BEAT IT is a series of rhythm, movement and drumming activities for, team building, professional development, 
workshops & interactive performances. 
BEAT IT was developed by accomplished composer & world percussionist 
Marianthe Loucataris over 15 years in school and community contexts.
BEAT IT is specifically designed for early childhood & primary teachers and their students.
BEAT IT is invaluable for councilors, youth workers & social workers.
BEAT IT can be used in all areas of child development and curriculum from maths to physical coordination.
BEAT IT creates musical, social, curriculum and personal development outcomes. 

Marianthe Loucataris has been facilitating rhythm workshops, programs and team building in school contexts for over 15 years. She has developed specialist rhythm and world drumming programs for the full spectrum of age groups and abilities from the extremely gifted to children with special needs. Everyone benefits from rhythm. She has developed simple and fun ways to teach teachers simple activities which can easily be incorporated into the daily classroom. These activities work on a number of levels to create productive and happy classrooms. Rhythms can be used to bring children together : exciting, fun, educational and even calming!
See   www.mariantheloucataris.com  for more information on Marianthe Loucataris' creative and educational work.
 - the research is in-
rhythm, drumming and music experiences play a role in health, well being and child development