The first few videos in this Masterclass are based on one of our favourite focus activities called “Copycat”.
It is a simple activity, but when combined with rhythm and structured movements, it creates a fantastic challenge for students as they improve their hand-eye coordination and focus.
The first video will teach you some basics for running copycat in your classroom and the following two videos are follow-along examples you can use straight away. These could be on a shared TV or projector screen in your classroom.
Remind your students that the goal isn’t to get it perfect straight away, it’s simply to try their hardest and notice themselves improving slowly as they practice more!
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These next videos get more advanced and are designed to teach your students the basics of a style called “The Robot”.
Encourage the children to take their time practicing what is taught in each video – it is easy to feel as though you are copying along, but it takes weeks, even months, to have control over each movement.
As the teacher, try and copy along as well, but even more importantly try and give constructive feedback to your students without making them feel uncomfortable making mistakes in front of their peers. One way to do this is to give feedback to the whole group, even when the feedback applies to only a few of the students.
Enjoy!
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