From Seed to Flower: Creative Movement Through Natural Growth
•Year 1
•Dance
•Position centrally for clear sound throughout space
Alternative: Voice counting or clapping for rhythm
Choose music with clear, steady beat suitable for movement
Alternative: Steady drumbeat or metronome
Mark clear boundaries and starting positions if needed
Alternative: Visual landmarks in the space
A short movement sequence that can be repeated and developed
A regular repeated pattern of sound or movement
A single unit of sound in a word that we can clap to
Copying exactly what your partner does at the same time
Movements performed one after another in a planned order
Someone who moves with control, listens to rhythm, and moves purposefully
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Syllable recognition and word structure, vocabulary development with flower names, speaking and listening skills
Counting syllables and beats, number patterns in star sequence (4,3,2,1), spatial awareness and positioning
Plant growth cycles and needs (soil, water, light), understanding how seeds develop into plants
Rhythm and beat recognition, moving in time with music, understanding patterns in sound
Central position with clear view of all students, able to demonstrate effectively
Watch for rhythm accuracy, movement control, partnership cooperation, and understanding of concepts
Step in if partnerships struggle with cooperation, if students rush movements losing control, or if safety concerns arise
Demonstrate all movements with exaggerated clarity, use students as examples when appropriate, show both good examples and common mistakes to correct
Minimum 6m x 6m clear space for partner work, suitable for kneeling
Clean, dry surface free from hazards, suitable for floor work
Stop music immediately, assess any injuries, provide appropriate first aid, clear space for emergency access if needed
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