These lessons cover 16 large rhythmic motor skills with clapping rhythms using illustrations, photos and descriptions.

The lessons, divided by age groups beginning with toddlers and preschoolers, include techniques and rhythms, and are followed by combinations of the steps and a circle dance. A special article is included on learning to climb stairs.

Lessons
1. Rhythmic Motor Skills for Toddlers and Preschoolers
2. Benefits of Learning Rhythmic Motor Skills - Toddlers and Preschoolers
3. Rhythmic Motor Skills for School Age Kids
4. Academic Benefits of Learning Rhythmic Dances for School Age Kids
5. Combinations of Motor Skills for Fun and Practice
6. Circle Dance Using Rhythmic Motor Skills
7. How to Climb Stairs Alternating Feet

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About the author
Susan Kramer has been dancing and teaching students of all ages and abilities as a Dance Specialist since 1965.

Article - Susan Kramer