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Resources for teachers who want easy to deliver, creative lessons - but don't know where to start!

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Resources for teachers who want easy to deliver, creative lessons - but don't know where to start!
Gingerbread Man - Dance Lesson for KS1
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Gingerbread Man - Dance Lesson for KS1

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A step by step guide to enable those who lack confidence in delivering dance. The lesson is clearly structured but allows the children to be fully active throughout the lesson, creating their own movement in response to ideas from the story. The plan includes a guide of what you hope to see for each element of the lesson to help you assess the children and develop their skills. There is a short list of suggested music that would suit this lesson for you to select from. The lesson would fit with themes such as Traditional Tales or Food.
A simple rhyme using different modes of transport with notes on how to develop the action content.
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A simple rhyme using different modes of transport with notes on how to develop the action content.

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Aimed at EYFS children. A simple rhyme covering travelling in a car, on a bike, on a train or in a plane. Each comes with an obvious associtated action, such as miming using a steering wheel for driving - but this is complemented with a different aspect, in ‘cars’ levels are incorporated. The rhyme can be used as a stand alone activity or ‘filler’; but with each of the 4 verses there are notes on how the actions can be explored and developed. This will suit a wide range of instrumental tracks such as ‘Walking With Elephants’ by Ten Walls; ‘Belfast’ by Orbital; ‘The Baby Elephant Walk’ by Henri Mancini; ‘Axel F’ by Harold Faltermyer.
3 Dance lessons on London
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3 Dance lessons on London

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Three easy to follow dance lessons written with the non-specialist in mind. Each lesson plan comes in a simple step by step format that keeps the children very active & encourages them to use their imagination & creativity throughout but requires the teacher to simply ask questions & set tasks. The lessons can be delivered in any order & they cover ‘The London Underground’; ‘The River Thames’ and ‘Big Ben’. Each lesson comes with extra ideas that can be used if there is time in the lessons, alternatively the lesson could be repeated & these extra tasks could be used to progress the theme. The lessons come with suggestions for suitable music - these are easily accessed through the internet & will complement the movement ideas & style.
10 Dance Lessons based on David Walliams 'The Ice Monster'
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10 Dance Lessons based on David Walliams 'The Ice Monster'

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10 dance lessons based on the lovely, lovely ‘Ice Monster’ by David Walliams. The lessons are written in a clear step by step format to allow the teacher to simply ask questions to prompt ideas and actions from the children. The plans come with a guide to the skills for each section of the lesson and a link to suitable music. Hints & tips are included to assist you in delivering a successful lesson. Whilst there are 10 lessons, you do not need to complete every one… they follow the narrative so you can easily jump to the lesson that complements the work you are covering. The lessons are very active, encourage group working & problem solving and have opportunites for the children to watch and feedback on the work of others.
6 Dance Lessons on The Lion, The Witch & the Wardrobe
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6 Dance Lessons on The Lion, The Witch & the Wardrobe

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6 step by step lesson plans to support the non-specialist teacher to deliver a high quality, creative dance experience. Each lesson plan comes with a link for suitable music as well as a breakdown of the skills that each section of the lesson focuses on. The lessons follow the story, the first covering the children’s evacuation to their Uncles house; the second playing hide & seek & Lucy discovering Narnia; the third with Edmund following Lucy & meeting the Witch; the fourth looks at the characters that the witch has turned to stone; the fifth where winter turns to spring & the final plan covers the battle. It is not essential to cover every lesson.
Science Through Dance
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Science Through Dance

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A ks2 resource that allows students to engage with science themes & ideas through movement, therefore embedding the learning through the physical. Each lesson plan is written in a detailed, step by step approach where the children are encouraged to work creatively and often co-operatively, this also assists with inclusivity and allows students to work at their own level. Hints & tips are included along the way to help you sustain the pace of the lesson, as well as a guide to the skills being developed in each section. A suggestion for suitable music is included for each lesson, along with a link for iTunes - the music should also be available on other platforms such as Spotify & YouTube The lessons can be delivered in any order to complement the work you’re doing in the classroom.
Making A Move 30 socially distanced dance ideas
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Making A Move 30 socially distanced dance ideas

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Making a Move is an easy to use collection of 30 dance ideas for the primary teacher. They allow non-contact, socially distanced physical education, interaction with peers and contains creative, curriculum support as well as well-being enhancing content. Each plan is in an easy step by step structure where the teacher simply asks questions to enable the children to generate movement ideas. The skills of each section are identified to aid with assessment & progression, as is a suggestion of suitable music – just hover your cursor over it for an embedded hyperlink. The lessons are ‘stand-alone’, yet include ideas for differentiation that could be used to develop the work over several sessions. These dance lessons enable children to… • Respond creatively & expressively to ideas • Work collaboratively without contact • Consolidate learning in other subject areas • Make learning active and engaging • Include children of different ages, levels of experience or physical ability
Science Through Dance - Living World
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Science Through Dance - Living World

