In the final part of the story everyone works together to get the giant turnip out of the ground.
3. Everyone pulls together
The turnip has grown and grown鈥ntil it is simply enormous. Everyone will need to work together to get it out of the ground!
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)
Story video: 'Boris and the Giant Turnip'
Lesson summary:
Warm up: skipping: then contrasting small and large shapes.
Twinkle the cat: recalling movements from last episode.
Buttons investigates: recalling movements from last episode.
The little mouse: recalling movements from last episode.
Jim pulls the turnip: controlled upper body movement.
Jim in pairs: detailed pair work as Jim and the turnip.
Everyone joins in! Collaborative group work showing pulling.
Buttons goes for help: curving pathways as Buttons the dog.
Everyone joins in again: showing the moment the turnip comes out.
Cool down: curling and stretching.
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