KS1 Autumn Drama Lesson Plan – Exploring The Leaves Poem Through Movement and Sound

Bring the beauty of autumn to life with this engaging KS1 drama lesson plan, based on the seasonal poem The Leaves. The poem captures the sights and sounds of a windy autumn day and night, and this creative lesson helps children express the poem through mime, dance, movement, and sound.

In this autumn-themed drama activity, pupils work together to:

• Perform the poem using expressive movement and a “sound orchestra”

• Explore the seasonal imagery of wind, leaves, and changing weather

• Develop confidence, creativity, and coordination through drama

Perfect for linking to projects on the seasons or for use as a creative PE session, this lesson runs for 20–30 minutes and requires no equipment — just a hall or large space.

The lesson plan includes follow-on tasks and extension activities, making it a complete, ready-to-teach resource for autumn drama lessons or cross-curricular learning in KS1.