From Seed to Flower: Creative Movement Through Natural Growth
•Year 1
•Dance
•Position for clear sound across whole space
Alternative: Phone with speaker, tablet with speaker
Have different tempo options ready
Alternative: Classical music with flowing rhythms, nature sounds
Arrange in pairs around the space for partner work
Alternative: Cones, poly spots, chalk circles
A dancer who moves with control, listens to music and performs with clear, big actions
A series of movements performed one after another in order
How two dancers or characters connect and move together
The beat or pulse of the music that helps us move in time
Moving our body exactly how we want it to move
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Storytelling through movement, vocabulary development, character description
Life cycles of plants and insects, pollination process, animal behaviour
Responding to rhythm and tempo, listening skills, expression through movement
Partnership skills, respect for others, confidence building, celebration of achievement
Move around space to see all students, position near music controls when needed
Watch for movement quality, partner cooperation, and safety awareness
Step in if students struggling with partnership or safety concerns arise
Always demonstrate movements clearly, emphasise character differences, show champion dancer qualities
Minimum 8m x 8m clear space, suitable for jumping and partner work
Non-slip surface essential for jumping and balancing movements
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid if needed
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