music and movement
 

for my next observation I have got to do music and movement with the children, I also need to get in some multi cultural if I can does anyone have any good ideas? Thanks x

Ooh, music and movement/dance classes with pre-schoolers are my favourite!:thumbsup:

I tend to pick a theme and then think of some related movement ideas, practising them with the children before putting on some groovy music to combine the moves.

Use of props are popular and look effective - streamers, chiffon squares etc - I'm doing a 'cooking' dance this afternoon with wooden spoons!!:laughing:

Why not pick one of your favourite stories (Goldilocks, Billy Goats Gruff, Gruffalo, Bear Hunt) and I'll give you some dance ideas

Not sure about the multi cultural aspect as this may be a bit forced - you could do a dance about a 'round the world trip'? Avoid too much stereotyping though!:blush:

Ooh we love the gruffalo, I'm sure now you mention it that we have the gruffalo song here will have to hunt it out, but any ideas you have would be much appreciated x

Hi Bec,
Ideas for a Gruffalo 'dance'::ballet::ballet:

Mouse - 'scurrying' steps to side with hands by nose, sniffing out the nut
Gruffalo - large, heavy movements - possibly, 3 stamping steps with hands on hips and then 'Roar' with clawing hands
Fox - sneaking around the area with swishing tail - either shaking bottom or using streamers behind
Owl - large flapping wings, with arms and fingers outstretched, running around the area, making an appropriate noise!
Snake - own hands linked and perform 'snaky' move by lifting elbows up and down, wriggle hips and move whole body up and down

The mouse and Gruffalo moves could be used repeatedly - like a refrain/chorus - throughout the dance so that it is like a retelling of the story.

If you can't find the Gruffalo music, just use any fun song - maybe 'Monster' by Automatic ("Who's that coming over the hill? Is it a monster...")

Billy Goat Gruff
 

Do you have any dance ideas for Billy gooats gruff?
We are using this book as our topic at the moment so any ideas would be gratful.:With love: