In the second dance session Diane Louise Jordan is finding out about all sorts of pond creatures.
2. Frogs, toads, newts and grass snakes
In the second dance session of the unit Diane Louise Jordan is finding out about all sorts of pond creatures.
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Lesson summary:
Frogs: Partners take turns to copy one another’s froggy jumping pattern using different directions.
Toads: Small groups of 5 or 6 take slow, toady steps – through the wood, around the scary dog, and on to toad crossing and their favourite pond.
Newts: Swagger and strut through the spaces, stopping occasionally to show off a cool newt pose.
Grass-snakes: Hands and arms lead upper body this way and that, twisting and turning like the elegant grass snake. Stretch body out along floor and carefully roll to a new space.
Amphibians and grass-snakes: Class divided into two groups to perform chosen movements, actions and gestures of amphibians or grass-snakes.
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