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Recently at the Ron Clark Academy, I saw how music and movement helps students maintain focus, engage during instruction, and energize the spirit. It also improves self-esteem. My 5th and 6th students who have special academic and behavioral needs will definitely benefit from the use of Djembe drums in the classroom. Students will learn to play the Djembe drums as well as learn the cultural history behind them. In the classroom, students will play the Djembe drums to celebrate when a student answers correctly, to add emphasis to a point during a discussion, or to encourage a student who is struggling. Students will feel a sense of validation. The Djembe drums will also be a positive behavior incentive. Each day, students who show respect and display responsibility will have the honor of playing the drums. I'm certain the students will be very excited to have the chance to show off their drumming skills...not even realizing all the other benefits they receive from playing or how much it helps their classmates improve their academic knowledge!

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Recently at the Ron Clark Academy, I saw how music and movement helps students maintain focus, engage during instruction, and energize the spirit. It also improves self-esteem. My 5th and 6th students who have special academic and behavioral needs will definitely benefit from the use of Djembe drums in the classroom. Students will learn to play the Djembe drums as well as learn the cultural history behind them. In the classroom, students will play the Djembe drums to celebrate when a student answers correctly, to add emphasis to a point during a discussion, or to encourage a student who is struggling. Students will feel a sense of validation. The Djembe drums will also be a positive behavior incentive. Each day, students who show respect and display responsibility will have the honor of playing the drums. I'm certain the students will be very excited to have the chance to show off their drumming skills...not even realizing all the other benefits they receive from playing or how much it helps their classmates improve their academic knowledge!

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