Themed Movement Exploration
•Reception
•Dance
•Place in designated season zones around room
Alternative: Simple drawings, toy items representing seasons
Use to clearly define the four seasonal zones
Alternative: Hula hoops, tape lines, mats
Prepare seasonal-themed music for each activity
Alternative: Piano, singing, clapping rhythms
Select music that enhances mood of each season
Alternative: Nature sounds, simple instrumental music
Using your face and body to show feelings and emotions
The four different times of year: spring, summer, autumn, and winter
A series of movements that follow one after another in order
To create and arrange dance movements
Showing your dance to others with confidence and expression
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development for seasonal words, storytelling through movement, descriptive language for expression
Understanding seasonal changes, weather patterns, how animals and plants adapt to seasons
Using colour, texture, and movement to express emotions and seasons, creating visual representations
Weather and climate, seasonal patterns around the world, how seasons affect environments
Expressing emotions appropriately, working collaboratively, building confidence in performance and sharing
Move between zones during rotations, position for clear view during performances, join circle for discussions
Quality of expression, creative interpretation, collaborative skills, understanding of seasonal characteristics
Support students struggling with creative ideas, facilitate partner negotiations, encourage expression development
Model clear expression, demonstrate seasonal characteristics enthusiastically, show collaborative working
Large indoor space minimum 8m x 8m, clear of obstacles with soft flooring preferred
Non-slip surface, free from hazards, adequate cushioning for floor work
Stop activity immediately, assess any injuries, provide appropriate first aid, ensure other students remain calm and safe
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