Easy-to-Use Middle School Drama Lessons: Volume 1

middle school students working together on a drama class project by Dramamommaspeaks

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 […]

Unlocking Creativity: Teaching Storytelling in the Classroom

Stick person telling a story from a book.

“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 […]

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Kamishibai Storytelling

Are you looking for an oral communication unit for your students? A guaranteed hit with your students which is engaging, fun and a unique unit for your students?  Check out my Kamishibai Storytelling unit on teacherspayteachers.com

What is Kamishibai Storytelling?

What is Kamishibai?

What is Kamishibai Storytelling? Several years ago, I taught four hundred sixth graders each year (yikes!) I was always searching for different drama lessons including storytelling styles. Then, I ran on to Kamishibai storytelling. According to Wikipedia.com, “Kamishibai, sometimes called Paper Drama, is a form of Japanese street theatre and storytelling that was popular during […]