Classroom rhythm games for literacy support

Katie Overy

doi:10.1002/9780470988183.ch4

Classroom rhythm games for literacy support

Katie Overy

Edinburgh College of Art

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review

Abstract

It is increasing recognised that engagement with music can support the acquisition of language skills. This chapter describes a collection of musical games designed specifically for children with dyslexia and aimed at phonological development. The activities focus on auditory and motor timing skills and are intended for small groups of children, but can be developed and adapted for other circumstances as appropriate. In a small-scale research study, the games were found to lead to improvements in rhythm skills, phonological skills and spelling skills.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Music and Dyslexia
Subtitle of host publication	A Positive Approach
Editors	J Westcombe, T Miles, D Ditchfield
Place of Publication	Chichester
Publisher	Wiley-Blackwell
Pages	26-44
Number of pages	18
ISBN (Print)	9780470065570
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/9780470988183.ch4
Publication status	Published - 29 Feb 2008

Publication series

Name	Music & Dyslexia: Opening New Doors
Publisher	Wiley-Blackwell

Keywords

Classroom rhythm games for literacy support
Dyslexia and timing
Earwiggo-collection of booklets of songs and musical games
Education Through Music (ETM)
Engagement with music and acquisition of language skills
Growing with music
Music and language-different kinds of human communication
Musical activities programme for dyslexic children
Selected approaches to music education

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Classroom rhythm games for literacy support

Abstract

Publication series

Keywords

Access to Document

Other files and links

Fingerprint

Group Rhythm Games for the Language Classroom: Dissemination and Knowledge Exchange

Music, Dyslexia and Language

Insights from Brain Imaging

Dyslexia and music: measuring musical timing skills

Musical Activities Programme for Children with Dyslexia (Teacher Workshop 1, Bradford)

Musical Activities Programme for Children with Dyslexia (Teacher Workshop 2, Bradford)

British Dyslexia Association International Conference

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Classroom rhythm games for literacy support

Abstract

Publication series

Keywords

Access to Document

Other files and links

Fingerprint

Projects

Group Rhythm Games for the Language Classroom: Dissemination and Knowledge Exchange

Research output

Music, Dyslexia and Language

Insights from Brain Imaging

Dyslexia and music: measuring musical timing skills

Activities

Musical Activities Programme for Children with Dyslexia (Teacher Workshop 1, Bradford)

Musical Activities Programme for Children with Dyslexia (Teacher Workshop 2, Bradford)

British Dyslexia Association International Conference

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