Topic: My Body

Objective:

• Bodies can move.

• I can move my body.

• I can respond to others moving.

• I can identify body parts.

Vocabulary: freeze, general space, locomotor movement, non-locomotor movement, personal space
Extensions: 

• Practice identifying body parts with songs like "Hokey Pokey" and "Head Shoulders Knees and Toes"

• Practice moving and freezing in personal space with Freeze Dance!

Currently, media arts lessons are only offered in grades 3-5.

Topic: Voice Use
Objective: I can use my voice. I can hear the difference between speaking and singing.
Vocabulary: sing, speak, chant, song
Extensions: 

• Practice differentiating between speaking and singing (hearing which is which and/or practicing speaking and singing yourself). 

• Do rhythmic chants and fingerplays with the class. We did "One, Two, Buckle My Shoe" in this lesson.

• Sing simple, repetitive songs with the class. We did "If You're Happy and You Know It" in this lesson.

• Review the book “All Are Welcome” by Alexandra Penfold, which we used in this lesson.

Topic: The Actors Tools
Objective: I can use my  actor's tools.
Vocabulary: actor, gesture, actor neutral, imagination, mimic
Extensions:

• Have students use their imaginations to become animals.  Focus on using their bodies and voices in new ways.

• Describe different settings and encourage students to use their bodies and voices to connect with the setting.

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