Firework and light dance

Topics Reception
This unit is part of Celebrations Festivals of Light

Objectives

Early learning goals

  • safely use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with colour, design, texture, form and function.
  • Represent ideas, thoughts and feelings through design and technology, art, music, dance, role play and stories.
  • Listen attentively in a range of situations.
  • Listen to stories, accurately anticipating key events, and respond to what is heard with relevant comments, questions or actions.
  • Know about similarities and differences between others, and among families, communities and traditions.
  • Show good control and co-ordination in large and small movements.

Lesson Planning

Finish the block with a bang by creating an explosive firework dance. Listen to a firework poem and become Rockets and Catherine wheels twirling and whirling in the sky.

Children will:

  • Represent their own ideas in a creative firework& light dance.
  • Consolidate learning about the celebrations Diwali, Eid and Hanukkah.
  • Develop tolerance and respect for people that have different religions.

Provided Resources

  • Firework poem
  • Hanukkah, Diwali and Eid song words

You Will Need

  • Musical instruments
  • Art from sessions 1 and 2