Artis Specialist Jangle shares with us her amusing warm up which uses movement to focus and stimulate primary children.
This exercise is aimed at KS1 & KS2 but can be easily adapted to suit any age.
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If you wanna be happy
Artis Specialist Bling shares her entertaining warm up which uses music and movement to energise, encourage teamwork and strengthen confidence. This exercise is suitable for both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
Key stage KS1, KS2
Topic Warm up, Movement, Confidence, Teamwork, Music
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The hello song: vocal and movement introduction
The hello song: an ideal introduction song perfect for EYFS and KS1. This fun warm up activity can be modified for any class, and is ideal for beginning a lesson. Children are required to repeat the words from this song as a good vocal introduction, using character, voice and movement. In this video Artis Specialist Helena Smith (Giggle) introduces the activity and explains this simple activity for you to try.
Key stage KS1, EYFS
Topic Drama, Warm up, Concentration, Teamwork, Music
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Fish game: concentration and focus
In The Fish game the teacher will use one hand to represent the sea and the other to represent the fish; every time the fish jumps out of the sea children have to clap together. This activity can be used to re-focus children to get ready for work, they'll have to watch closely and concentrate to be able to clap exactly at the same time.
Key stage KS1, KS2
Topic Communication, Warm up, Concentration
