Mini Beast Adventures Through Creative Movement
•Year 1
•Dance
•Position where all students can hear clearly
Alternative: Tablet with portable speaker
Laminated cards placed in four corners of space
Alternative: Paper with drawings, plastic mini beast toys
Positioned where all students can see from sitting position
Alternative: Large paper and thick pens
Cued and ready to play: 'Ugly Bug Ball', 'Circus Bugs', 'The Time of Your Life'
Alternative: Any suitable mini beast themed music
A short dance sequence that can be repeated and developed
To make up or create dance movements
How we perform movements - fast/slow, strong/gentle, smooth/sharp
The height at which we move - high (standing), medium (crouching), low (on floor)
Helpful comments about someone's performance to help them improve
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development through mind mapping, descriptive language for movement feedback
Counting sequences (16 counts, 32 counts), understanding patterns and repetition
Studying mini beast characteristics, habitats and life cycles - links to movement exploration
Visual representation of mini beasts, understanding different levels and dynamics in creative expression
Front centre for demonstrations, moving around space during practice, corner position for full space observation
Look for creative interpretation, safe movement execution, engagement with mini beast characteristics, sequence memory
Step in if students struggling with sequence memory, unsafe movements observed, or feedback becoming negative
Demonstrate: Use exaggerated movements for clarity, break complex sequences into smaller parts, show both correct technique and common mistakes for comparison
Minimum 8m x 8m clear space, soft flooring preferred
Non-slip surface, free from obstacles, adequate lighting
Stop activity immediately, assess any injury, provide appropriate first aid, complete accident report if required
Sign up free to access 3 complete units per month, unlimited activity library, and your personal locker.