A two-session unit exploring the well-known fairy story through simple movement activities.
1. The smart new shoes. audio
The first part of the well-known fairy story about a poor shoemaker and some very obliging elves.
2. The elves are discovered. audio
In the second session the shoemaker is determined to find out who is secretly helping him.
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The Elves and the Shoemaker
This is a two-session unit based on the famous fairy story of a poor, hard-working shoemaker and how two elves come to his assistance. The first session focuses on the old shoemaker - his quiet, solitary life and slow, sombre movements. Then, in the second session, the focus is on working in pairs as the elves to create a new pair of shoes for the shoemaker - showing how the elves work together to manipulate the shoemaker’s tools. At the end the shoemaker discovers what has been happening…and sets about rewarding the elves!
Resources
Guidance on using the dance sessions in this unit with your group (pdf)
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