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This unit transforms familiar nursery rhymes into dynamic movement experiences, helping Reception students discover how their bodies can tell stories and express emotions. The focus is on building confidence in creative expression while developing fundamental dance skills through the security of well-known songs and stories. Through progressive partner work and performance opportunities, students learn that movement is a powerful form of communication.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Nursery Rhymes Movement and Expression
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use our bodies to tell the stories of our favourite nursery rhymes?

Key Objectives:

  • • To move safely in space taking care of ourselves and others
  • • To use nursery rhymes to inspire creative movement and expression

Lesson 2

Creative Movement and Expression
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use our bodies to bring nursery rhyme stories to life through movement?

Key Objectives:

  • • To listen carefully to nursery rhymes and create expressive movements in response
  • • To move safely in space whilst being aware of ourselves and others

Lesson 3

Travelling with Levels in Dance
45 min

Big Question:

How can we use our bodies to travel at different levels whilst dancing safely?

Key Objectives:

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

Lesson 4

Partner Pictures and Nursery Rhyme Actions
45 min

Big Question:

How can we work together with a partner to turn pictures into creative dance movements?

Key Objectives:

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

Lesson 5

Partner Choreography and Performance Building
45 min

Big Question:

How can working with a partner help us create even more exciting dance movements than working alone?

Key Objectives:

  • • To work collaboratively in pairs showing excellent listening and communication skills
  • • To use visual stimuli creatively to develop imaginative dance actions and movements

Lesson 6

Performance and Peer Review
45 min

Big Question:

How can we help each other become better performers and dance with confidence?

Key Objectives:

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