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This is a quick “espresso shot” episode. My hope is that it’s an actionable teaching idea that applies some larger principles, and gives you some inspiration on your drive to work. For my part, it keeps me thinking through many ideas and connections so I stay energized as well. 

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Rhyme: Engine Engine Number Nine 

Process:

Students choose if they’ll perform the rhythm or the beat

Students are now seated at the “train station”

The teacher is the conductor and moves a train of four students around the room, stepping to a steady beat while students at the train station clap the rhythm.

When the rhyme is over, drop off passengers and pick up new ones

Eventually transition to a student conductor and multiple trains moving around the room