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 […]
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 […]
Overcoming Fear and Anxiety When Speaking English As A Second Language
Overcoming Fear and Anxiety When Speaking English As A Second Language One of the most valuable aspects of theater class is how it can be integrated into core subjects. Today, I want to speak about overcoming fear and anxiety when speaking English as a second language. Personally, I think the best way is by taking […]
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 […]
Creative Dramatics Lessons from an Award Winning Drama Teacher
Creative Dramatics Lessons from an Award Winning 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. At that time, I directed over 250 plays and musicals with students and adults […]
The Reasons Reader’s Theater is Successful with Our Students
The Reasons Reader’s Theater is Successful with Our Students When I was a little girl, I loved to read aloud. I was good at it, too! I think it’s where I realized performing was something I loved because by reading aloud it gave me an opportunity to try out characters and voices. My teachers readily […]