Movement Expression
•Year 2
•Dance
•Position for clear sound coverage of the space
Alternative: iPad/tablet with external speaker
Positioned at front of sitting area for whole class visibility
Alternative: Large paper sheets, interactive whiteboard
Different colours available for mind map creation
Alternative: Chalk for blackboard, digital pens for interactive board
Queued and ready for warm-up section
Alternative: Jungle Book soundtrack, animal-themed songs
Mark boundaries of performance and sitting areas
Alternative: Bean bags, spots, tape marks on floor
A short movement phrase that can be repeated and developed
How high or low our body moves - high, medium, low
How we perform movements - fast/slow, strong/gentle, sudden/sustained
Moving in time with the music or counting beats
Creating and arranging dance movements in a sequence
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development through animal terminology, speaking and listening during discussions, descriptive language for movement qualities
Animal habitats and characteristics, how animals move and why, understanding body parts and their functions
Animals from different parts of the world, habitats and environments, climate and adaptation
Building confidence through performance, working collaboratively, giving and receiving feedback respectfully
Move around space to observe all children, position at front for demonstrations, ensure visibility from all angles
Watch for safe movement, creative interpretation, engagement with theme, application of feedback
Step in when unsafe movements occur, support struggling children with movement ideas, redirect off-task behaviour
Always demonstrate movements clearly before children attempt them, use exaggerated movements for visibility, count out loud during sequence work
Minimum 8m x 8m clear space with additional area for audience seating
Ensure floor is clean, dry and free from slippery substances or obstacles
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid or support, contact school first aider if needed
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