Imaginative Movement & Storytelling
•Reception
•Dance
•Pre-loaded on audio system, volume tested
Alternative: Any flowing, ocean-themed music or nature sounds
Clear, steady beat for movement timing
Alternative: Steady rhythmic music or counting aloud
Screen positioned for all students to see
Alternative: Picture cards of sea creatures or books
Mark clear movement boundaries
Alternative: Visual boundaries using existing hall markings
A sea creature with eight arms that moves by waving them
A flat sea creature that glides smoothly through the water
A sea creature that moves sideways with claws
A small sea creature that moves in an up-and-down bobbing motion
Moving smoothly and continuously without stopping
How high or low your body is - high level (tiptoes), low level (crouching)
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development with sea creature names and movement words
Counting in sequences, understanding of time (8 counts), directional language
Learning about sea creatures, their habitats and characteristics
Understanding different environments - land and sea
Self-expression, confidence building, working cooperatively with others
Mobile positioning to support different groups, central for demonstrations
Safety, engagement, movement quality, and creative expression
["Step in if movement becomes unsafe", "Support children struggling with sequence memory", "Manage group dynamics during performance"]
Use exaggerated movements for clarity, maintain enthusiasm throughout, model good audience behaviour
Minimum 8m x 8m clear space, preferably hall or large classroom
Non-slip surface essential, check for wet areas or obstacles
Stop signal established, first aid kit accessible, clear pathway to exit
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