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7 dance lessons aimed at ks2, that cover the science area of ‘The Living World’ focusing on ~ Animals Plants Micro-organisms Life Cycles (seeds) Food Chains Ecosystems Renewable/non-renewable energy Each lesson plan is written in a detailed, step by step approach where the children are encouraged to work creatively and often co-operatively, this also assists with inclusivity and allows students to work at their own level. Hints & tips are included along the way to help you sustain the pace of the lesson, as well as a guide to the skills being developed in each section. A suggestion for suitable music is included for every lesson, along with a link for iTunes - the music should also be available on other platforms such as Spotify & YouTube
4 ks2 dance lessons on 'Democracy'
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4 ks2 dance lessons on 'Democracy'

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4 dance lesson plans covering the themes of The Ancient Greeks; The English Civil War, The Magna Carta & The Houses of Parliament. Each plan enables the teacher to deliver the lesson simply by asking questions & setting creative tasks for the students - this encourages imaginative responses, high levels of engagement, opportunities for students to work together, share ideas, analyse and evaluate. The lessons are written in a clear formula & include hints & tips along the way as well as the key skill of each section being identified in the right hand column. This method of working is very inclusive of children with different physical abilities and levels of experience.
5 Dance lessons with a seasonal feel
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5 Dance lessons with a seasonal feel

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5 easy to follow dance lesson plans covering the themes of candles, crackers, Christmas pudding, stars and snow/frost. Each lesson plan is in a step by step format with the skills & knowledge being highlighted in the right hand column. The lessons are creative and inclusive - using a task based approach to allow the children to develop their choreographic skills as well as their physical and performance abilities. The tasks that the children perform are written in bold, with teacher hints & tips below in italics. At the bottom of each plan is a suggestion for a suitable piece of music along with a link. Other music would work just as well - so feel free to try other pieces - this is purely intended to speed up the planning process.
6 Dance lessons on 'The British Empire'
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6 Dance lessons on 'The British Empire'

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6 dance lesson plans covering the themes of The Spanish Armada, Slavery, Greenwich Meantime, The Lunatic Line, Spices & The Spice Trade. Each plan enables the teacher to deliver the lesson simply by asking questions & setting creative tasks for the students - this encourages imaginative responses, high levels of engagement, opportunities for students to work together, share ideas, analyse and evaluate. The lessons are written in a clear formula & include hints & tips along the way as well as the key skill of each section being identified in the right hand column. This method of working is very inclusive of children with different physical abilities and levels of experience & an I-Tunes link for suitable music is included - however, this would also be available on other platforms such as Spotify or YouTube.
4 Dance Lessons on "The Lost Happy Endings"
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4 Dance Lessons on "The Lost Happy Endings"

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4 dance lesson plans covering themes & ideas from “The Lost Happy Endings” by Carol Ann Duffey. These cover Jub’s Job Meeting the Witch Alternative Endings The Golden Pen All of which link closely to developing literacy skills. Each plan enables the teacher to deliver the lesson simply by asking questions & setting creative tasks for the students - this encourages imaginative responses, high levels of engagement, opportunities for students to work together, share ideas, analyse and evaluate. The lessons are written in a clear formula & include hints & tips along the way as well as the key skill of each section being identified in the right hand column. This method of working is very inclusive of children with different physical abilities and levels of experience - it also includes an i-Tunes link for suitable music - the tracks suggested would also be available on other platforms such as Spotify or YouTube.
4 Dance Lessons "Train to Impossible Places" by P Bell
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4 Dance Lessons "Train to Impossible Places" by P Bell

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4 dance lesson plans covering themes & ideas from “The Train to Impossible Places” by P G Bell. These cover A Train in the House Gravity Negative Spaces, Tunnels & Worm Holes Shipwreck All of which link closely to developing science & literacy understanding. Each plan enables the teacher to deliver the lesson simply by asking questions & setting creative tasks for the students - this encourages imaginative responses, high levels of engagement, opportunities for students to work together, share ideas, analyse and evaluate. The lessons are written in a clear formula & include hints & tips along the way as well as the key skill of each section being identified in the right hand column. This method of working is very inclusive of children with different physical abilities and levels of experience - it also includes an i-Tunes link for suitable music - the tracks suggested would also be available on other platforms such as Spotify or YouTube.
4 Dance Lessons on "Ice Palace" by R. Swindells
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4 Dance Lessons on "Ice Palace" by R. Swindells

