In the second dance session the children offer their gifts to the baby Jesus then celebrate with skipping and star-jumps.
2. Gifts for a King
The Kings are almost at the end of their journey following the star. They’re joined by grumpy camels, struggle onwards against the wind, and the star shines more brightly! The three Kings present their gifts at the end and then celebrate with skipping and star jumping.
Resources
Download the audio of this dance session as an mp3 file.
Guidance on using the dance sessions in this unit with your group (pdf)
Lesson summary:
Warm up: Skipping then jumping around the space with Christmas tree and bauble ‘freezes’.
Star stretching: Stand up slowly, then stretch out arms and flutter fingers.
Star jumping: Jump up and down, back and forwards whilst bending and straightening arms.
Camel walking: Walk as a grumpy camel.
King and camel walking: In pairs one camel and king walk together. Windy struggle: Walk with lots of effort into the wind.
Group star sparkle: In groups back to back, rise up, stretch and sparkle. Kings presenting presents: In groups take turns to step, give gift, bow and straighten.
Celebrations: Alternate skipping and star jumping.
Cool down: Time to lie back and stretch!
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