Drumming Desk

  ABOUT OUT ABL DRUMMING DESK Elementary Student Pedal Desk adapted to integrate rhythm and movement! The Drumming desk was designed based on the research supporting the link between rhythm, movement, and learning. WHAT THE RESEARCH TELLS US: Rhythmic abilities are linked to language and literacy processes Rhythm helps organize events into predictable and coherent patterns In music, rhythm is the primary element that creates the perception of time.  In speech, rhythm helps us select and extrapolate phonemes, syllables, words, and phrases from an ongoing speech stream. Having good rhythmic skills, appears to be essential not only for music or dance but also for language and communication skills. Rhythm skills can be improved through practice! Rhythm abilities are not simply inherited.  Struggling with certain rhythmic skills can reflect underlying language and/or perceptual impairments; making this a critical foundation of learning readiness.  Practicing this foundation at an early a