The GAMEPLAN Curriculum is an active music curriculum for children, organized chronologically (Sept-May) with 4 lessons per month, each with approximately 60 minutes of activities. The curriculum embraces several music philosopies, including the principles of Orff Schulwerk and the Kodály approach to reading rhythm and melody. Each grade level includes experiences in imitation, exploration, improvisation, and visualization; repertoire rich in folk literature, nursery rhymes and traditional singing games; a yearly plan categorizing objectives in 5 conceptual areas (rhythm, melody, harmony, form, timbre); written assessments. Many song arrangements use barred Orff instruments, percussion, and/or recorders. Correlating picture books are available for each grade. - Publisher. GAMEPLAN Grade One contains 136 pages with over 200 activities that help children learn about the elements of music in an active way. Includes: lessons organized into a logical sequence -- a yearly plan categorizing objectives in five conceptual areas -- experiences in imitation, exploration, improvisation, and visualization -- holiday and seasonal activities incorporated into the teaching sequence -- activities that spark creativity and higher-level thinking skills -- a repertoire rich in folk literature, nursery rhymes & traditional singing games -- four formal assessments; two per semester -- a seating chart template, including space for assessment -- illustrations of all the charts and visuals used in each lesson. - Publisher.