Storytelling Through Movement and Creative Dance
•Nursery
•Dance
•Pre-select clear, action-oriented images from familiar nursery rhymes
Alternative: Laminated A4 printouts, tablet/iPad images
Test volume levels and have pause/play easily accessible
Alternative: Bluetooth speaker, tablet with speaker
Place one in each corner of the activity space
Alternative: Hoops, bean bags, coloured paper
Spread evenly around room for pair positioning
Alternative: Masking tape crosses, carpet squares
Planning and creating dance movements in a special order
Dance movements performed one after another in the same order
Different heights we can move at - high (standing), middle (crouching), low (on floor)
Doing movements at the same speed as the music and as your partner
Working together with another person to create something
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development, following instructions, expressing ideas verbally, storytelling through movement
Counting in sequence (1-4 counts), pattern recognition in movements, spatial awareness and positioning
Body awareness, balance and coordination, cause and effect in movement, rhythm and timing
Visual interpretation, creative expression, translating 2D images to 3D movement, design thinking
Collaboration skills, turn-taking, empathy in partnerships, building confidence through performance
Central location during demonstrations, circulating during pair work, visible to all during sequence teaching
Partner collaboration quality, creative connection between pictures and movements, timing and coordination development
Support struggling partnerships, guide picture interpretation, help with timing difficulties, manage excitement levels
Use exaggerated movements for visibility, model collaborative discussion, show clear counting rhythm, demonstrate positive partnership interactions
Minimum 6m x 8m clear space, allowing 2m radius per pair during creation phase
Smooth, non-slip surface suitable for dance movement, free from obstacles and hazards
Immediate stop signal established, clear pathway to first aid, adult support for any injuries or distress
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