Seasonal Storytelling Through Creative Movement
•Nursery
•Dance
•4 cards for corners activity, remainder for pair work
Alternative: Printed A4 images, digital pictures on tablet
Pre-load tracks: Seasons Song, Raggy Dolls Theme, You've Got a Friend in Me, How's The Weather
Alternative: Phone with speaker, tablet with bluetooth speaker
Mark the four corners of the activity space clearly
Alternative: Coloured spots, tape marks on floor
Someone you work with as a team to create dance movements
Planning and creating dance movements that go together
Dance movements that follow one after another in order
Moving together at the same speed as your partner or the music
How high or low our bodies are when we dance - high, middle, low
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting beats and sequences (1-2-3-4), understanding patterns and repetition, basic timing concepts
Learning about seasonal changes and weather patterns, understanding how bodies move and stretch
Visual interpretation and creativity, translating images into physical expression, colour and shape recognition
Understanding seasonal changes and weather patterns, awareness of natural environments
Describing movements and feelings, following verbal instructions, expanding vocabulary related to seasons and movement
Partnership skills, sharing and taking turns, expressing creativity, building confidence through performance
Central position during demonstrations, circulate during partner work, corner position during performances for full view
Partner collaboration skills, creative interpretation of pictures, ability to remember and perform sequences
Support children struggling with partner interaction, help with creative blocks, assist with movement coordination
Always face children when demonstrating, use exaggerated movements for clarity, count aloud consistently, model positive partner interaction
Minimum 6m x 6m clear space for Nursery class of 15-20 children
Non-slip surface, free from obstacles, adequate cushioning for floor work
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide comfort and first aid as needed, have contact details for parents readily available
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