Middle School Drama Lessons from a Veteran Drama Teacher
Middle School Drama Lessons from a Veteran Drama Teacher Hello! You may not know me or be familiar with my work. I’m Deborah Baldwin (but my friends call me Deb.) I am a recently retired award winning drama teacher of thirty-eight years. In that time, I directed over 300 plays and musicals with students and […]
Three Interactive Ways to Teach The Play Tom Sawyer To Your Students
Three Interactive Ways to Teach The Play Tom Sawyer To Your Students Today’s post is Three Interactive Ways to Teach Tom Sawyer To Your Students. Several years ago, (for thirteen years) I taught sixth graders an introduction to theater class in a middle school. All the sixth graders–almost 500 of them each year. If you’d like […]
Growth Mindset in the Study of Famous Theater Artists
Today, let’s talk about the importance of growth mindset in the study of famous theater artists, Growth mindset is a popular buzz word phrase used for a few years. At first, I wasn’t certain I knew what it was. Now that I’ve studied it, it’s a terrific philosophy. Growth mindset is the belief that we […]
The Reasons Thematic Units in Teaching are Successful
The Reasons Thematic Units in Teaching Are Successful I love this time of year. Once we reach October, it is such fun for several months. Let’s talk about the reasons thematic units in teaching are successful, shall we? You know, I’m such a kid at heart. I still get all excited about the season! It’s […]
Hamilton the Musical A Drama Lesson Using Differentiated Instruction
Hamilton the Musical A Drama Lesson Using Differentiated Instruction I think blogging about this particular musical is crucial. That’s why I am blogging about it here. Hamilton the Musical a Drama Lesson Using Differentiated Instruction.” Recently, my husband and I finally had the fabulous opportunity in catching the touring company performance of it in Kansas […]
MTI Broadway Senior Musicals: A Baby Boomer’s Dream Come True
MTI Broadway Senior Musicals: A Baby Boomer’s Dream Come True Once I lamented that I was becoming invisible. A well meaning family member joked, “Well, you know you’re not a spring chicken anymore.” What, you say? However, there is a new place that seniors can be seen! Let’s discuss today’s blog post, MTI Broadway Senior […]