Why Puppets Still Matter in Today’s Drama Classroom
Why Puppets Still Matter in Today’s Drama Classroom Why do puppets in the drama classroom still matter today? When many people hear the word puppet, they immediately picture preschool classrooms or children’s television. While puppets certainly have a place there, they have also become one of the most sophisticated forms of theatrical storytelling. From Broadway […]
30 Ways to Use Radio Theater in Any Subject
30 Ways to Use Radio Theater in Any Subject When people hear the term radio theater, they often assume it belongs exclusively in a drama classroom. After all, theater and acting seem like natural partners. This post expands on ideas I recently shared in my Edutopia article about radio theater and student engagement. While that […]
Beyond Acting: The Value of Other Art Forms in Theater Class
Beyond Acting: The Value of Other Art Forms in Theater Class When I was a young girl, I studied piano and played it for ten years (you’d never know it to hear me now, however). I wanted to perform in theater, but it was discouraged by my parents until they realized I was serious about […]
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 […]
Five Tips for Writing an Engaging Book Review
How to Write an Engaging Book Review Sometimes I select topic for the blog which I know very little about in hope that I can learn something new and share it here with you. However, I know a lot about this particular subject. I’ve written two books, one a fiction–“Bumbling Bea” and a non-fiction, “We’re […]
Unlocking Creativity: Teaching Storytelling in the Classroom
“Unlocking Creativity: Teaching Storytelling in the Classroom” is not just a title, it’s an invitation to explore strategies that make teaching this timeless skill an enriching and transformative experience for both educators and students alike. Let’s dive into the art of storytelling and discover how it opens doors to boundless creativity within the classroom. Did […]