The Hoop Dance

Content Name

The Hoop Dance

Content Type

Partner Content

Description

This song is designed to help children practise position vocabulary. It is a kinaesthetic song and should be sung in a large space using hoops. Children work together in groups of 2, 3 or 4.

Curricula

• Country

  England

  Key Stage:

  EYFS, Key Stage 1

  Years:

  Reception, Year 1

  Subjects:

  • Mathematics

  Topics:

  • Geometry - position and direction
  • ELG: Numerical Patterns

  Programmes of Study:

  • describe position, direction and movement, including whole, half, quarter and three-quarter turns

• Country

  Northern Ireland

  Key Stage:

  Foundation Stage

  Years:

  P1

  Subjects:

  • Mathematics and Numeracy

  Topics:

  • Shape and Space

  Programmes of Study:

  • Know and use a variety of positional words.
  • Explore movement through space during indoor and outdoor activities.
  • Follow and give directions from/to a partner for simple movements.

• Country

  Scotland

  Level:

  Early

  Years:

  Age 3-4, P1

  Subjects:

  • Numeracy and Maths

  Topics:

  • Shape, Position and Movement

  Programmes of Study:

  • In movement, games, and using technology I can use simple directions and describe positions.

• Country

  Wales

  Step:

  PS 1

  Years:

  Nursery, Reception

  Subjects:

  • Mathematics and Numeracy

  Topics:

  • Geometry focuses on relationships involving shape, space and position, and measurement focuses on quantifying phenomena in the physical world.

  Programmes of Study:

  • I have explored movements and directions and I am beginning to use mathematical language to describe position.

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