Scary Radio Plays for High School Students to Perform
Adapting spooky radio plays for high school students to perform is a skill in which I excel. I’ve adapted short stories, folk tales and even original works for over thirty-eight years. In that time, I found that high school love to scare themselves and others. However, before we do so, let’s talk about royalties. There […]
How to Excite Students With Drama Integration
Today, I want to blog about “How to Excite Students With Drama Integration”–one of my favorite subjects! I have an Instagram Profile which I maintain regularly. My followers are comprised of teachers who see the importance of drama but are unconfident using it. They are looking for a teaching method concerning how to excite students […]
Top Reasons Teachers Succeed With Teaching Radio Theater
Top Reasons Teachers Succeed With Teaching Radio Theater Let’s discuss the top reasons teachers succeed when teaching with radio theater. If you follow my blog, then you know this is a subject I speak about quite frequently. Why? First and foremost, teaching with radio theater is a marvelous teaching tool! When you really like something […]
The Importance of a Drama Word Wall for Secondary Students
The Importance of a Drama Word Wall for Secondary Students Let’s chat about the importance of a drams word wall for secondary students. When I was a child, I remember spelling word tests. Education has changed a lot since then, thank goodness. I’m a good speller and I give all the credit to Miss DeLong. […]
The Majority of Drama Teachers do this and You Should Too!
Teaching has its up and downs, but one of the most rewarding experiences of teaching is seeing a student’s eyes light up once some learning connects with them. I like to teach “magically” if I can. I bet a lot of teachers do, too!
What is Kamishibai Storytelling?
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 […]