Dance - Farm - Lesson 6

In the sixth lesson of a Reception class dance series with a farm theme, students are expected to perform a dance embodying various farm animals to an audience. The learning objectives are set to ensure that the pupils can perform in unison as a group, remember and execute the sequence of movements accurately, and maintain timing throughout their performance. Key terms such as 'unison', 'performance', 'order', and 'sequence' are introduced to enrich the children's vocabulary. To support the lesson, recommended music tracks, images of farm animals, and mats are listed as necessary equipment and resources.

The lesson begins with a ten-minute warm-up led by the class teacher, who helps the children find their rhythm by counting to eight and performing movements to this count. This is followed by a series of warm-up exercises targeting different parts of the body to prepare for the dance. In the main thirty-minute session, the children are to perform the farm animal dance sequence they have previously learned, ideally in front of an invited audience. The sequence includes portraying animals in the order of Horse, Sheepdog, Chicken, and Duckling. After their performance, a discussion takes place to reflect on what went well and what the children enjoyed. To cool down, a ten-minute game of 'Simon Says' is played, which also encourages the children to listen carefully and follow instructions. This structured approach aims to foster not only the children's physical abilities but also their memory and teamwork skills.