Support Theater Teachers with Amazon Wishlists
Support Theater Teachers with Amazon Wishlists Every year, dedicated theater teachers pour their own time and energy into their classrooms and production. The truth is, many of these teachers use their own money to build creative, engaging programs for their students. From props and costumes to lighting gels and scripts, the needs of a drama […]
The Benefits of Music in Your Classroom: Boosting Learning
The Benefits of Music in Your Classroom: Boosting Learning My piano practicing partner. Today, I want to blog about boosting learning: the benefits of music in your classroom. When I was a child I had a beloved Beagle, Frisky John, who we discovered loved to sing while I practiced the piano. I don’t know if […]
5 Easy Drama Games for Emergency Sub Plans
If you are reading this blog post, you are probably a. collecting materials for the next school for your theater class or b. sick as a dog and you need help fast! Either way, you have come to the right place. I only offer sound teaching lessons (some made with Google slides) or advice to […]
Five Winter Themed Drama Lessons You Should Try
The topic of five winter themed drama lessons you should try sounded like something I should blog about today. By the next time I blog, it will be 2024! Wow, time has really flown this year. If you want something with a Christmas theme, check out: Drama Units Christmas Theme Bundle I’m not a big […]
Ten Steps in a Play Rehearsal in Youth Theater
Ten Steps in a Play Rehearsal in Youth Theater is one of those subjects you figure anyone who has acted at least once will know. Not so. This is a two part post. Next time, I’ll give you the rest of it, ok? Lately, I’ve read several posts from newbie teachers with no idea about […]
Drama Class Exercises for the First Two Weeks of School
Drama Exercises for the First Two Weeks of School I receive quite a few emails asking, “I have a question about drama exercises for the first two weeks of school. What would you suggest?” That’s a really important question. After thirty-eight years of teaching various theater classes, I have a pretty good handle on what […]