Winter wonderland. 2: Snowy days

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.

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Teacher's Notes

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.

More from this unit of KS1 Dance: Let's Move

1. Busy bodies, cosy toes
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3. Let's stay, or fly away
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4. Snow City
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