Snow and ice: contrast and mirroring
I can create a winter weather duet using contrast and mirroring.
Snow and ice: contrast and mirroring
I can create a winter weather duet using contrast and mirroring.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: using actions, space, dynamics and relationships together helps us to communicate an idea.
- Move: pupils can create and hold shapes with balance and control to communicate an idea.
- Think: imagination helps us to create actions that communicate snow and frost.
- Feel: trying lots of different ideas requires courage.
- Connect: taking turns when mirroring a partner requires fairness and cooperation.
Keywords
Mirroring - reflecting an action
Swirling - circular actions involving twisting, turning, spiralling
Spiky - having sharp points
Common misconception
The pupils will only use their arms to communicate swirling snow.
Whilst arms offer a range of possible responses to suggest snow, guiding pupils to less conventional ideas such as a hip or an ear, pupils will respond with a far wider range of actions, building flexibility, control and coordination.
To help you plan your year 2 physical education lesson on: Snow and ice: contrast and mirroring, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 2 physical education lesson on: Snow and ice: contrast and mirroring, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
Additional material: poem and suggested music
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
