Moving & Grooving
Episode 53 Planet Self
Learning concept of the episode: exercise does not have to be ‘work’. Dancing can be a fun way to exercise and explore how your body can move.
Story Summary
Exercise doesn’t always have to be ‘work’. Dancing can be a fun way to exercise and explore how your body can move. A regimented exercise class bores the Flockers until Bing and Bong join in with their record player. Now the group exercises to the beat, trying different exercises and altering their routines to fit the music. From tango to disco, they learn that exercising can be fun after all.
Focus Early Learning Goal
Physical Development 1: Move with confidence, imagination and in safety.
Linked ELGs
P2, P4, P6, C3, C5
Preparation
- Watch the Tiny Planets episode – Moving & Grooving
- Read the Tiny Planets book – Moving & Grooving
- Talk about what Bing and Bong did in the story
Talk about….
- What steps did the Flockers do – can we do those?
- How did Bing and Bong dance and how can we move?
- Did you like the music and why?
Key Activity
Let’s dance like Bong and the Flockers (see overleaf)
Follow-on Activities
- Revisit video and book
- Repeat music and movement activity using different types of music e.g. Classical – slow and relaxing or loud and dramatic
- Circletime: clap rhythm of children’s names, Bing, Bong, and the Flockers
- Painting: Free painting of the Flockers dancing
Let’s dance like Bong and the Flockers
Aim
To have fun exercising and exploring how our bodies move. To compare movement when following instructions to free dance
Resources
- Space!
- Recorded pop/disco music
Guidelines
- Suitable for large groups
- Give children movement instructions e.g. hop, jump, touch toes, reach up high etc.
- Vary the complexity of the instructions and move sequences to challenge children appropriately
- Then play music and encourage children to develop own moves and steps
Key Vocabulary
Spin, flip, twirl, bounce, turn, back, forward, up, down, around
Health & Safety
Make sure you have enough space for children to move freely without tripping or bumping into furniture or toys.
Has your CD/tape recorder been checked and certified as safe by an approved electrician (if machine is over 1 year old)?
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