What’s included in this resource

Engaging Dance Scheme of Work: Playful Animals (KS3 & 2). Created originally for Year 7.

Spark a love of dance in your students with the “Playful Animals” scheme of work! This unique, comprehensive program makes learning fun by incorporating animal-themed movements and activities. Inspired by the Lion King and Still Life at the Penguin Café, students will explore actions, dynamics, and creative expression, while developing their dance skills and building confidence. Designed for both KS2 and KS3 learners, this 6-8 week unit will empower your students to become expressive dancers and choreographers.

Full Details:

Unit Title: Introduction to Dance Skills – Playful Animals

Duration: 6 – 8 weeks

Ideal For: Year 7+, Age 10+, KS2 and KS3

What’s Inside This Dance Adventure:

• Lesson Plans: Seven detailed lesson plans guide you through a fun exploration of animal-inspired dance. Each lesson includes clear instructions, movement breakdowns, and engaging activities to keep your students excited and motivated.
• Learn from the Masters: Students will draw inspiration from the Lion King and Still Life at the Penguin Café, exploring actions, dynamics, and creative expression.
• Assessment Made Easy: Built-in assessments, quizzes, and progress trackers help you easily gauge your students’ learning and provide valuable feedback.
• Support for All Learners: We’ve included modifications and challenges to ensure that all students, including those with SEND, can fully participate and enjoy the unit.
• Worksheets and Homework: Reinforce learning with fun worksheets and homework activities that students can take home to practice their new dance skills.
• Watch and Learn: Instructional videos demonstrate movements, warm-ups, and cool-downs, while carefully curated music playlists set the perfect mood for each lesson.
• Support for Challenges: “Getting Unstuck” resources are there to help students overcome obstacles and build confidence.
• Ready for More? Challenge tasks are included to extend the learning for students who are ready for more.
• Staying Connected: Even if a student can’t participate fully, a special workbook helps them stay involved and learn from the sidelines.

Why Choose “Playful Animals?”

• Engaging and Fun: Animals capture students’ imaginations and make learning an adventure.
• Complete Package: Everything you need is right here – no more searching for resources!
• Tailored for Every Student: Accommodates all learning styles and abilities.
• Motivating and Inspiring: Videos, music, and fun activities keep students engaged.
• Easy to Use and Assess: Clear instructions and built-in assessment tools make your job easier.
• Artistic Inspiration: The Lion King and Still Life at the Penguin Café provide a rich source of inspiration for movement and choreography.

Bring the joy of dance into your classroom! Add the “Playful Animals” scheme of work to your cart today!

Download formats

Our files come in 2 different sets of formats.

You will receive a zip file for Microsoft Office files (MS Word and MS Powerpoint). Please note that the Google Form quizzes are incompatible with Microsoft related products.

You will also receive a link to a shared google drive folder which will allow you to copy files to your own google drive folder allowing you to assign these using the Google Classroom. Full instructions on these are included within the download links.