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Rhythms of My Community

Rhythms of My Community is a multimedia learning experience featuring the adventures of Max the Robot, as he journeys to earth and learns about different cultures through music and dance.  Along the way, he makes friends and learns the importance of community, connection, and helping others.

ComMotion – Community in Motion, an 501(c)3 non-profit in the United States and Carrectica Cuentera, a literacy organization in Costa Rica, received a Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative Collaboration Grant to create the library.  The project team included teaching artists and educators in the US and Latin America. 

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Wellness & Movement

Experience the many physical, psychological, and cognitive benefits of movement whether you’re seated or standing, on your own or with family & friends. This course has activities for all ages, abilities, and fitness levels, including stretching & breathing, fun movements to classic songs, introductory martial arts, and popular social dances like Bachata and Salsa. Instructors explain and demonstrate the movements, then you practice with music. Pause, re-wind, and re-play as often as you like. Choose your favorites from the library or follow along with a 30 or 45 minute class.

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Why access this library?

Research has shown that intentionally integrating arts into the learning process increases student achievement by 10% or more across the board, due to student buy-in, building critical thinking skills, empowering teachers and students, affording equitable learning environments, and providing connective learning.

Rhythms of My Community features the actual voices of people from the countries represented, giving a unique opportunity for students to learn from these new voices.

What countries and cultures are represented?

The United States, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, and Brazil

Who should use Rhythms of My Community?

The activities and lesson plans are designed for elementary school aged youth, but the materials are interesting and educational for all ages.

Do the lessons align with curriculum standards?

Yes, the lessons align with curriculum standards in Dance, Music, Health Education, English Language Arts, and Social Studies.

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What’s Inside?

Teacher’s guide and knowledge assessment tools

Full length audio book, in English and Spanish

Cartoon interviews with book characters, in English and Spanish

Instructional videos for dances from each country, in English and Spanish

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