Year 1 Dance

10 Units · 62 Lessons · 455 Activities

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Learn and perform a structured 16-count dance sequence combining different movement patterns with music
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Structured peer feedback activity where children give two positives and one improvement suggestion
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Pairs create and practice a 4-count movement sequence, then perform for others with peer feedback
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Partners work together to create and perform structured 4-count movement sequences using visual stimulus
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Pairs create and perform an 8-count dance phrase using specific elements like levels, directions, and timing
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Children create and perform their own movement sequences using 8-count structure
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Children learn to use 8-count rhythm to coordinate their movements and dance together
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Calm reflection activity where children celebrate achievements, reflect on learning and transition peacefully from active movement to rest
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Gentle cool-down combining physical stretching with reflection and celebration of learning
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Children explore travelling movements based on familiar action sequences while changing levels
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Transform stationary actions into travelling movements using creative problem-solving
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Learn and perform 4 different African animal movements with rhythm and character expression
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Mindful cool-down combining gentle animal stretches with cultural reflection and relaxation
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Traditional African game using hoops to develop hand-eye coordination and persistence
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Pairs travel together to music, then create letter shapes together when music stops
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Advanced coordination activity combining backwards movement with alternating feet and arm coordination
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Traditional African rhythm game developing timing, coordination and turn-taking through jumping and clapping
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Teacher-led warm-up featuring animal-inspired movements to develop fundamental motor skills
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Teacher-led warm-up using animal movements to develop fundamental motor skills
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Teacher-led warm-up using fundamental movements inspired by animal actions to music
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Students create and develop movements representing specific small animals with character and expression
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Students create movements showing how their animal character interacts with environmental objects and obstacles
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Students create and practice their own 3-movement animal motif that can be repeated consistently
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Students explore and adapt animal movements from stationary positions into travelling movements
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