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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Your Secret Teaching Allies-Super Heroes
Let’s talk about your secret teaching allies–super heroes. If you are a teacher, you may be using them in your lessons all ready. If not, I’m going to give you some good reasons to implement them! The obvious reason to use super heroes in our teaching is that our students relate to them, especially elementary […]
Stage Properties are a Lesson in Wondrous Creativity
Stage Properties are a Lesson in Wondrous Creativity ] Today, I’m going to talk about Stage Properties are a Lesson in Wondrous Creativity–one of my favorite subjects! When I was studying theatre in college, the first back stage crew I signed up for was stage properties. Boy, I had a lot of learning to do! […]
Who On Earth Created the First Fringe Festival?
Who on earth created the first fringe festival? It’s an interesting question. Last year my husband and I took the trip of a lifetime to Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England. One of our last stops was Edinburg, Scotland. Here is a photo of the Edinburg castle. (While we toured the castle, I had an […]