Second graders learn to turn and spin safely in dance — rotating their body, keeping space around them, and slowing down when dizzy — a favorite dance move done the safe way.
Students will be able to…
Spinning is so much fun in dance! But we do it safely. How do you turn and spin the right way?
Project each item and have children answer about turning and spinning safely.
Tap any phase to open the teacher moves and student actions.
Spinning is fun — but we do it safely. How?
Children explore.
Children create.
Children perform.
Children respond.
Aligned to the National Core Arts Standards (Dance).
Turn and spin with control.
Move safely in space.
Explore turning movement.
Notice turns in dance.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have children practice a slow, safe turn at home, keeping space around them. A printable turning sheet is in the Arts library.
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A quick self-check with instant feedback, drawn from this lesson’s key terms.
A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.