Storytelling Through Movement and Creative Expression
•Reception
•Dance
•4 large pictures for corners, 6-8 smaller pictures for pair work
Alternative: Nursery rhyme book illustrations, printed images from internet
Positioned for clear sound throughout space
Alternative: Laptop with speakers, tablet with external speaker
One in each corner of the space
Alternative: Coloured paper, chairs, hoops
Pre-selected tracks ready to play
Alternative: YouTube playlist, CD collection, streaming service
Someone you work together with to create movements
Making up dance movements and putting them together
Moving together at the same speed as your partner
Something that gives us ideas for our movements (like pictures)
Dance movements that follow one after another in order
How high or low our body is when we move (high, medium, low)
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development through nursery rhyme terminology, speaking and listening during partner work, storytelling through movement
Counting in sequences of 4, understanding patterns and repetition, spatial awareness and positioning
Visual interpretation and analysis of picture cards, understanding how images convey meaning and emotion
Cooperation and turn-taking, building confidence through performance, respect for others' creative ideas
Move around the room during pair work to support all children, position at front for demonstrations
Watch for creative interpretation, partner cooperation, timing development, and safe movement choices
Step in if pairs struggle with cooperation, help with creative block, ensure safety during movement creation
Use enthusiastic facial expressions, demonstrate clear counting with actions, show good partner cooperation through modelling
Minimum 8m x 8m clear space for partner work and group formations
Non-slip surface essential for dance movements and safe transitions
Stop activity immediately, assess any injuries, provide appropriate first aid, have emergency contacts readily available
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