Chipta the Crab and the Wayang
What do you do when people have different interests?
Can Chipta the Crab and his fish friends learn to get along?
For Primary School Children from Foundation to Year 4
Different cultures meet in this learning resource for the Arts Subject Area of the Australian Curriculum v9.0. Playing the recorder in traditional Australian style is so different from Indonesian Wayang puppet theatre, but the story shows there’s room for both.
The resource includes activities for not just Music and Drama, but all areas of the Arts. There’s plenty for students who are more interested in Dance, Visual Arts and Media Arts, so everyone in the class can engage and learn. And if you can’t play the recorder or make puppets, no worries – we’ve got that covered with audio, templates and more.
SYNOPSIS
Chipta the Crab loves the Indonesian Wayang Wong and Kulit but his fish friends prefer to play the recorder. How can the friends solve their dilemma and get along?
KEY THEMES
Recorder playing techniques
Dramatic dance moves
Self-identity and self-perception
Communication, cooperation and problem-solving
Waiting patiently and taking turns
Indonesia and its performing arts culture feature in this story, supporting the Cross Curriculum Priority of Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia
CHARACTERS
Chipta the Crab enjoys playing games with his friends. The Indonesian Wayang puppets, the vibrant colours, gamelan music and especially the dramatic dancing fascinate him.
Chipta’s Fish Friends love to swim and go to school. They love learning about the world with each other. Their favourite school subject is Music, especially when they can play the recorder.
