I Play and Dance – Class 3 Arts Chapter 13 Notes & NCERT PDF

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Chapter 13: I Play and Dance

Introduction

Chapter 13, I Play and Dance, invites children to observe dance steps and the sounds of musical instruments closely. The book says there are several patterns in the steps, and "the movement of the dance depends upon the rhythm of the musical instruments". Children build movement patterns, dance with instruments and props, and explore 2-, 3- and 4-beat rhythms in groups.

What's in this Chapter

Activity 1 – Movement Patterns:

- Build a movement like tap–tap–toe–tap or tap–tap–heel–heel–tap, with clapping, tapping your foot in a rhythmic pattern. (The book prints "heal"; it means heel.)

- Move in shapes such as circles, spirals and lines.

- Count the rhythm together: 1, 2, 3, 4.

Activity 2 – Fun with Musical Instruments and Props:

- Name the musical instruments shown, and use available instruments to create rhythmic movements.

- Kitchen utensils can be musical instruments too.

- Use a prop such as a ribbon or ring to explore new movements.

Activity 3 – Movements with Music: three groups work together:

- Group 1 shows movements for the song.

- Group 2 sings the song.

- Group 3 gives the beats.

- The groups must coordinate.

Activity 4 – Rhythm of 3 Beats:

- Children know 4-beat rhythms; now they explore a 3-beat rhythm.

- Syllables: one, two, three, or tha ki ta, or step, tap, step.

Activity 5 – Different Beat Patterns:

- Group 1 counts 2 beats, Group 2 counts 3 beats and Group 3 counts 4 beats.

- Count one after another while clapping and tapping the foot, moving in coordination.

- Practising together is necessary, and matching movements in a duet or group takes a lot of practice.

- Reflect: Which instrument did I use? Am I good at coordinating with my friend?

Key Ideas

Dance steps follow patterns, and the patterns follow the rhythm of instruments.

Dancers can move in shapes: circles, spirals and lines.

Props (ribbon, ring) and even kitchen utensils add to dance.

Rhythms can have 2, 3 or 4 beats.

Dancing, singing and giving beats together needs coordination and practice.

Activities from the Book

Tap–toe–heel patterns, moving in shapes, naming and playing instruments, dancing with props, three-group performance, 3-beat syllables, and combining 2-, 3- and 4-beat counts.

Words to Learn

Pattern (क्रम): something that repeats

Tap (थपथपाना): a light hit with the foot

Heel (एड़ी): the back of the foot

Spiral (सर्पिल): a shape that winds round and round

Prop (सहायक वस्तु): an object used in a performance

Ribbon (फीता): a long strip of cloth

Utensils (बर्तन): kitchen vessels

Duet (युगल): two people performing together

Coordination (तालमेल): working together smoothly

Formation (संरचना): the shape made by dancers standing together

Tips for Parents & Teachers

Tap a steel plate with a spoon (1-2-3) while the child steps "step, tap, step".

Tie a dupatta or ribbon to a stick and swirl it in circles and spirals.

Walk a spiral drawn with chalk on the floor while counting beats.

Help children form groups and count beats, as the Teacher's Note says.

Common Mistakes

Losing count when groups count different beats: listen to your own group.

Moving without a shape: plan a circle, spiral or line.

Making noise with utensils without rhythm: keep the beat steady.

Skipping practice: coordination needs a lot of practice.

💡 Key Learning Points

✓Dance steps have patterns, and the movement depends on the rhythm of the musical instruments.
✓Movement patterns like tap–tap–toe–tap and tap–tap–heel–heel–tap can be done with clapping.
✓Dancers can move in shapes such as circles, spirals and lines.
✓Props like a ribbon or ring, and kitchen utensils used as instruments, add new movements.
✓Rhythms can have 2, 3 or 4 beats; 3-beat syllables include 'tha ki ta' and 'step, tap, step'.

👨‍🏫 Teaching Tips

→Demonstrate each tap pattern slowly, then speed up.
→Mark a circle, spiral and line on the floor with chalk for formation practice.
→Collect safe utensils and ribbons as instruments and props.
→Divide the class into three groups for dancing, singing and beats, and rotate roles.
→Help groups count 2, 3 and 4 beats one after another.
→End with the book's reflection questions on instruments and coordination.

📋 Assessment Questions

Can the child perform a tap–toe or tap–heel pattern with clapping?
Can the child move in a circle, spiral or line formation with the group?
Did the child use a prop or instrument to create a movement?
Can the child keep a 3-beat rhythm using 'tha ki ta' or 'step, tap, step'?

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