Fly Like an Airplane Dance
Creative movement develops body awareness, coordination, and self-expression while building classroom community.
- Framework: IPC
- Unit: Air Travel
- Learning area: Music and Movement
- Level: Levels 1-3
Objectives
- Move creatively to music
- Develop gross motor coordination
- Follow musical cues and directions
Materials
- Upbeat instrumental music
- Open space
- Streamers (optional)
Instructions
Lead children in creative movement activities imagining they are different types of flying machines.
Educator tip
Provide streamers for children to hold as they 'fly' to create visual interest and encourage arm movement.
Assessment
Observe coordination, ability to follow directions, and creative expression during movement.
More from Air Travel
- Airplane Songs and Instruments
- I'm a Little Airplane
- Air Travel Collage
- Paper Airplane Creations
- Painting in the Clouds
- Wind and Flight Exploration
- Parts of an Airplane
- Sink or Float: Airport Challenge
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