In the second dance session of the unit the focus is on Autumn weather.
2. Autumn weather
In this session the children explore the autumn rain and puddle-jumping. Then, when the wind picks up, they blow about like leaves and other objects. Finally they fly a kite before putting all the sequences together.
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: stretching, reaching towards toes, running on spot, putting on boots.
Puddle-jumping: splash in puddles and swing your umbrellas!
Autumn leaves: be leaves floating and blowing to the ground.
Autumn wind: with one as the ‘wind’ scooping and touching the others who react.
Flying a kite: in pairs working together create patterns on the floor and in the sky.
Autumn scene: the best of our weather moves put together.
Cool down: like a kite slowly flop to the floor!
More from this series
1. Autumn harvest. audio
The Autumn unit begins with the theme of harvest.
3. Autumn fireworks audio
The children make dances inspired by the movement of fireworks.
4. Autumn animals. audio
Exploring movement inspired by animals as they prepare for winter.
