People researching into the science and mystery of how we learn to read have said that music may be more primary to human beings than verbal communication. The leap from comprehending spoken language to interpreting words on a page apparently happens partly through a link between sound and language. Here are some thoughts on encouraging reading through rhythm.
Read rhymes and poems to the child. Emphasize and exaggerate the rhythmic motion of the words and phrases.
Have the child child clap out the rhythm of the words with you.
Make up tunes for the poems and sing them to the child, as you both look at the page.
eHow Article: How to Use Music to Help a Child Learn to Read
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sarahlynnknows said
on 1/8/2009 This is a great start for using music to teach reading skills. As a music teacher, I love it!