Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to perform and refine movement skills in a variety of sequences and situations.
Materials and Prep
- Comfortable clothing for movement
- Open space for activities
- Water bottle for hydration
No prior knowledge needed, just bring your enthusiasm!
Activities
- Animal Movement: Pretend to move like different animals such as a bear crawling, frog jumping, or crab walking. This will help you explore different ways your body can move.
- Obstacle Course: Create an obstacle course using household items like chairs, pillows, and toys. Practice moving through the course in different ways like crawling under a table or hopping over a cushion.
- Dance Party: Put on your favorite music and dance freely. Focus on moving your body in different ways and expressing yourself through dance.
Talking Points
- Animal Movement: "Let's pretend to move like animals! Can you show me how a bear crawls on all fours?"
- Obstacle Course: "Time to navigate through our obstacle course! How can you move around this chair without touching it?"
- Dance Party: "It's dance party time! Show me your best dance moves and let's have fun moving to the music!"