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4 dance lesson plans covering themes & ideas from “Ice Palace” by Robert Swindells. These cover Winter Weather Journeying Through the Snow Encounters Along the Way Freezing & Melting All of which link closely to developing literacy skills. Each plan enables the teacher to deliver the lesson simply by asking questions & setting creative tasks for the students - this encourages imaginative responses, high levels of engagement, opportunities for students to work together, share ideas, analyse and evaluate. The lessons are written in a clear formula & include hints & tips along the way as well as the key skill of each section being identified in the right hand column. This method of working is very inclusive of children with different physical abilities and levels of experience - it also includes an i-Tunes link for suitable music - the tracks suggested would also be available on other platforms such as Spotify or YouTube.
4 Dance Lessons on "Nibbles" by Emma Yarlett
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4 Dance Lessons on "Nibbles" by Emma Yarlett

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4 dance lesson plans covering themes & ideas from “Nibbles” by Emma Yarlett. These cover Nibbling & footprints Goldilocks & the 3 Bears Little Red Riding Hood Jack & the Beanstalk All of which link closely to developing literacy skills. Each plan enables the teacher to deliver the lesson simply by asking questions & setting creative tasks for the students - this encourages imaginative responses, high levels of engagement, opportunities for students to work together, share ideas, analyse and evaluate. The lessons are written in a clear formula & include hints & tips along the way as well as the key skill of each section being identified in the right hand column. This method of working is very inclusive of children with different physical abilities and levels of experience - it also includes an i-Tunes link for suitable music - the tracks suggested would also be available on other platforms such as Spotify or YouTube.
4 Dance Lesson plans on "Can We Save the Tiger?"
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4 Dance Lesson plans on "Can We Save the Tiger?"

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4 dance lesson plans covering themes & ideas from “Can We Save the Tiger?” by Martin Jenkins. These cover The Partula Snail Vultures Bison Kakapo All of which link closely to their understanding of the impact man has upon the animal environment. Each plan enables the teacher to deliver the lesson simply by asking questions & setting creative tasks for the students - this encourages imaginative responses, high levels of engagement, opportunities for students to work together, share ideas, analyse and evaluate. The lessons are written in a clear formula & include hints & tips along the way as well as the key skill of each section being identified in the right hand column. This method of working is very inclusive of children with different physical abilities and levels of experience - it also includes an i-Tunes link for suitable music - the tracks suggested would also be available on other platforms such as Spotify or YouTube.
4 Dance Lessons "I'm Going to Eat This Ant"
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4 Dance Lessons "I'm Going to Eat This Ant"

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4 dance lesson plans covering themes & ideas from “I’m Going to Eat This Ant” by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros. These cover Wriggling, Stinging, Twisting & Turning Sandwiches, Straws & Smothered in Mint Sauce Splattered, Scoop, Sun dried… Tongue-tied & Twisted All of which link closely to developing literacy skills. Each plan enables the teacher to deliver the lesson simply by asking questions & setting creative tasks for the students - this encourages imaginative responses, high levels of engagement, opportunities for students to work together, share ideas, analyse and evaluate. The lessons are written in a clear formula & include hints & tips along the way as well as the key skill of each section being identified in the right hand column. This method of working is very inclusive of children with different physical abilities and levels of experience - it also includes an i-Tunes link for suitable music - the tracks suggested would also be available on other platforms such as Spotify or YouTube.
The Lorax Dance Lessons
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The Lorax Dance Lessons

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6 dance lesson plans covering themes & ideas from “The Lorax” by Dr Seuss. These cover sections of the story Way back in the days But those trees! Those trees! The Super-Axe Hacker The loved living here. But I can’t let them stay. Let me say a few words about the Gluppity-Glupp The very last Truffula Tree of them all. All of which link closely to their understanding of the impact man has upon the environment. Each plan enables the teacher to deliver the lesson simply by asking questions & setting creative tasks for the students - this encourages imaginative responses, high levels of engagement, opportunities for students to work together, share ideas, analyse and evaluate. The lessons are written in a clear formula & include hints & tips along the way as well as the key skill of each section being identified in the right hand column. This method of working is very inclusive of children with different physical abilities and levels of experience - it also includes an i-Tunes link for suitable music - the tracks suggested would also be available on other platforms such as Spotify or YouTube.
4 Dance lessons on The Selfish Giant
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4 Dance lessons on The Selfish Giant

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4 creative dance lesson plans for ks2 covering the story of ‘The Selfish Giant’ by Oscar Wilde. These focus on The Giant returning to his castle & building a wall to keep the children out. The garden in its Winter state - snow - frost - wind & hail. Children re-entering through a gap in the wall. Lifting the small child into the tree & spring returning. Each plan enables the teacher to deliver the lesson simply by asking questions & setting creative tasks for the students - this encourages imaginative responses, high levels of engagement, opportunities for students to work together, share ideas, analyse and evaluate. The lessons are written in a clear formula & include hints & tips along the way as well as the key skill of each section being identified in the right hand column. This method of working is very inclusive of children with different physical abilities and levels of experience - it also includes an i-Tunes link for suitable music - the tracks suggested would also be available on other platforms such as Spotify or YouTube.