JumpStart believe that dance classes should feel current and appeal to today’s primary school children. That’s why we created our Dance Class in a Box resources. The sessions are clear and easy to follow and most of all fun!
JumpStart believe that dance classes should feel current and appeal to today’s primary school children. That’s why we created our Dance Class in a Box resources. The sessions are clear and easy to follow and most of all fun!
This lesson plan explores the topic of Ancient Egypt and the infamous pyramids and includes...
- creative tasks for the children to choreograph a 'construction' dance
- suggestions on how to create pyramid shapes in small groups
- performance activity using the class material to structure a dance
- relevant warm up and cool down ideas
- music suggestions
Ready to use straightaway with your class. Fun, accessible and boy-friendly!
For more lesson plans, dance ideas, advice and guidance visit primaryschooldance.co.uk
Argh!!! Try out our Pirate lesson plan - aimed at year 2-3.
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Check out the video below for fresh ideas on leading a key stage 1 dance warm up – fun, accessible and full of beans!
Warm ups should last for 3-5 minutes, mobilise major joints and muscles and raise the heartbeat. They should also be appropriate to the main activity you are delivering, so include movements / concepts from your lesson plan into your warm up.
A dance class aimed at Key Stage 2 children,
This session focuses on a series of secret agent moves which can be turned into secret code.
Movement Objectives:
* Relationships: using formation in a quartet
Shape: ‘hiding’ shapes, number shapes
Action: travelling spy movements
Includes:
warm up relevant to the topic
main activities - creative tasks, improvisation, choreography and performance
cool down relevant to the topic
Listings of all music that can be downloaded or found online
Part of a series of lesson plans - more Secret Agent plans are available on our website https://primaryschooldance.co.uk/dance-resources/
Check out this video for some inspiration for your dance warm up for Key Stage 2 children. I have included lots of general ideas suitable for boys (as well as girls!). Please take any actions that you like and add them into your own warm up.
Warm ups should last for 3-5 minutes, mobilise major joints and muscles and raise the heartbeat. They should also be appropriate to the main activity you are delivering, so include movements / concepts from your lesson plan into your warm up.
A dance class aimed at Foundation Stage pupils.
Explore superhero skills by teaching the children a simple phrase of dance, then develop creativity by trying out actions for onomatopoeia words.
Movement Objectives:
Dynamics: strong, powerful, confident
Physical skill: balance, control, crossing the midline
Action: spinning, jogging, punching, kicking
Includes:
warm up relevant to the topic
main activities - creative tasks, improvisation and basic choreography and performance opportunities
cool down relevant to the topic
Listings of all music that can be downloaded or found online
Part of a series of lesson plans - more Superhero plans are available on our website https://primaryschooldance.co.uk/dance-resources/
Our Key Stage 2 plans are designed to challenge learners whilst feeling current and relevant to today’s children. Topics have been selected to appeal to boys (as well as girls) that link with the curriculum and allow opportunity to develop technique as well as choreography. To deliver our plans, you need no experience of dance.
This Bollywood plan includes a lesson plan and a video
Learn a Indian hand gestures
Develop vibrant choreography
We’re often asked how long each lesson plan should last for…and really it’s up to you and your class! There’s enough content included on each plan to last for one 45 minute session, but you might find that you all love it so much that each plan could extend over two or three sessions. That’s why we’ve added in lots of different activities into each pack.
JumpStart Dance resources always include…
• Fun, easy to follow activities
• Opportunities for the children to learn, create, perform and appreciate
• Ideas to develop dance content into performance
• Music suggestions for each activity (downloadable / playable via iTunes, Spotify, other music providers)
• Topic-linked warm ups and cool downs
For a wider range of topics, including more Cultural Dance plans, World War II and Extreme Earth, visit primaryschooldance.co.uk/key-stage-2
Our Key Stage 2 plans are designed to challenge learners whilst feeling current and relevant to today’s children. Topics have been selected to appeal to boys (as well as girls) that link with the curriculum and allow opportunity to develop technique as well as choreography. To deliver our plans, you need NO experience of dance.
This Charleston plan is inspired by Strictly Come Dancing includes a lesson plan and a video
learn a cheeky Charleston dance
creative ideas to make choreography
We’re often asked how long each lesson plan should last for…and really it’s up to you and your class! There’s enough content included on each plan to last for one 45 minute session, but you might find that you all love it so much that each plan could extend over two or three sessions. That’s why we’ve added in lots of different activities into each pack.
JumpStart Dance resources always include…
• Fun, easy to follow activities
• Opportunities for the children to learn, create, perform and appreciate
• Ideas to develop dance content into performance
• Music suggestions for each activity (downloadable / playable via iTunes, Spotify, other music providers)
• Topic-linked warm ups and cool downs
For a wider range of topics, including more Ballroom plans and videos, World War II and Cultural Dance, visit primaryschooldance.co.uk/key-stage-2
Our Key Stage 2 plans are designed to challenge learners whilst feeling current and relevant to today’s children. Topics have been selected to appeal to boys (as well as girls) that link with the curriculum and allow opportunity to develop technique as well as choreography. To deliver our plans, you need no experience of dance.
