In the second session the children explore different ways of moving - slipping and sliding.
2. Snowy days
The children use the environment of an imaginary snowy day to explore different ways of moving. Simple hand gestures and whole-body action engage the children in both individual and partner work. Playful and energetic actions in the snow are contrasted when the children find themselves on slippery, icy surfaces.
Resources
Download the audio for this dance session as an mp3 file.
Guidance on using the dance sessions in this unit with your group (pdf)
Lesson summary:
Warm-up: Clapping and stamping in class circle; marching through the spaces.
Snowflakes falling: Revising movement from previous programme; developing direction.
Pathways in the snow: Big, snowy strides in different directions.
Action packed: Developing a sequence of scooping and throwing; freezing in different positions.
Ice: Walking; skating.
Putting it all together: Pathways, actions and skating as above.
Cool down.
