This Tell a Fairy Tale with Dance lesson plan also includes:
- Telling Stories Through Dance
- Folk and Fairy Tale Readers: The Elves and the Shoemaker
- Folk and Fairy Tale Readers: The Gingerbread Man
- Folk and Fairy Tale Readers: The Princess and the Pea
- Folk and Fairy Tale Readers: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
- The Three Little Pigs Illustration Sequencing Pages
- Listening Comprehension: Retell Main Events of a Story
- Identifying Story Elements
- Listening Comprehension Resources
- Fairy Tales Resources
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A read-aloud of a familiar fairy tale introduces the concept of story elements—main characters, setting, and plot. Multiple retellings of the story set to music get scholars moving as they dance. Movements portray story elements and tell the fairy tale physically and imaginatively.
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Instructional Ideas
- Create and display anchor charts for pupils to reference during the lesson
- Coordinate a time to conduct the dancing portion of the lesson during PE
- Design masks or other quick costumes for learners to wear while they dance
Classroom Considerations
- Choose fairy tales and corresponding music pieces before starting the lesson
- Consider those with limited mobility, create a space they can perform in a way that best meets their needs
Pros
- The lesson encourages movement in the classroom
- A list of additional fairy tales is provided
Cons
- None
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