This activity relates to KDI physical development and health and well being
This can be done with large group
Original plan:
The children were able to choose the scarf they wanted, then I put on some instrumental music. The children were able to choose how they wanted to use the scarf. The children were also able to use the entire room for their movements.
What actually happened: I danced around the room to the beat of the music. This gave the kids the freedom to decide where to dance and how to move their scarves. The children were really interested in moving around different ways with the scarves they also tried the other children's movements.
The younger children basically will dance in place but with your encouragement they will move further. Older children can be encouraged to move their scarves in shapes, letters, etc... The older children will get even more creative.
Scaffolding: Leave soft music on and let the children explore moving to the beat of the music
Original plan:
The children were able to choose the scarf they wanted, then I put on some instrumental music. The children were able to choose how they wanted to use the scarf. The children were also able to use the entire room for their movements.
What actually happened: I danced around the room to the beat of the music. This gave the kids the freedom to decide where to dance and how to move their scarves. The children were really interested in moving around different ways with the scarves they also tried the other children's movements.
The younger children basically will dance in place but with your encouragement they will move further. Older children can be encouraged to move their scarves in shapes, letters, etc... The older children will get even more creative.
Scaffolding: Leave soft music on and let the children explore moving to the beat of the music