Feelings to Formations
•Year 2
•Dance
•Position for clear sound across entire hall, volume appropriate for instructions
Alternative: Tablet with portable speaker, piano for accompaniment
Have tracks ready with clear 8-beat phrasing, moderate tempo suitable for Year 2
Alternative: Percussion instruments, recorded music on device
Mark #12, #3, #6, #9 positions for each dancing space if needed for support
Alternative: Bean bags, spots, tape marks on floor
Visible to all students for drawing clock face and recording dance sequences
Alternative: Large paper, demonstration area
Using the 12 positions of a clock to indicate directions for movement
Moving sideways by stepping one foot out and bringing the other to meet it
A complete section of movement that fits with the musical rhythm, usually 8 beats
Jumping with both feet together, landing at the same time
Creating your own dance by putting different movements together in a planned way
The middle point of the clock face where dancers return between movements
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting beats in groups of 8, understanding positions using clock face (12 positions), calculating total dance length (4 x 8 = 32 beats)
Understanding body movement and coordination, exploring balance during jumping, discussing rhythm and timing as patterns
Directional awareness using clock positions, spatial relationships (#12 = north, #6 = south, etc.)
Building confidence through performance, giving constructive feedback respectfully, celebrating creative differences
Move around the teaching space to provide individual support, position at front for demonstrations, at side for observation
Watch for timing accuracy, smooth transitions, creative decision-making, and peer interaction quality
Step in if students struggling with timing, safety issues arise, or need support with creative choices
Demonstrate each section clearly from front, use exaggerated movements for visibility, count aloud for timing, show transitions between sections
Minimum 15m x 10m clear space, suitable for jumping and wide movements
Non-slip surface free from water, dust, or debris that could cause slipping
Stop, assess, appropriate first aid response if needed, contact office for serious injuries
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