Move like a fish

Topics Reception/Year 1
This unit is part of Carnival of the Animals Fish

Objectives

PE

  • Perform dances using simple movement patterns.

Lesson Planning

Create, practise and improve a pattern of movements to develop a dance inspired by the music of Saint-Saens.

Teaching Outcomes
To use observation skills to create large fish shapes.

Children will:

  • Try out different movements, operating at different levels, some low near the floor, some high in the air.
  • Work with a partner to develop and mirror movements.
  • Work with a small group, co-operating together to use props and to develop movements to tell the story.
  • Peer review; improve and consolidate movements.

Provided Resources

This session does not require any provided resources.

Provided Resources

This session does not need any provided resources.