Author:
Utah Lesson Plans
Subject:
Arts and Humanities, English Language Arts, Physical Education
Material Type:
Activity/Lab, Game, Lesson, Lesson Plan
Level:
Preschool
Tags:
  • English
  • Fine Arts
  • Physical Education
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  • september22
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    Dance - Strictly No Elephants

    Dance - Strictly No Elephants

    Overview

    Children will move around in a designated area as they move like the animals in the story.

    Summary

    Children will move around in a designated area as they move like the animals in the story.  

    Materials

    • Music to represent the different animals
    • Story props or toy animals if you choose
    • Children’s Book: Strictly No Elephants by Lisa Mantchev

    Background for Teachers/Parents

    Read the story to your child(ren) and select a few animals from the story that would have large movements and differ from one another.

    Intended Learning Outcomes

    Children will use their body to act out and retell a story. 

    Time Frame & Group Size

    TIme Frame: Not Specified

    Group Size: Large Group

    Standards

    Main Standards: 
    FA 4 yr.2.2
     

    Additional Core Standards:
    PE 3  4 yr.1.1
    ELA 3 & 4 yr.1.8