A 2020 Grant for Skyline High School

This program seeks to improve students’ physical health through cardio exercise while also adding in social and emotional learning. Research shows that cardio drumming not only provides students with a unique form of physical activity, but also helps students access their right brain which controls emotions and relaxation, which can lead to better self-regulation, improved focus, and a reduction in anxiety. Studies have shown that students with disabilities benefit from the use of percussion equipment showing improvement in both fine and gross motor skills, communication skills, social skills, ability to relax, creativity, focus, self-regulation and lowered aggressive behaviors. Additionally, drumming provides physical exercise that is available to all students of all physical ability levels.