. Yes, simply clapping the words is good. It is most fun to perform these rhythms on instruments. Use simple instruments such as sticks, small drums, finger cymbals, triangles and others. At first sing along or chant the words while playing on the instruments. Then once this is mastered try playing the rhythm of the song or poem on the instrument without singing or chanting the words. Happy Day Day!
