Beyond the Stage: Theater Arts Projects for Students
Beyond the Stage: Theater Arts Projects for Students When teachers think about theater education, scripts and stage lights often come to mind first. I do, too! But Beyond the Stage: Theater Arts Projects for Students is about something broader—projects that invite movement, rhythm, silence, collaboration, and risk-taking. These experiences often engage students who may not […]
Why Drama Circles Work in the Elementary Classroom
Why Drama Circles Work in the Elementary Classroom “How Drama Circles work in the Elementary Classroom” is a topic that’s close to my heart—mostly because you are far “more fortunate than I ever was. When I began teaching, I had absolutely no resources for the theater classes I taught. I was constantly tweaking college-level acting […]
Readers Theater: The Secret Tool for Social Studies
Readers Theater: The Secret Tool for Social Studies I wanted to write “Readers Theater: The Secret Tool for Social Studies” because so many teachers are searching for new ways to keep students engaged in social studies. When most teachers hear “Readers Theater,” they picture ELA fluency, reading or drama class, or a fun break from […]
Who Is Springboard to Action and Why It Matters
Every so often, someone reaches out to me and asks if I can help spread the word about an organization that’s making a real difference in theater education. I’m always willing to consider it. That’s part of my mission statement. When I see a program that opens doors for students and inspires teachers, I’m always […]
Easy-to-Use Middle School Drama Lessons: Volume 1
Easy-to-Use Middle School Drama Lessons: Volume 1 Today, let’s talk about easy-to-use middle school drama lessons, volume 1, shall we? I bet you’d agree with me–teachers are conscientious people. We are like a dog with a bone–we just don’t give up. When I began teaching, my first three years of teaching (English) were exhausting and […]
The Power of Play: Teaching Children Through Creative Dramatics
The Power of Play: Teaching Children Through Creative Dramatics When I was a young child, I spent many an hour playing in the forsythia bush on the side of our home. To me, it was the perfect place to hide away–just close enough so my mother could see me from the kitchen window and […]