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This unit harnesses Reception students' natural fascination with toys to develop creative movement and early choreographic skills through imaginative play. The toy theme provides familiar, accessible starting points that encourage confident self-expression whilst building fundamental dance concepts like levels, travelling, and working with others. Through progressive exploration from individual creativity to collaborative performance, students develop both physical skills and the confidence to share their artistic ideas.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Moving Like Toys
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use our bodies to move and dance like different toys?

Key Objectives:

  • • To move safely in space taking care of ourselves and others
  • • To use a mind map to help us move like different toys

Lesson 2

Creating Our Toys Motif Part 2
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use words from a poem to create expressive dance movements?

Key Objectives:

  • • To listen carefully to poetry and translate words into creative movements
  • • To move safely in space with awareness of others

Lesson 3

Travelling with Toy-Inspired Movements and Level Changes
45 min

Big Question:

How can we travel like our favourite toys using different levels to tell a story through movement?

Key Objectives:

  • • To be creative in our use of travelling movements inspired by toys
  • • To show use of different levels in our travelling movements

Lesson 4

Creating Dance Actions with Pictures
45 min

Big Question:

How can pictures of toys inspire us to create expressive dance movements?

Key Objectives:

  • • To work effectively in pairs showing good listening skills and cooperation
  • • To use picture stimuli to create imaginative and creative dance actions

Lesson 5

Creative Partner Choreography with Toys
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use toys to inspire creative movement and work together to tell stories through dance?

Key Objectives:

  • • To work effectively in pairs showing good listening and cooperation
  • • To use visual stimuli (toy pictures/props) to create imaginative movement sequences

Lesson 6

Performance and Evaluation
45 min

Big Question:

How can we perform our best and help others improve their dancing?

Key Objectives:

  • • To understand what makes a good performance
  • • To give constructive feedback to our partner