Imaginative Movement & Storytelling
•Reception
•Dance
•Position centrally for clear sound throughout space
Alternative: Tablet with portable speaker, phone with speaker
Test volume levels before lesson, have backup tracks ready
Alternative: Carnival audio, children's action songs, pop music with clear beat
Large, clear numbers visible to all students
Alternative: Hand gestures, counting on fingers
Saying numbers in order to help us stay in time
The steady pulse in music that we can move to
A movement that takes you from one place to another
A movement you do whilst staying in one place
A still shape you make with your body
The area around you where you can move safely
How high or low your body is - high, medium, low
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Listening skills, following spoken instructions, vocabulary development (pose, beat, count), speaking in reflection
Creative expression through movement, body shapes and levels, aesthetic appreciation
Beat and rhythm, tempo, listening skills, moving to music, understanding musical structure
Confidence building, self-expression, appreciation of others, following instructions, taking turns
Move around space perimeter to maintain visibility of all students, central position for demonstrations
Watch for timing accuracy, creative movement choices, spatial awareness, and engagement levels
Step in if students struggling with counting, unsafe movement, or loss of confidence
Use clear, exaggerated movements when demonstrating. Count loudly and rhythmically. Show enthusiasm for movement and creativity.
Minimum 6m x 6m clear floor space for 30 students, preferably larger hall
Clean, dry, non-slip surface free from obstacles and hazards
Immediate stop signal (hand up + 'freeze'), assess situation, provide first aid if needed, clear space if required
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