Fire of London: Historical Storytelling Through Creative Movement
•Year 1
•Dance
•Place one in each corner of the room at child height
Alternative: Large paper with words written clearly
Position centrally for clear sound throughout room
Alternative: Tablet with external speaker
Laminate for durability, large text for easy reading
Alternative: Display poem on whiteboard or screen
Charged and ready, with sufficient storage space
Alternative: Phone with video capability
Distributed around room perimeter for pair spaces
Alternative: Cones or bean bags for spacing
Moving at exactly the same time as your partner
Copying your partner's movements like looking in a mirror
High (standing/jumping), medium (crouching), low (lying/crawling) positions
When movements connect smoothly without stopping
Planning and creating a sequence of dance movements
A series of movements performed in order
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Poetry comprehension, creative interpretation of text, vocabulary development related to movement and fire
Counting beats and sequences, understanding patterns and timing, spatial awareness and positioning
Understanding how fire behaves (spreading, growing, direction), body awareness and physical effects of exercise
Creative expression through movement, interpreting themes visually through body positioning, aesthetic appreciation
Fire of London historical context, understanding impact on people's lives, connecting past events to creative expression
Cooperation and teamwork skills, giving and receiving feedback, building confidence through performance
Circulate around perimeter during creation phases, central position for demonstrations and whole-class instruction
Monitor partner cooperation, creative interpretation of poetry, use of space and levels, transition quality
Step in if partner conflicts arise, support struggling pairs with movement ideas, ensure safety during more energetic sections
Use exaggerated movements for clarity, involve students in demonstrations when appropriate, maintain energy and enthusiasm throughout
Minimum 8m x 8m clear space for pairs work and group formations
Clean, dry, non-slip surface suitable for floor work and movement
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid if needed, ensure other students remain safely positioned
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