5 primary dance lessons that cover a range of sporting activities focusing on ~ Athletics (running, jumping, throwing) In the Pool (diving & swimming) Tennis (serving and rallying) Fencing (en garde position, advancing/retreating, lunging) Winter Sports (skiing & skating) 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. The focus of these lessons are to abstract the movement content from the sport rather than recreate it. A suggestion for suitable music is included which should be available on platforms such as iTunes, Spotify & YouTube

A simple lesson plan based on the Traditional Tale of the ‘Little Red Hen’ focusing on the Hen’s activities - collecting and growing the seed, weeding and harvesting the crop, processing and baking the bread. It’s written as one lesson but it is easily adapted into 2 or even 3 sessions, depending on the age/level of experience of the children. The ideas are ‘task based’ meaning that the teacher does not need to demonstrate but simply ask questions for the children to respond to in their own way. The dance knowledge/terminology is in bold, thereby supporting the less experienced teacher to identify the skills related to each section. There is a link to a suggested piece of music that can be found on most platforms.

Dance lessons aimed at ks1, that cover the themes from ‘Nibbles the Book Monster’ by Emma Yarlett ~ Nibbling & Footprints Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Little Red Riding Hood Jack & the Beanstalk Then there are more lesson plans - each based on the traditional version of each of the 3 stories embedded within the book. These are written in a slightly different format but still include the same level of detail and music suggestions. This offers you the opportunity to delve a little deeper into the movement content of one or more of the stories if you wish. 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, along with a link for iTunes - the music should also be available on other platforms such as Spotify & YouTube

4 dance lessons aimed at ks2, based on the book ‘Ariki and the Island of Wonders’ by Nicola Davies focusing on ~ Leaving Turtle Island A Storm at Sea The Wonders of the Island Danger on the Island 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, along with a link for iTunes - the music should also be available on other platforms such as Spotify & YouTube

This pack includes 4 dance lessons for KS1 or lower KS2 based on the book ‘The Dragon Machine’ by Helen Ward. Each lesson focuses on a section of the text and comes in an easy to follow step-by-step format, with hints & tips along the way & a clear indication of the skills they will be focusing on in every section of the lesson. At the end of the plan there is a suggestion of a piece of music that will complement the lesson (with the link to Youtube) to make it easy to access. An additional lesson could easily be added consolidating the themes and ideas from the previous lessons.

This pack includes 4 dance lessons for KS1 or lower KS2 based on the poem ‘Learning to Fly’ by Kenn Nesbitt. Each lesson focuses on one verse and comes in an easy to follow step-by-step format, with hints & tips along the way & a clear indication of the skills they will be focusing on in every section of the lesson. At the end of the plan there is a suggestion of a piece of music that will complement the lesson (with the link to Youtube) to make it easy to access. An additional lesson could easily be added consolidating the themes and ideas from the previous lessons.

5 dance lessons aimed at ks2, that cover themes and ideas covering ~ The formation of mountains The River Nile Meandering Rivers The River Thames Mount Everest 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, along with a link for iTunes - the music should also be available on other platforms such as Spotify & YouTube

4 dance lessons aimed at ks2, that cover themes and ideas covering ~ Moulding, Welding, Extrusion Sellotape, Paint & Glitter as well as 2 lessons based on the book ‘One Plastic Bag’ by Miranda Paul. 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, along with a link for iTunes - the music should also be available on other platforms such as Spotify & YouTube

6 dance lessons aimed at ks2, that cover themes and ideas covering different Biomes focusing on ~ The Tundra Mountains Deserts Forests Savanna Tropical Rainforests 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, along with a link for iTunes - the music should also be available on other platforms such as Spotify & YouTube

4 dance lessons aimed at ks2, that cover themes and ideas from Chris Van Allsburg’s book ‘Queen of the Falls’, focusing on ~ Niagara Falls The Barrel Launching the Barrel Over the Falls 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, along with a link for iTunes - the music should also be available on other platforms such as Spotify & YouTube

4 dance lessons aimed at upper ks1 or lower ks2, that cover themes and ideas from Micheal Foreman’s book ‘Seal Surfer’, focusing on ~ Hunting for mussels on the coast Diving seals Reflections Stormy seas 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, along with a link for iTunes - the music should also be available on other platforms such as Spotify & YouTube

In response to the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations I have devised a collection of lesson plans suitable for KS1 & 2 covering ideas such as ~ The Coronation Ceremony The Royal Coach The Commonwealth Mount Everest The Lambeth Walk The Tower of London The Crown Jewels Castles Many of the lessons include sufficient content for 2 or 3 lessons, so they can easily be divided into sections & each has a suggested piece of music.

4 creative dance lesson plans for upper ks1/lower ks2 covering the events around The Great Fire of London These focus on key events The Initial Spark & the fire starting The Fire Spreading Attempts to put out the Fire The Impact on London 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 creative dance lesson plans for ks2 covering the story of ‘Macbeth’ by Shakespeare. These focus on key events in the story through the perspective of The Witches Lady Macbeth Lord Macbeth (and Banquo) Macduff. 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 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.

5 creative dance lesson plans covering the topic of ‘Kings & Queens’. These focus on Castles Dragons William the Conqueror (and the Bayeux Tapestry) The Tower of London The Crown Jewels 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.

5 creative dance lesson plans covering themes & ideas associated with Christmas and Winter These focus on Recipes for Christmas Pudding Christmas Crackers Snow & Frost Stars Candles. 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 creative dance lesson plans covering the history and geography of ‘South Africa’. These focus on The life of Nelson Mandela Apartheid Diamonds (covering the Anglo-Boer War) The African continent (& it’s geographic features). 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.

3 creative dance lesson plans covering the topic of ‘Australia’. These focus on The Great Barrier Reef Land Animals Boomerangs …which can be delivered in any order. 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 covering themes & ideas covering ‘Natural Disasters’. These cover Plate techtonics/earthquakes Volcanoes Tsunami Cyclones & floods All of which link closely to their understanding of the environment & they can be delivered in any order. 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.