Learning Physical Education at the Drums

Playing the Large Drum Set outdoors ...


HELPS BUILD
STRONG BODIES
TWELVE WAYS

1. Dancing, twisting, marching and jumping to the music.

2. Strengthening hand muscles to grasp the drum mallet.

3. Using the large shoulder and arm muscles to
strike the drum.

4. Integrating body movement with senses--
touch, hearing, kinesthesia, and the vestibular
sense.

5. Increasing eye-hand coordination.

6. Developing body awareness and spatial awareness.

7. Learning that physical activity is fun and feels good.

8. Demonstrating sound discrimination.

9. Developing skills through repetitive practice.

10. Improving body control.

11. Increasing the physical activity level by adding singing to the beating drum and dancing feet.

12. Creating the partnership of physical activity and emotional well-being.

Physical education focuses on all activities and experiences that support and encourage gross and fine motor development as well as sensory integration.

To learn how the Large Drum Set is aligned with other Early Learning Standards visit http://www.adventurouschild.com/drums.php

In addition to the Large Drum Set, The Adventurous Child designs and manufactures other musical instruments for the outdoors. To learn more take a look at the Chime Panel http://www.adventurouschild.com/chime-panel.php and the Xylophone http://www.adventurouschild.com/xylophone.php.

and to see more outdoor play and learning products visit http://www.adventurouschild.com/products.php