In the first session the children move as the Three Kings on their journey to Bethlehem.
1. In search of baby Jesus
In the first dance session we focus on star and king-walking actions where rhythm and working together is particularly important.
Resources
Download the audio of this dance session as an mp3 file.
Guidance on using the dance sessions in this unit with your group (pdf)
Lesson summary:
Warm up: Skipping and freezing in snowflake and snowball shapes.
Getting dressed: Become Kings putting on a robe, crown and sceptre.
Kings walking: Walk to the beat as regal Kings.
Star twinkling: Crouch low, stretching up and out, fluttering fingers.
Star jumping: Jump whilst bending and straightening arms and opening and closing hands.
Kings journey: Kings walking including pointing to the star.
Star jumping and spinning: Turn on the spot whilst jumping.
Group twinkling and King walking: Groups take turns in twinkling like a star / walking like a king.
Final procession: One âstarâ leads three âkingsâ in a procession.
Cool down: Time to lie back and look at all the stars in the sky!
Related units of KS1 Dance: Let's Move
Snow world. collection
Three dance sessions exploring winter and a snowy landscape.
The Nutcracker. collection
Join Cat Sandion to explore the much-loved story of 'The Nutcracker' through movement and dance.
Winter wonderland. collection
A cold and frosty unit of four dance sessions exploring winter presented by Paul Panting.
