Dance - Lesson 6

In Nursery Dance Lesson 6, the young students will engage in an exciting and interactive session focused on using hoops to create a variety of movements. The learning objective for this lesson is to use hoops effectively to perform different actions, while the success criteria entail the children's ability to use the hoop alongside key vocabulary to execute movements and their capability to imitate the movements demonstrated by the teacher. The key terms for the session include directional and positional words such as 'through', 'under', 'over', 'above', 'below', 'copy', and 'follow'. The required equipment for the lesson comprises hoops and background music to set the tone for the activities.

The lesson is structured with a warm-up where children will move freely around the hall, responding to colour cues associated with different hoops to elevate their heart rates. This is followed by the main activity, where the class will explore the key vocabulary through practical demonstrations. Each child will receive a hoop and will be given time to experiment with movements as the background music plays. The teacher will guide the children by showcasing various ways to interact with the hoop, such as spinning it or moving through it, which the children will then attempt to replicate. An extension activity allows confident children to pair up and creatively collaborate on their movements, considering elements like physical contact and mirroring. The session concludes with a cool-down game of musical statues, encouraging children to freeze in unique poses and dance calmly to slower music, ensuring a gentle end to the energetic lesson.