Lesson Plan
Groove to the Beat
Students in K–12 will collaborate in grade-appropriate groups to design and perform 8-count dance routines, developing rhythm, creativity, and teamwork through scaffolded, tiered challenges.
Differentiated across K–12, this lesson builds motor skills, musicality, collaboration, and self-expression at each developmental level, ensuring all students engage meaningfully even with a substitute teacher.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Pre-Class Setup
15 mins
Step 1
1. Opening & Attendance
5 mins
Step 2
2. Warm-Up
5 mins
Step 3
3. Demonstration
10 mins
Step 4
4. Group Activity
20 mins
Step 5
5. Group Performance
8 mins
Step 6
6. Closure & Cool-Down
5 mins
