Zoo Animal Adventures Through Creative Movement
•Year 1
•Dance
•Position for clear sound across hall
Alternative: Tablet with Bluetooth speaker
Pre-select appropriate tempo music
Alternative: Nature documentary soundtracks, circus music
Large, clear images of zoo animals
Alternative: Tablet/screen with animal images
Mark safe movement boundaries
Alternative: Spots, hoops for boundaries
Using your face and body to show feelings and emotions
Moving your body exactly how you want it to move
Using as much space as possible with your whole body
The personality of the animal you are pretending to be
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Descriptive vocabulary for animal characteristics, storytelling through movement
Concepts of size (big, tall, wide, long), spatial awareness, following sequences
Animal classification, animal habitats, how animals move and adapt to environments
Where zoo animals come from around the world, different habitats and climates
Confidence building, expressing emotions, working cooperatively with others
Move around the outside of the activity space for optimal visibility of all students
Watch for control in movements, appropriate expression, and safe spatial awareness
Step in when students seem unsafe, stuck for ideas, or need confidence building
Use exaggerated, clear movements that students can easily copy. Emphasise facial expressions and controlled movement quality.
Minimum 8m x 8m clear space, soft flooring preferred for floor work
Clean, dry, non-slip surface suitable for movement and floor exercises
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess and provide appropriate first aid, ensure other students are safely managed
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