DESCRIPTION:
Music touches all aspects of our lives from physical, emotional, to psychological, and behavioural. This activity facilitates entertainment and inspires the creativity of children.
OUTCOMES:
- Enhancing musical creativity.
- Improving self-confidence and risk taking.
DURATION: 15 minutes
MATERIALS:
- Computer / laptop / phone Internet
SKILLS RELATED:
- Risk taking
- Self-confidence
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Step 1: The teachers play some fun music.
- Step 2: The children are asked to take the risk and dance like their favorite animals.
- Step 3: When the teacher claps once, the children stop. When the teacher claps twice, the children resume the dance and so on until the teacher decides when to stop the activity.
TIPS:
- Make sure all children are involved in this activity.
- Pay attention to their social skills and how they relate to each other.
REFLECTION:
- What makes you feel optimistic about the future?
- If you could only use five words, how would you describe yourself? Are you as confident as you would like?
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