Exploring Water Through Creative Movement and Expression
•Year 2
•Dance
•Positioned for clear audio throughout space
Alternative: Phone with portable speaker
Cued and ready to play - slow/flowing and fast/energetic
Alternative: Classical and contemporary pieces
Mark source and mouth locations around the room
Alternative: PE spots, tape marks
Display boards or tablet for reference
Alternative: River/waterfall pictures
Dancers who move with excellent control, rhythm and creativity
The beginning or starting point of a river
The end point of a river where it meets the sea
The continuous movement of water in a river
The pattern of beats in music
How fast or slow music plays
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Descriptive vocabulary for water movements, following and giving instructions
Patterns in movement, counting beats, spatial awareness and pathways
Water cycle, forces and motion, sound waves and vibration in music
River systems - source, mouth, flow patterns, natural water features
Tempo, rhythm, responding to different musical styles and genres
Collaboration skills, leadership, building confidence, celebrating achievements
Move around perimeter to observe all groups, central for demonstrations
Group collaboration, musical response, creative interpretation, safety
Step in if groups struggling with collaboration or safety concerns arise
Use exaggerated, clear movements. Model excellent listening skills. Show enthusiasm for water themes.
Minimum 8m x 8m clear space, ideally school hall or large classroom
Non-slip surface free from obstacles, suitable for floor work
Stop music immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid or support
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