Seasonal Storytelling Through Creative Movement
Dance
•Nursery
•6 Lessons
This unit introduces Nursery students to dance as a powerful form of expression, using the familiar and engaging concept of seasons to unlock their natural creativity. Through imaginative movement exploration, children discover how their bodies can become storytelling tools, expressing the magic and wonder of nature's changes. The seasonal theme provides rich sensory experiences that connect movement to children's existing knowledge whilst developing their physical literacy and creative confidence.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use our bodies to show the magic of different seasons?
Key Objectives:
- • To move safely in space taking care of ourselves and others
- • To use a mind map to create simple season-related movements
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use our bodies to tell the story of the changing seasons?
Key Objectives:
- • To listen carefully to seasonal poetry and create expressive movements
- • To develop the second part of our 'Seasons' movement motif through creative choreography
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use our bodies to show the changing seasons as we move through different levels?
Key Objectives:
- • To be creative in our use of travelling movements
- • To show use of different levels in our travelling movements
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can pictures help us create dance movements with a partner?
Key Objectives:
- • To work well in pairs showing good listening skills
- • To use seasonal pictures to come up with creative and imaginative dance actions
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use our bodies to tell the story of the seasons through dance?
Key Objectives:
- • To work collaboratively in pairs showing good listening skills
- • To use visual images to create imaginative and creative dance movements
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we show what we've learned about the seasons through our dance?
Key Objectives:
- • To understand what makes a good performance
- • To give useful feedback to our partner