From Wibbleton to Wobbleton ─ Adventures With the Elements of Music and Movement

In this collection, James Harding, long-time colleague and collaborator of Doug Goodkin and Sofia LA3pez-Ibor at the San Francisco School, puts forth his uniquely playful take on Orff-Schulwerk. Starting with a rhyme, a riddle, a song or a simple prop, the book maps out delightful journeys of discovery designed to awaken the curiosity and creativity of elementary-aged students. Classroom teachers and experienced music specialists will find ideas and inspiration and ideas in this book, which models hands-on, ears-open exploration of the child's world, from eggs and chickens to the solar system.


This unique book contains:


Over 30 different activities


Delightful, helpful illustrations by Eli Noyes (sometimes a picture is worth one thousand words!)


Lessons integrating music and movement with language arts, math, and science


Lesson plans for music and classroom teachers


Arrangements for Orff instrument ensemble


Ideas for using the Orff-Schulwerk approach without Orff instruments


Reflections on the place of creative play in education


Ideas for teachers for developing their own material