Planned learning intention
Physical development and communication, language and literacy Resources
Anancy tales, a drum, an open space
Step by step
* Prepare yourself well so that you can tell the story, rather than read it.
* Create suitable sound effects with a drum to conjure up the African jungle.
* Use lots of facial expressions to lend drama to the piece, and choose some simple props to enliven your session.
* Follow up the storytelling with a physical activity inspired by the events in the narrative.
* Inspire children to use different methods of movement such as hopping, jumping or stamping around to the beat of the music.
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