1. Hinduism Music
Watch a video :
Discuss as a class the children’s thoughts and feelings to this type of music.
-what could they see in the video?
Explain: That traditional Hindu stories are taught through dance, movement as they can express emotions, feelings and characters. Hindus use dance as a part of their worship so it is important that the dance should be done with respect and facial expressions should not be exagerated.
Read a Hindu story as a class (e.g: The birth of Lord Ganesh)
Discuss the different characters
Discuss the different emotions of the characters.
Ask the children to show different emotions using facial expressions and their hands.
Activity:
Have the children get into small groups and create a dance routine to the story.
Have each group perform their dance.