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Free dance lessons
Unit Plan - Health and Physical Education - Everybody Can Dance
Unit plan - 15 x 30 minute lessons - completed over 5 week period. Focuses on dance theory, incorporating Indigenous dances as well as dances from around the world. Students will understand the cultural influences of different dances around the world. Links to critical thinking - learning styles, higher order thinking and teaching strategies. Students will also learn and create own dancing sequence. Compiled by Mrs Turner - The iTeach Hub.
Everybody Can Dance Unit Plan by Mrs Turner - The iTea
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4th - 6th
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Foil Figure Sculpture art lesson
This handout gives instructions for creating 3-D figural sculptures from aluminum foil - makes a great addition to my Observation Drawing package! It's like gesture drawing in three dimensions! Lots of fun, capturing motion and forming the pose - also quick and easy!
Read more about this activity on my blog: http://dolvinartknight.blogspot.com/2014/01/foil-figure-sculpture.html
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3rd - 8th
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Dance Icon Study (Dance Research Project & Inquiry Task)
Engage your pickiest students with a Dance project everyone will love!In this high-interest task, students will research and then teach their peers about a relevant Dance icon. In learning about talented individuals like Karen Cain, Bruno Mars and Tik Tok star Charli D'Amelio, students will gain a stronger appreciation for the wonderful world of Dance and what it means to be a true Dance Icon!For a Full Year of Dance Instruction (including all lessons, tasks, and assessments) visit: https://www.
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4th - 8th
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Dance Skills for the Classroom: Kinesphere and Mirroring
For teachers to be able to lead meaningful dance-integrated activities in their classrooms, students must be able to call on basic skills. These activities are designed to help teachers create a safe, enjoyable environment for learning through creative movement.
The kinesphere, or personal space, exercise is simple and easy to facilitate. Students often request to play the "kinesphere game" long after they have learned to control their personal space.
There are also step-by-step instructions f
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1st - 8th
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Lin-Manuel Miranda & Encanto: Elementary Music Sub lesson
Included is an interactive Google Slides presentation: easy for a sub to follow, or for you to use when you need a break from your every day music lessons! Included are boomwhacker play-alongs, turn & talk activities and rhythm stick play-alongs with YouTube links. Feel free to make a copy and change to suit your own classroom needs!
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3rd - 6th
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FREE Butterfly Dance & Creative Movement Curriculum w/ Insect Coloring Sheet
Curriculum Includes: Ideal time to do project; What you need/how to prep; Song Suggestion; Goals and Objectives; Activity Description; Social Emotional; How to modify activity to be developmentally appropriate; How to take the project furtherIf you enjoyed this product or would like to see more like it, please check our Teachers Pay Teachers Store “JAMaROO Kids” for more early children’s education curriculum, printable materials and props, and coloring sheets. Or check our JAMaROO Kids YouTube C
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PreK - K
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The Black Rabbit Elementary Music Lesson Plan for the SUB TUB
This is a simple “book companion” lesson plan for the elementary music classroom. The Black Rabbit by Philippa Leathers includes musical concepts such as movement, an opportunity for student leaders, and the study of a variety of music. This book would also be appropriate for a preschool or elementary read aloud, or you could use this activity when learning about shadows or save it for Groundhog's Day! All you need is the book, and you can find it online, or at your local library or bookstore.
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PreK - 5th
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THREE for FREE: Movement, Instrument, and Scarf Action Songs | PreK-2nd
Teachers are SUPERHEROES! Who in world would choose to spend their days voluntarily giving noise makers to a classroom full of rowdy children?! Why music teachers, that's who! And for that...you deserve something to make your life a little easier. Tots with Tempo would like to give you three complete song packages...for free.This bundle of freebies contains 3 engaging preschool or elementary action songs for movement, scarves, and sand blocks:1. I'm a Lumberjack - A Sand Block Action Song for T
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PreK - 2nd
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States of Matter Lesson Plan - Freebie!
This 5E science lesson explores the observable properties of matter (solid, liquid, and gas). The 5E’s include Engage, Explain, Explore, Extend, and Evaluate. Second grade standards are provided, but the lesson can be used for grades 1-5, with some modifications. This lesson plan prioritizes inquiry, hands-on exploration, discussion, arts integration, and personal reflection. Internet resources and links are provided in each part of the lesson plan. Students will make Oobleck, participate in a
Grades 6-12 Dance: Create - Guided Choreography
This lesson was created for a beginner class that has no previous dance vocabulary knowledge. It works great for building confidence on the first week of school or as a substitute plan. You can modify it for advanced learners by including dance vocabulary. This plan can last 1-2 days or expand into an entire unit if you chose to incorporate vocabulary. It follows the National Core Arts Standards in Dance.Standard: 2.3.1 Create original artistic artwork by responding to suggestions for changing m
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5th - 12th
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Dancing Through the American Symbols!