This Jive plan is inspired by Strictly Come Dancing and includes a lesson plan and a video
Learn a Jive dance
Create a Swing-a-Thon
We’re often asked how long each lesson plan should last for…and really it’s up to you and your class! There’s enough content included on each plan to last for one 45 minute session, but you might find that you all love it so much that each plan could extend over two or three sessions. That’s why we’ve added in lots of different activities into each pack.
JumpStart Dance resources always include…
• Fun, easy to follow activities
• Opportunities for the children to learn, create, perform and appreciate
• Ideas to develop dance content into performance
• Music suggestions for each activity (downloadable / playable via iTunes, Spotify, other music providers)
• Topic-linked warm ups and cool downs
For a wider range of topics, including more Ballroom plans, World War II and Extreme Earth, visit primaryschooldance.co.uk/key-stage-2
Our Key Stage 2 plans are designed to challenge learners whilst feeling current and relevant to today’s children. Topics have been selected to appeal to boys (as well as girls) that link with the curriculum and allow opportunity to develop technique as well as choreography. To deliver our plans, you need no experience of dance.
This Samba plan is inspired by Strictly Come Dancing and includes a lesson plan and a video
Learn a Brazilian Party dance
Develop carnival choreography
We’re often asked how long each lesson plan should last for…and really it’s up to you and your class! There’s enough content included on each plan to last for one 45 minute session, but you might find that you all love it so much that each plan could extend over two or three sessions. That’s why we’ve added in lots of different activities into each pack.
JumpStart Dance resources always include…
• Fun, easy to follow activities
• Opportunities for the children to learn, create, perform and appreciate
• Ideas to develop dance content into performance
• Music suggestions for each activity (downloadable / playable via iTunes, Spotify, other music providers)
• Topic-linked warm ups and cool downs
For a wider range of topics, including more Ballroom plans, World War II and Extreme Earth, visit primaryschooldance.co.uk/key-stage-2
Our Key Stage 2 plans are designed to challenge learners whilst feeling current and relevant to today’s children. Topics have been selected to appeal to boys (as well as girls) that link with the curriculum and allow opportunity to develop technique as well as choreography. To deliver our plans, you need no experience of dance.
This Capoeira plan includes a lesson plan and a video
Learn a some martial arts moves
Develop a combat duet
We’re often asked how long each lesson plan should last for…and really it’s up to you and your class! There’s enough content included on each plan to last for one 45 minute session, but you might find that you all love it so much that each plan could extend over two or three sessions. That’s why we’ve added in lots of different activities into each pack.
JumpStart Dance resources always include…
• Fun, easy to follow activities
• Opportunities for the children to learn, create, perform and appreciate
• Ideas to develop dance content into performance
• Music suggestions for each activity (downloadable / playable via iTunes, Spotify, other music providers)
• Topic-linked warm ups and cool downs
For a wider range of topics, including more Cultural Dance plans, World War II and Extreme Earth, visit primaryschooldance.co.uk/key-stage-2
Our Key Stage 2 plans are designed to challenge learners whilst feeling current and relevant to today’s children. Topics have been selected to appeal to boys (as well as girls) that link with the curriculum and allow opportunity to develop technique as well as choreography. To deliver our plans, you need no experience of dance.
This Aboriginal Dance plan includes a lesson plan and a video
Create a Haka
Develop choreography based on ideas from native Aboriginal culture
We’re often asked how long each lesson plan should last for…and really it’s up to you and your class! There’s enough content included on each plan to last for one 45 minute session, but you might find that you all love it so much that each plan could extend over two or three sessions. That’s why we’ve added in lots of different activities into each pack.
JumpStart Dance resources always include…
• Fun, easy to follow activities
• Opportunities for the children to learn, create, perform and appreciate
• Ideas to develop dance content into performance
• Music suggestions for each activity (downloadable / playable via iTunes, Spotify, other music providers)
• Topic-linked warm ups and cool downs
For a wider range of topics, including more Cultural Dance plans, World War II and Extreme Earth, visit primaryschooldance.co.uk/key-stage-2
Our Key Stage 2 plans are designed to challenge learners whilst feeling current and relevant to today’s children. Topics have been selected to appeal to boys (as well as girls) that link with the curriculum and allow opportunity to develop technique as well as choreography. To deliver our plans, you need no experience of dance.
This Paso Doble plan is inspired by Strictly Come Dancing and includes a lesson plan and a video
Learn a powerful strong dance
Develop choreography based on capes
We’re often asked how long each lesson plan should last for…and really it’s up to you and your class! There’s enough content included on each plan to last for one 45 minute session, but you might find that you all love it so much that each plan could extend over two or three sessions. That’s why we’ve added in lots of different activities into each pack.
