Creative Expression Through Toy-Inspired Movement
•Reception
•Dance
•Laminated A4 pictures showing clear, recognisable toys (teddy bear, robot, doll, car, etc.)
Alternative: Photographs printed from internet, toy catalogues, actual toys
Positioned where all students can hear clearly, volume appropriate for movement
Alternative: Laptop with speakers, bluetooth speaker
Specific tracks: Toy Box Song, Raggy Dolls Theme, You've Got a Friend in Me, Once Around the Toybox
Alternative: Spotify playlist, CD collection, downloaded tracks
Mark the four corners of the working space clearly
Alternative: Spots, hoops, chalk marks on playground
Creating and arranging dance movements to make a dance
Dance movements performed in a particular order
Dancing and creating with another person, sharing ideas and space
Moving together at the same speed as your partner or the music
How high or low your body is - high, medium, or low
Showing your dance to other people
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development around movement and toys, listening skills, expressing ideas clearly to partners
Counting in 4s, creating patterns and sequences, understanding order and position in sequences
Visual interpretation and translation from 2D images to 3D movement, creative expression and imagination
Collaboration and teamwork, taking turns, respecting others' ideas, building confidence through performance
Move around the outside of the space during activities to observe all students, position centrally for demonstrations
Watch for quality of partner interactions, creativity in movement interpretation, and confidence in performance
Step in if partnerships become unproductive, support pairs struggling with creative ideas, manage any behavioural issues promptly
Always demonstrate with enthusiasm and clear, exaggerated movements. Use toy characters consistently to maintain engagement. Show both movement and collaborative behaviours explicitly.
Minimum 8m x 8m indoor space with clear floor, suitable for 30 students moving safely
Non-slip floor surface, free from water or obstacles, adequate cushioning for floor work
Stop signal established, clear pathways to exits maintained, first aid knowledge for common dance injuries
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