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What to create	Lesson plan
Which subject	Music
What topic	Dance
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 1
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Year 1 Music Lesson Plan: Dance

Lesson Duration

30 minutes

Learning Objectives

• Identify different types of dance.
• Understand the basic movements associated with dance.
• Participate in a simple dance activity.

Materials Needed

• Music player/speaker
• Selection of dance music (e.g., songs with a good beat)
• Space for dancing
• Visual aids (pictures of dancers)

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Greeting the Students: Welcome students to the lesson and get everyone excited about dancing.
2. Discussion: Ask students if they know what dance is. Discuss different types of dance (ballet, hip-hop, folk, etc.) and encourage students to share their experiences with dance.

The image of a diverse group of children dancing joyfully in a classroom setting would be great here.

Main Activity (20 minutes)

Section 1: Types of Dance (10 minutes)

1. Show Visuals: Display pictures of different types of dance (e.g., ballet, hip-hop, salsa).
   The image of a ballerina in a beautiful tutu performing a ballet pose would be helpful here.
   The image of a hip-hop dancer doing a cool move on the street would engage students too.

2. Interactive Discussion: Ask students which dance styles they liked the most and why.

Section 2: Learning Basic Dance Movements (10 minutes)

1. Warm-Up: Lead students in a simple warm-up to prepare for dancing. Stretch and move their bodies.

2. Dance Routine: Teach a simple dance routine using claps and basic steps:

   • Step right
   • Step left
   • Clap hands twice
   • Spin around

3. Practice: Play a fun song and have students practice the dance routine together, encouraging them to add their own flair.

The image of children following a teacher in a dance routine would illustrate this well.

Closing (5 minutes)

1. Wrap-Up Discussion: Gather students to sit and talk about what they learned. Ask them how they felt while dancing.
2. Encouragement to Dance at Home: Encourage students to share what they learned with their families and dance with them at home.

Homework

Students are to create a “Dance Log” in which they will:

1. Draw a Picture: Draw a picture of themselves dancing.
2. Write a Sentence: Write a sentence about their favorite type of dance.

Homework Example Answers

1. Drawing: A child smiling and jumping in a dance pose.
2. Sentence: "My favorite type of dance is hip-hop because it is fun!"

The image of a child happily drawing a picture of themselves dancing at a kitchen table would be a nice addition here.

Conclusion

This 30-minute lesson plan engages Year 1 students in understanding dance through music, movement, and fun activities, while helping them express their creativity at home through their homework assignment.