JumpStart Dance resources always include…
• Fun, easy to follow activities
• Opportunities for the children to learn, create, perform and appreciate
• Ideas to develop dance content into performance
• Music suggestions for each activity (downloadable / playable via iTunes, Spotify, other music providers)
• Topic-linked warm ups and cool downs
For a wider range of topics, including more Ballroom plans, World War II and Extreme Earth, visit primaryschooldance.co.uk/key-stage-2
Our Key Stage 1 plans introduce simple choreography to the children through easy-to-follow creative tasks. Cross-curricular topics are explored through fun activities that develop their physical skills, imagination, confidence and social skills.
The Toy Box pack includes 3 lesson plans, each focusing on a different role:
Robots - try out some street dance locking moves
Cars - create a duet and go on a fun journey
Jack-in-a-Box - surprise your friends with this jumpy lesson!
We’re often asked how long each lesson plan should last for…and really it’s up to you and your class! There’s enough content included on each plan to last for one 45 minute session, but you might find that you all love it so much that each plan could extend over two or three sessions. That’s why we’ve added in lots of different activities into each pack.
JumpStart Dance resources always include…
• Fun, easy to follow activities
�� Opportunities for the children to learn, create, perform and appreciate
• Ideas to develop dance content into performance
• Music suggestions for each activity (downloadable / playable via iTunes, Spotify, other music providers)
• Topic-linked warm ups and cool downs
For a wider range of topics, including Art, Traditional Tales, Pirates and Animals, visit primaryschooldance.co.uk/key-stage-1
Our early years plans are designed to encourage a joy of movement and allow children to discover what can their bodies do. We cleverly integrate basic skills that develop their physical literacy into fun and imaginative dance activities. To deliver our plans, you need NO experience of dance.
The Mini-Beasts pack features some of the loveable bugs we find in the garden!
Caterpillars – scrunch and stretch, then float as butterflies
Spiders – scuttle and weave, then catch some dinner!
Worms – wriggle under, over and inside
We’re often asked how long each lesson plan should last for…and really it’s up to you and your class! There’s enough content included on each plan to last for one 45 minute session, but you might find that you all love it so much that each plan could extend over two or three sessions. That’s why we’ve added in lots of different activities into each pack.
JumpStart Dance resources always include…
• Fun, easy to follow activities
• Opportunities for the children to learn, create, perform and appreciate
• Ideas to develop dance content into performance
• Music suggestions for each activity (downloadable / playable via iTunes, Spotify, other music providers)
• Topic-linked warm ups and cool downs
For a wider range of topics, please visit primaryschooldance.co.uk/early-years
Our Key Stage 1 plans introduce simple choreography to the children through easy-to-follow creative tasks. Cross-curricular topics are explored through fun activities that develop their physical skills, imagination, confidence and social skills.
The People Who Help Us pack includes 3 lesson plans, each focusing on a different role:
Firefighters - become a firefighter and go on a rescue mission!
Farmers - learn a farmer-y folk-y circle dance
Dustbin Collectors - be rubbish, for real!
We’re often asked how long each lesson plan should last for…and really it’s up to you and your class! There’s enough content included on each plan to last for one 45 minute session, but you might find that you all love it so much that each plan could extend over two or three sessions. That’s why we’ve added in lots of different activities into each pack.
JumpStart Dance resources always include…
• Fun, easy to follow activities
• Opportunities for the children to learn, create, perform and appreciate
• Ideas to develop dance content into performance
• Music suggestions for each activity (downloadable / playable via iTunes, Spotify, other music providers)
• Topic-linked warm ups and cool downs
For a wider range of topics, including Art, Traditional Tales, Pirates and Animals, visit primaryschooldance.co.uk/key-stage-1
Our early years plans are designed to encourage a joy of movement and allow children to discover what can their bodies do. We cleverly integrate basic skills that develop their physical literacy into fun and imaginative dance activities. To deliver our plans, you need NO experience of dance.
The Celebrations pack includes 3 lesson plans, each focusing on a significant celebration
Bonfire Night – create some fun fireworks and bonfire actions
Chinese New Year – learn and ribbon dance and create some dragons
Easter – explore egg and chick movements
We’re often asked how long each lesson plan should last for…and really it’s up to you and your class! There’s enough content included on each plan to last for one 45 minute session, but you might find that you all love it so much that each plan could extend over two or three sessions. That’s why we’ve added in lots of different activities into each pack.
JumpStart Dance resources always include…
• Fun, easy to follow activities
• Opportunities for the children to learn, create, perform and appreciate
• Ideas to develop dance content into performance
• Music suggestions for each activity (downloadable / playable via iTunes, Spotify, other music providers)
• Topic-linked warm ups and cool downs
For a wider range of topics, including All About Me, Transport and Julia Donaldson, visit primaryschooldance.co.uk/early-years