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This unit invites Reception students to explore the natural world through imaginative dance, using the changing seasons as inspiration for creative movement. The focus is on developing expressive skills and body awareness while building confidence in performance and collaborative work. Through poetry, visual stimuli, and partner activities, students discover how movement can tell stories and communicate emotions.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Creating Seasonal Movements
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use our bodies to show the magic of different seasons?

Key Objectives:

  • • To move safely in space taking care of ourselves and others
  • • To use a mind map to create movements representing different seasons

Lesson 2

Poetry and Movement Expression
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use poetry to inspire beautiful movements that tell the story of the seasons?

Key Objectives:

  • • To listen carefully to poetry and be creative with our movements
  • • To use our bodies to express simple theme-related shapes, movements and feelings

Lesson 3

Travelling with Levels in Seasonal Movement
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use different levels to tell the story of the seasons as we move through space?

Key Objectives:

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

Lesson 4

Partner Work with Picture Stimulus
45 min

Big Question:

How can we work together to bring pictures to life through movement?

Key Objectives:

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

Lesson 5

Partner Choreography and Performance Development
45 min

Big Question:

How can we work together to turn pictures into beautiful movements and create our seasonal dance performance?

Key Objectives:

  • • To work effectively in pairs showing good listening and cooperation skills
  • • To use visual stimuli (pictures) to create imaginative and expressive dance movements

Lesson 6

Performance Review and Improvement
45 min

Big Question:

How can we make our performance the best it can be for our audience?

Key Objectives:

  • • To understand what makes a good performance
  • • To give constructive feedback to help others improve