Musical Movement Storytelling
•Year 1
•Dance
•Scattered around space with safe distance between each hoop
Alternative: Chalk circles on playground, rope circles, masking tape circles
Test volume levels before lesson begins
Alternative: Phone/tablet with speaker, keyboard for rhythm
Cued up and ready to play
Alternative: Rain sounds, water music, gentle instrumental music
How high or low your body is - high level is standing tall, low level is crouching down
The outline your body makes - round, straight, twisted, curved
Moving your body exactly how you want it to move, not wobbly or rushed
Numbers we count to help us move together in time - 1, 2, 3, 4
A short pattern of movements that we repeat
Using your face and body to show feelings and emotions
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development with dance terms, storytelling through movement, descriptive language
Counting in sequence 1-8, understanding patterns and repetition, spatial awareness
Understanding weather patterns, water cycle, cause and effect of rain and puddles
Creative expression, composition and performance, visual interpretation of concepts
Weather and seasons, understanding natural phenomena
Confidence building, working with others, performance skills, emotional expression
Position where all students can see demonstrations clearly, move around space during activities
Watch for safe movement, understanding of concepts, and quality of expression
Step in if students struggling with sequence memory or showing unsafe movement
Use exaggerated movements for clarity, demonstrate alongside students when helpful
Large indoor space minimum 10m x 8m or outdoor area with suitable surface
Dry, non-slip surface free from hazards, suitable for jumping and movement
Stop activity immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, contact office if needed
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