Judith Thompson-Barthwell Orff Process in Progress

Sally Trenfield


Frustrated because the presentations at conference dont seem possible in your school?
Circle games can lead to the creativity of the child.
We want to give ideas and hope for others in similar situations.


Telephone Game How done in different situations - Small window of creativity in
changing blues melody on solo line for those with more experience
Gifted and Talented children Spanish speaking ESL Kindergarten, 1
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Chorus

Children sit in a circle. Bean bag is tossed gently to person whose name is called. This person sings solo line until all have been called. Encourage
improvisation on solo lines.



Here Sits a Monkey in a Chair learned from Ernestine Bryant, St. Louis, MO
Circle is SUPPORT






Little Johnny Brown Blend in Stand out Supporting the ensemble



Vamos a Jugar Practice with steady beat, musical literacy (reading the rhythm of the words
on notation) Form, movement, playing instruments on the beat Create a 16 beat dance


Learned from children in bilingual class, Brownsville, Texas
Translation: We are going to play the game!


Head and Shoulders Song form Group creation of movements and words



All above songs are in the public domain.