This is an integrated dance and social studies lesson to be used at the end of an American symbols unit. It is designed for students Kindergarten - 2nd grade. This activity focuses on exploring the different levels in dance (high, medium, and low), the aspect of shape, and locomotor/traveling skills. After a guided exploration and modeling, students will work with partners to develop their own American Symbol dance using the Student Dance Building Cards provided. Finally, a 3-2-1 assessment
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K - 2nd
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K FREEBIE! It's for the Birds: Week 1: Little Red Hen (Music, Drama, Dance)
⭐ Welcome to Kinder ArtsAround! ⭐ This Kinder ArtsAround Free Lesson Bundle (.zip file) Includes:It's for the Birds: Week 1: Little Red Hen (7 pgs)Kinder ArtsAround Welcome Package (9 pgs) Classroom Poster (1 pg)Curriculum Expectations (4 of 8): explore sounds, rhythms, and language structures express their responses to drama and dancesustain interactions in different contexts use language to communicate their thinking, to reflect, and to solve problems This particular free lesson is from our “I
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PreK - K
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The Jump Dance - Line Dance Steps | Warmup for PE class or activity break |
Here's a fun line dance that works great as a PE class warmup or as a fun activity break for your classroom. Click the link in the PDF to watch a Video and see how I teach the dance to my students. Have Fun and Teach On! Ben Blogger, resource creator and community builder at ThePEspecialist.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Don’t miss out on discounts, sales and freebies! If you click on the star by my store logo you will become a follow
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K - 8th
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Dance Unit 1: Introduction
Unit One Focus: Class NormsCommunication Skills How to check assignments onlineHow to look for missed work when absent Mindfulness on our bodies/Self-awareness Dance Unit What is dance? Learn Warm-up Dance Elements Dance TechniqueBasic dance steps
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5th - 12th
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Water Cycle Dance
This is a one page lesson plan on how to teach the water cycle while also teaching a few simple dance/creative movement standards as well. It's a fun and unique way for students to learn the water cycle. A rubric is also included.
Music All Around Us!
Students will explore different music genres and how music can make us feel and represent our emotions. This lesson was designed with Kindergarten Ontario Curriculum in mind, but could be used up to grade 3.
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PreK - 3rd
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Grade 7-8 Dance Lesson Plan: Basic Hip-Hop Dance Moves
This Grade 7-8 dance lesson introduces students to basic hip-hop dance moves and a choreographed routine. The lesson begins with a warm-up, then covers foundational hip-hop moves like the two-step, body wave, chest pop, and moonwalk. Students will practice these moves and work on a simple choreographed routine set to hip-hop music. The lesson concludes with a cool-down and stretch. Ideal for a supply teacher, this 45-60 minute lesson provides clear instructions and encourages creativity and team
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7th - 8th
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Also included in: Grade 8 MEGA BUNDLE - Over 300 Unique Resources! - Incredible Value
"Hana Kupono" Pu'ili Sticks Routine - Hawaiian Rhythm Sticks
Looking for a great dance or movement that will get even your most reluctant students moving? This routine using traditional Hawaiian Pu'ili sticks to the song "Hana Kupono" is just the thing!
Don't have a class set of Pu'ili sticks to use? Regular rhythm sticks or lummi sticks will work just fine!
A while ago, a colleague showed me a similar routine by rote, and I've adapted my own version and notated it in an easy-to-understand resource to share with all of you. If you like this freebie, p
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3rd - 12th
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Grade 7-8 Dance Lesson Plan: Exploring Contemporary Dance
This Grade 7-8 dance lesson introduces students to contemporary dance, focusing on expression, movement quality, and storytelling. The lesson includes a warm-up, instruction on basic contemporary dance techniques, and a short choreographed piece that students learn and perform as a class. It concludes with a cool-down and stretch. Ideal for a supply teacher, this 45-60 minute lesson offers clear guidance, encouraging creativity and expression in a supportive dance environment. Students will expl
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7th - 8th
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Also included in: Grade 8 MEGA BUNDLE - Over 300 Unique Resources! - Incredible Value
FREE Sample Flexibility and Stretching Journal Page Junior and High School Dance
This FREE no-prep journal page is great for helping dancers create good stretching habits that lead to increased flexibility. This ready-to-print activity easily turns into a book junior high and high school students can keep with them on the go. Whether dancers' goals are to get their splits or increase their backbends, this is the customizable resource that keeps them focused and on track for success.Great for any dance class--ballet, jazz, contemporary, acro, and studio classes! If you want
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8th - 11th
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Peter and the Wolf: Instructional Lesson Slides
Hello! I created a Peter and the Wolf lesson plan that includes Feierabend teaching techniques. These lessons include pitch explorations, echo songs, simple songs, and many activities that all theme around Peter and the Wolf. I changed the lyrics to familiar songs which help K-1 identify the instruments. These lessons can span across a month.I went from students struggling to identifying instruments to ALL 7 sections of my K-1 successfully identifying instruments, characters, AND themes to Peter
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PreK - 1st
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Breathe, Dance, Drum: A Guide to Reducing Stress (Free SCORM 1.2 package)
This course introduces mental health strategies that increase overall well-being and self-efficacy. It is a step-by-step approach to building a life you love, or at the very least, a life that doesn't overwhelm and terrify you. Think of it as a stress reduction toolkit. Lessons can be completed in any order you choose, and the exercises found in the course, such as square breathing and meditation, can be used as a resource any time you need them.Reducing and managing stress has the potential to
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Music & Movement Lesson Plan K-1 "The Elephants" / The Carnival of The Animals"
Are you looking for an engaging and fun lesson for K-1 grades to explore Form and Tempo to the music of "The Elephants" from "The Carnival of The Animals"?With this lesson your students will have a memorable time learning through movement about:1- Adagio tempo.2- ABA form.What is Included:1- Lesson Plan for K- 12- Printable listening map3- Video for how to use the listening map FOR THE FULL VIDEO CLICK HERE!Format included:Google Doc / Lesson Plan (Editable)PDF & Video/ Listening Map...I rea
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K - 1st
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Social Dance Handout and Worksheet
This worksheet is designed to teach late elementary to high school students proper terminology associated with social dance. Dances described include waltz, cha-cha, swing, foxtrot and two step. This worksheet also discusses proper etiquette associated with dance Four dance positions are described and pictures are included of each posture. These positions include closed, open-facing, fan and promenade. A worksheet is included that promotes comprehension of the reading. Answer key is included. Gr
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5th - 11th
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