Year 1 Performing Arts Lessons

Lesson 10

Learning Intention

To use acting skills to play a drama game.

Lesson Information

• This activity is to play the drama game called ‘Animals’.
• On a piece of paper write down a list of animals that you know.
• Here are some ideas: tiger, mouse, bird, snake, snail, monkey, fish, dog, cat
• Cut out each animal and put them into a container.
• Ask someone in your family to call out an animal and you then start acting out the sounds, actions and movements that animal would make.
• Your family might like to join in the game with you.

Reflection

Which animal did you enjoy acting out?

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Lesson 9

Learning Intention

To create shadow animals with our hands.

Lesson Information

• Create some shadow animals with your hands.
• You can use the sun light in the room and stand in front of it to create a shadow on the floor or the wall.
• You can change the shape of a shadow by moving closer or further away and also turning and moving your hands.

You can make many different shadow animals. Here is a video of some shadow animals you could try.     

Reflection

Show your family one of the shadow animals you created.

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Lesson 8

Learning Intention

To use acting and performance skills.

Lesson Information

• This task is to create a play about Friendship for the Learning Task.
• What is going to happen in your play about friends? Think about where you might be

– playing on the playground, a birthday party, solving a problem together, playing a game.

• Rehearse the play and practise what the characters are going to say.
• You could also use toys or puppets as the character in your play.
• Ask members of your family to be the different characters in your play.
• You could perform it on a stage area at home and film it or take some photos.

Reflection

Draw a picture of your friendship play and complete this Microsoft Form: https://tinyurl.com/y3468pyy

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Lesson 7

Learning Intention

To use mime to act out everyday tasks.

Lesson Information

• This activity is to do miming (think of the game Charades).
• This is when you act things out without props and you don’t use your voice.
• Have a go at acting out something you would do every day like cleaning your teeth, reading a book, eating breakfast or riding a bike.
• You could act out a few different mimes.
• Perform your mimes in front of your family and see if they can guess what you are doing.

Reflection

Share with your family which mime you enjoyed acting out.

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Lesson 6

Learning Intention

To use props and improvisation skills.

Lesson Information

• This week we are going to do some improvising (acting without rehearsal).
• Find an object from around the house that you can use as a prop, for example, a spoon, saucepan, book, basketball, hat or a toy.
• Using the object think of how a character might use it, for example, a chef uses a spoon, a teacher uses a book, a basketball player uses a basketball, a cape for a superhero.
• Then act out a short skit/actions as your character using their prop.
• Think about what they might say while you are acting.

Reflection

Draw a picture or take a photo of yourself as the character and complete this Microsoft Form link to share how much you enjoyed the activity.  https://tinyurl.com/yxq6wtjx

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Lesson 4

Learning Intention

To present a costume parade.

Lesson Information

• Have a costume parade.
• You could have a theme like a favourite colour, favourite outfits, story book characters, fairy tale characters.
• You can use clothes you have at home or any costumes you already have.
• Organise a parade walkway to present your costumes.
• You could organise music to play in the background.
• You could ask your family to be the guests at the parade.

Reflection

Draw a picture and write a sentence about your favourite costume from the parade.

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Lesson 3

Learning Intention

To create and act out a short puppet play.

Lesson Information

• You can use puppets, Lego or toys at home as the characters to create the play.
• Ideas for you play could be – friendship, a birthday party, playing on the playground, going to the zoo.
• Rehearse your play and character voices ready for your performance.
• You could set up a stage area in your house to perform in. Using a cardboard box is a great way to make a stage area.
• You could ask your family to be the audience while you perform.

Reflection

Talk to your family about each character you created for your play.

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Lesson 2

Learning Intention

To create a character puppet.

Lesson Information

• To create your puppet you can make it out of a paper plate, paper bag, pieces of material or even socks.
• Decorate your puppet by adding features including eyes, ears and a mouth.
• Think about your puppet’s voice and how they might sound. Does your puppet have a loud or soft voice? Does your puppet speak or just make sounds?
• Give your puppet a name.
• Spend time playing with your puppet by holding it and moving it around as well as using your voice.

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Reflection

Share your character puppet with a member of your family.

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Lesson 1

Learning Intention

To draw a picture of the Performing Arts.

Lesson Information

• Draw a picture of something you enjoy that is related to the Performing Arts.
• It could be an activity you actually do outside school or in your spare time.
• You could draw yourself dancing, singing, acting, using dress ups, performing on stage in a concert, using puppets or making plays.

Reflection

Write a sentence to explain what you are doing in your drawing. If you would like to share with Miss McKelvie send your drawing and sentence to dmckelvie@hillsmeade.vic.edu.au. 🙂

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