Creative Animal Expression Through Movement and Partnership
•Year 1
•Dance
•Positioned for clear sound across the hall
Alternative: Bluetooth speaker, laptop with speakers
Cued ready for warm-up
Alternative: Any lively children's animal song
Ready for levels activity
Alternative: Upbeat animal-themed music
For main exploration activities
Alternative: Medium tempo animal music
Performance music for final sequences
Alternative: Fun jungle/animal themed music
To define boundaries if needed
Alternative: Coloured spots, bean bags
The height at which we move - high (standing/jumping), medium (kneeling/crouching), low (crawling/rolling)
The routes we take through space - straight lines, curves, zigzags, circles
Our special animal movement sequence that we repeat and develop
Moving from one place to another whilst staying in character
Managing our speed and space so we stay safe and look purposeful
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development through animal and movement terminology, storytelling through dance sequences
Counting sequences, understanding of high/medium/low as ordering concepts, pattern creation
Animal habitats and movement patterns, understanding of body systems during physical activity
Creative expression through movement, understanding of pathways as artistic lines and shapes
Spatial awareness, understanding of pathways and directions, mapping movement patterns
Confidence building through performance, cooperation during shared space activities, appreciation of others' creativity
Central position for demonstrations, perimeter during practice for individual support
Level clarity, pathway creativity, musical timing, character maintenance
Step in if students struggling with transitions, unsafe movement, or lack of engagement
Use exaggerated movements for clarity, maintain enthusiasm throughout, model excellent animal characterisation
Large hall or studio space, minimum 8m x 10m clear area
Clean, non-slip floor surface, free from obstacles and hazards
Stop activity immediately if incident occurs, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, contact office if needed
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