Move: Being animals

Recreating movements from a story.

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Learning objective

  • To move like an animal.

EYFS outcomes

Physical Development

ELG: Gross Motor Skills

Children at the expected level of development will:

  • Negotiate space and obstacles safely, with consideration for themselves and others.

Literacy

ELG: Comprehension

Children at the expected level of development will:

  • Demonstrate understanding of what has been read to them by retelling stories and narratives using their own words and recently introduced vocabulary.

See Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage.

Non-statutory guidance

Characteristics of effective learning:

  • Playing and exploring.

Physical development

Children in reception will be learning to:

  • Combine different movements with ease and fluency.
  • Develop overall body strength, balance, coordination and agility.

Communication and language

Children in reception will be learning to:

  • Engage in storytimes.

See Development matters (non-statutory curriculum guidance).

Before the lesson

Print

Teacher notes

Activity

During the week

Prompts for learning

Observations

Next steps

  • To move dynamically.
  • Note any specific next steps for individuals. 
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