Wriggle and Giggle
Fourteen wonderfully illustrated songs, some traditional and some original, chosen for their wide appeal and suitability for singing with actions. All the words are clearly reproduced, together with ideas of how to enjoy the songs and which actions or games work well with them. Photographs of hand actions or movements make it easy to learn how to use the songs, whether you’re singing with babies or toddlers or older children. The accompanying CD has clearly sung, well-pitched renditions of all the songs, in a simple style with a guitar accompaniment and basic percussion. A friendly penguin can be tracked down on most pages, asking a question of the child reader, such as 'Do you like being tickled?' or 'How many noses can you see?' - perfect for prompting conversation and discussion of the colourful illustrations. The book is aimed at anyone caring for babies or children under 6 years old. It includes help and advice on how to bring the songs alive and explains why music and song have such a positive role to play in any child’s life. Written by Abi Cotton and Anna Scantlebury. Background‘Wriggle and Giggle’ was developed by Piccolo Music as part of a project with SureStart West Derwentside to enhance music provision in County Durham. The project involved staff training from Piccolo, and a programme for introducing 'Song Time' sessions and the 'Wriggle and Giggle' book to 1000 families across the region. Piccolo Music also sells a companion training manual, 'Wriggle and Giggle Plus' alongside workshops aimed at professionals who are trying to enhance music provision in an Early Years setting. If you are interested in this type of training or would like to discuss a possible project, please contact us. Samples
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