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Weather Feelings Dance
15 minutes
Movement
Express different weather conditions through simple movements and discuss how weather makes us feel.
Learning Objectives
Express weather through creative movement and dance
Connect weather conditions to emotional responses
Practice following movement directions and patterns
Develop body awareness and coordination
Activity Instructions
1
Show weather picture cards and discuss how each makes students feel
2
Demonstrate simple movements for different weather types
3
Play weather music and guide students through weather dances
4
Use scarves to represent wind, rain, and snow movements
5
Create group weather dances where students work together
6
Encourage students to express their weather feelings through movement
7
Practice moving like different weather conditions
8
End with a calming weather movement to transition to next activity
Assessment Criteria
Students participate in weather movement activities
Students can demonstrate different weather movements
Students express weather feelings through dance
Students work cooperatively in group weather dances
Materials Needed
Weather music playlist or nature sounds
Soft scarves or ribbons
Open space for movement
Weather picture cards
Simple percussion instruments
Weather sound recordings
Preparation Steps
Create playlist with different weather sounds and music
Set up open space free of obstacles
Prepare weather picture cards for movement prompts
Test audio equipment and have backup options
Teaching Tips
Keep movements simple and accessible for all students
Use clear verbal cues along with movement demonstrations
Allow students to interpret weather movements creatively
Include calming movements for students who need breaks
Extension Activities
Create weather movement stories with beginning, middle, and end
Add weather sound effects with percussion instruments
Create weather dance performances for families
Connect weather movements to seasonal celebrations
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