Creative Dramatics for Tweens: Build Confidence First
Creative Dramatics for Tweens: Build Confidence First I’ve wanted to blog on this subject for a long time–Creative Dramatics for Tweens: Build Confidence First. It’s easy to assume that the best way to begin a drama class is with scripts in hand or with a monologue or duet scene. After all, that’s what theater is […]
The Power of Creativity: Nurturing Innovation in Students
The Power of Creativity: Nurturing Innovation in Students I worry about our students. Specifically, as a drama teacher and working with all things theater, I’m concerned about our students’ creativity. So let’s consider that today–the power of creativity: nurturing innovation in students. In a world increasingly shaped by rapid technological advancements and complex global challenges, […]
Superhero Drama: Captivating Classroom Techniques
Superhero Drama: Captivating Classroom Techniques If you are a new drama teacher for middle school, you may find that although the students are excited they have no idea what to expect. Additionally, they may be reluctant to participate or even disinterested (how could anyone be disinterested in theater?) because your class could be a pre-elective […]
Discovering Creativity: A Drama Camp Fairy Tale Adventure
Discovering Creativity: A Drama Camp Fairy Tale Adventure Today let’s talk about discovering creativity: a drama camp fairy tale adventure. I heartily love summer for many reasons, do you? Before I retired one of my favorite things to do in the summer, was to run a two week summer drama camp. Since I ran summer […]
Unlocking the Secrets of Elementary Theater Class: A Comprehensive Guide
Unlocking the Secrets of Elementary Theater Class: A Comprehensive Guide At this time of year, many newly employed teachers are perusing the internet for lessons for their classes. Today I’m going to discuss unlocking the secrets of elementary theater class: a comprehensive guide. A little history about me–My first job was as an English teacher […]
5 Easy Drama Games for Emergency Sub Plans
If you are reading this blog post, you are probably a. collecting materials for the next school for your theater class or b. sick as a dog and you need help fast! Either way, you have come to the right place. I only offer sound teaching lessons (some made with Google slides) or advice to […]