Salsa for Kids!

Salsa for Kids! Rhythm, Instruments, and Puerto Rico By Sharon Burch and José Antonio Diaz Book Grades K - 3 The coquis in the Freddie the Frog and the Invisible Coqui (Adventure 6, item# 849670) introduce children to salsa rhythms, dance, and Spanish-speaking frogs in Puerto Rico. This teacher's guide extends the learning with detailed step-by-step instructions in salsa rhythm patterns, rhythm instrument "how-to-play" details, and an introduction to Puerto Rico.Contents Introduction: Salsa What Is Latin Jazz? Latin Rhythm Instruments Lesson 1: Salsa Storybook and Body Percussion Lesson 2: Developing rhythmic Independence on the Conga Drum Lesson 3: Developing Rhythmic Independence on the Bongos Lesson 4: Developing Rhythmic Independence on the Claves Lesson 5: Developing Rhythmic Independence on the Guiro and Maracas Lesson 6: Developing Rhythmic Independence on the Timbales Lesson 7: Identifying and Playing Percussion Instruments Lesson 8: Freddie the Frog and the Invisible Coqui with Instruments Suggested Salsa Listening List Famous Salsa Musicians and Groups Curriculum Connections: Puerto Rico and Coquis - Puerto Rican slang words and phrases - Puerto Rican facts - Coqui facts