Bees and Butterflies - An EYFS Dance Unit

This comprehensive dance scheme enables Reception pupils to explore movement through the engaging theme of bees and butterflies.

Over five flexible teaching phases, children develop performing, creating and appreciating skills whilst learning about the natural world. The unit uniquely combines physical development with prepositional language learning, allowing children to explore spatial relationships through dance.

The scheme includes differentiated Dance Planning Sheets (two levels), visual Action Cards, Positional Reaction Cards, and child-friendly Success Criteria. With ready-to-use warm-up games, curated music play lists, supporting videos, and detailed lesson structures, this resource provides everything needed to deliver high-quality dance education in Reception.

Ideal for: Reception teachers, Early Years practitioners, PE coordinators, dance specialists, trainee teachers, and childminders working with 4-5 year olds.
Special Features:

• Prepositional language development through movement
• Differentiated resources for varied abilities
• Visual supports and complete play lists provided
• Partner work developing social skills
• Links to Early Learning Goals