"Elementaria is a fundamental and practical handbook to Orff-Schulwerk (music for children) in which the author provides numerous examples and solutions ; in keeping with the essential nature of the subject these are neither presented as stereotypes nor routinely asserted. It illustrates the basic principle of Schulwerk : that it does not entail study and performance of music, dance and movement within formal structures, but alternatively brings their enjoyment and comprehension to the school-child's awareness through a spontaneous but progressive process."--

Grades K-5 - Celebrating Orff-Schulwerk media, this collection includes activities for body percussion, speech, singing, non-pitched percussion, barred instruments, recorder, and movement. A step-by-step process, performance outline, and suggestions for extending the media focus are available for each activity.