Hi, I'm Amy and we are going to celebrate all our many skills and talents.
Today we are going to be performers in a very special talent contest.
Before the audience arrive, let's do a quick rehearsal.
Imagine you have a big hula hoop.
Can you spin the hula hoop around your waist, round and round without letting it fall.
Oh. Wow, that was impressive.
Sometimes it can feel like everyone is watching us and that can make us worried.
But I know that taking on challenges and being brave can also make me feel great.
Right, it's showtime.
The first act is the tightrope walk. Imagine you're walking along a piece of string very high up in the air.
One small step at a time.
Nice and slow arms out wide, head up and don't look down.
Focus on something straight ahead to keep you steady and your nerves.
Are you feeling brave?
Can you touch your toes?
How about walking backwards? Remember, don't look down.
Phew. Well done.
The next act is mime. A mime artist. What are you going to mime?
You could pretend you're stuck inside a cardboard box.
Or maybe you're in a lift.
What other things can you mime? See if your classmates can guess what you're doing?
Perfect balloon mime, Evie.
Great banana mime, Dr Ranj. Nice one Oti.
And for our final act, i's time to dance.
You could do a jive, a Charleston or a salsa. Or freestyle your own moves.
Let's all be really brave and really bold with our dancing.
Take a deep breath and remain focused.
Don't worry about what anyone else is doing, just focus on you.
Off we go. One, two, three, hit it.
Congratulations, you all get top marks.
Oh well done everyone.
Making mistakes is all part of performing in a show.
It can be nerve-racking but try to focus on what you are doing and not be distracted by others.
Shows like ours are full of lots of different types of amazing people. It's important to celebrate everyone.
Now say out loud. I am brave. Ready?
I am brave.
I am so relieved that the show went well, I hope to see you again soon at our next one.
Bye.
Get ready to join Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden to perform in a spectacular cabaret show. Pupils will use their imagination to picture performing on stage as various acts including mime artistry, circus acts and dancers!
By walking a tightrope, hula hooping and dancing, each individual is encouraged to embrace a challenge, celebrate their own uniqueness and show courage.
This Imagine activity can help inspire confidence in primary school age pupils, so they are better able to focus on themselves and not worry about making mistakes.
Teacher Notes
- Phase and setting most suitable for: KS1 and lower KS2. Whole class movement.
- When to use: Release emotion after breaktimes.
See our Moodboosters School Timetable for more ideas.
- Curriculum/topic/SEMH links: Emotional regulation/Making mistakes/Confidence .
- Visit the Teacher Guide for more information and support.
More from Imagine:
Let's Be Heroes. video
TV presenter and Paralympian Ade Adepitan asks pupils to act as superheroes in this classroom activity promoting feelings of being brave and strong.
Proud Peacocks. video
Bethany Shriever leads this classroom activity using animal-inspired movements to help pupils regain control over their emotional state.
Haunted House. video
CBBC presenter Rhys Stephenson leads a fun haunted house activity where children use their imagination to overcome spooky obstacles.
Signature Moves. video
Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden guides a classroom activity featuring a dance routine that encourages and empowers children to be themselves.
Future Thinkers. video
CBBC presenter Rhys Stephenson steps into a time machine and encourages children to dream big and imagine future job roles in this classroom activity.
Classroom Sleepwalking. video
Evie Pickerill leads this fun activity where she uses sleepwalk role play to remind pupils they are ultimately in control of their own emotions.
Space Dreamers. video
Dr Ranj uses dream-like visualisations alongside dynamic and slower mindful movements to encourage a feeling of calm in this space adventure activity.
Life is a Rollercoaster. video
Ade Adepitan gets pupils to imagine they’re on a rollercoaster to symbolise the ups and downs of life and remind them they can control different feelings.
We Are Champions. video
Olympic gold medallist Bethany Shriever encourages children to try out a variety of dance styles which represent the ups and downs of being a champion.
More from Moodboosters:
Connect. collection
Fun, movement-based activities for children centring on relationships and how to recognise emotions in others through empathy.
Recharge. collection
Activities to help children become aware of the importance of self-care, whilst building resilience and recognising what makes them special.
Boost. collection
Energetic, movement-based activities promoting self-confidence in children by encouraging them to use movement and positive thinking to build self-esteem.
Teacher's guide
Curriculum-linked ideas and tips about how you can use Moodboosters with your class during the school day.
Watch again - our live launch. video
Watch highlights as children from around the nations join together for a big mood-boosting moment.
About Moodboosters
Everything you need to know about our initiative to get KS1 / KS2 pupils moving for mental health and wellbeing.
