Shapes & Levels Dance – Ages 5–7 (KS1)

A complete, ready-to-teach six-week KS1 dance unit exploring shapes and levels for children aged 5–7.

Curriculum coverage

• England: National Curriculum PE, Key Stage 1
• Wales: Curriculum for Wales — Health and Well-being Area of Learning and Experience, Progression Step 1
• Scotland: Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) — Health and Wellbeing/Physical Education, Early and First Levels
• USA: SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards, Kindergarten–Grade 2

Ideal for class teachers and non-specialists, this low-preparation pack provides six clearly timed 45-minute lessons with child-friendly teaching language, modern character visuals and named music suggestions for every activity.

Children will learn to

• create clear body shapes
• explore low, middle and high levels
• travel safely using tiptoe, side step, slide and skipping actions
• stop with control
• work with partners and groups
• build, rehearse and perform a short dance sequence

Included

• 27-page teacher lesson and resource pack
• six progressive 45-minute lesson plans
• printable shape, level and travelling-action cards
• separate 15-page widescreen display deck for screens and projectors
• suggested music for welcomes, warm-ups, creative tasks, performances and quiet cooldowns
• teacher assessment checklist
• pupil reflection sheet
• dance sequence planner
• quick-reference guide
• certificate of achievement

The bright, plush-inspired “cool dude” characters make the resource engaging for children while keeping the overall design clean, modern and attractive for teachers.

No specialist dance experience is needed. Music is not included; use the suggested clean or instrumental tracks through your school-approved music service.