← Dance and Creative Movement
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Reception / EYFS PE · Lesson 2 of 6
Exploring rhythm
Learning objective: To clap, step and move in time with a steady beat.
Success criteria
- I can clap the beat
- I can step to the beat
- I can change when the beat changes
EYFS Physical Development links
- Expressive Arts and Design: perform songs, rhymes and move in time with music
- Physical Development: progress towards a more fluent style of moving, with developing control and grace
- Gross Motor Skills ELG: move energetically, such as running, jumping, dancing, hopping, skipping and climbing
Equipment checklist
Warm-up: Heartbeat
5 mins- Pat your chest to a slow heartbeat, then march on the spot to the drum.
- Speed up and slow down with the drum.
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