With a total of 76 lesson plans (40 dances & 40 tracks of music on 3 CDs) in Reception & Key Stage 1, and 137 lesson plans (49 dances and 195 tracks of music on 6 CDs) in Key Stage 2 the Primary School teachers need never be without exciting material for their dances!
Everything you need is in this complete scheme of work for Primary School Dance. The lesson plans are written in great detail so they can be used immediately as they stand, or adapted to suit the expertise or teaching style of the teacher or the attitude and ability of the class and the music has been especially created to accompany the dances.
Dance makes an invaluable contribution to the personal development of children and positively encourages growth of self-confidence and self-esteem. Social development is enhanced when children work together. They learn to understand the strengths and weaknesses of others and encourage development of cooperation, adaptability and vital interpersonal skills. Learning to negotiate, making decisions and living with other people's decisions, are valuable lessons learnt through group work. Although observation skills are developed in games and gymnastics, another dimension of observation is experienced in dance - aesthetic line and meaning of movement. Encouraging accurate observational skills enables children to make informed judgements and opens the door for logical problem-solving.
These manuals follow the same comprehensive and user-friendly structure as the Val Sabin Games, Gymnastics and Athletics schemes of work. The teaching guide gives practical advice on planning, teaching styles and strategies, choosing and using stimuli for dance, accompanied movement material, composing, performing and appreciating dances. Dances are linked to National Curriculum & Q.C.A. guidance and assessment sheets are included.
At the rear of the manual there is a section of photocopiable resources linked to the dances.
For more information and examples of Dance go to the Val Sabin website by clicking this link
