| Criteria | Exemplary | Proficient | Developing | Beginning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steady Beat | Maintains a steady beat independently through the entire activity. | Keeps a mostly steady beat with occasional lapses. | Attempts to keep a beat but is frequently off tempo. | Cannot yet maintain a steady beat. |
| Pattern Repetition | Accurately echoes and creates rhythm patterns with confidence. | Echoes most rhythm patterns correctly. | Echoes simple patterns but struggles with longer ones. | Cannot yet repeat rhythm patterns. |
| Body Movement | Uses whole body expressively to show rhythm (clapping, stomping, swaying). | Uses some body movements to demonstrate rhythm. | Attempts movement but it does not match the rhythm. | Does not use body movement to show rhythm. |
| Participation & Enthusiasm | Participates eagerly, encourages peers, and shows joy in music-making. | Participates willingly in all activities. | Participates with reminders or only in some activities. | Does not participate in rhythm activities. |
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