Teaching Drama to Little Ones - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Teaching Drama to Little Ones write by Jessica McCuiston. This book was released on 2015-12-23. Teaching Drama to Little Ones available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Do you find it difficult to find drama activities for preschool age children? Teaching theatre to very young children is a completely different experience than working with older kids. Their attention spans are shorter and they require games that are simple, short and active...but also provide them with the skills necessary to grow as an actor. Teaching Drama to Little Ones is packed with activities that do just that. It includes 12 lesson plans specifically designed for kids age 3-7 that you can implement today. It also includes guides on how to adapt a script and rehearse a show with this age group. Inside this book you'll find: 12 lessons plans packed with over 70 activities ideal for kids age 3-7 Each lesson contains a Warm-Up, Focus, Voice, Movement and Imagination activity Simple reflection questions after every lesson A guide to creating a script for little ones A guide to auditioning, rehearsing and performance tips for little ones An appendix with lyrics of simple songs for classroom use Below are just a few of the topics covered in the lessons: Getting to Know You. Students will feel comfortable in a new environment, realizing that theatre class is a place where they can make new friends while learning how to sing, dance, and act. Make Believe. Students will use their imaginations to be different characters and go on make believe adventures. Working with a Partner. Students will build trust and gain confidence by learning to work with a partner. Working as a Team. Students will realize that theater involves teamwork and everyone has a role with something important to contribute. Rhythm. Students will understand rhythm, be able to clap and follow a steady beat, and practice speeding up and slowing down their voices and movements. Energy. Students will explore how energy is necessary when performing and learn how to control and focus using that energy. Emotions. Students will explore how we use emotions to show the audience what we are feeling. Actions. Students will use movement to learn the basic concepts of blocking, choreography, and stage directions. Becoming a Character. Students will become familiar with the practice of pretending to be different characters. Using Your Voice. Students will understand why projection and diction are necessary while singing and acting. Acting Is Reacting. Students will understand that listening and reacting are just as important as speaking. Putting it Together. Students will learn how their newly developed acting skills fit together as they prepare for a final presentation or show.
Learning Through Drama in the Primary Years
Learning Through Drama in the Primary Years - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Learning Through Drama in the Primary Years write by David Farmer. This book was released on 2011. Learning Through Drama in the Primary Years available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 'Learning Through Drama' contains drama strategies and lesson plans for use with primary school children across the curriculum. The book provides guidance to teachers who have never taught drama before but are considering using it in a subject area such as science or history and offers new approaches to those familiar with common drama techniques (such as hot-seating and teacher in role). The book includes 36 drama strategies and over 250 cross-curricular activities, including practical ideas for inspiring speaking, listening and writing. 'This book is a beautifully laid-out, easy to use resource, full of imaginative and practical ideas to help learning become much more memorable and inspirational.' - Hilary Lewis (Drama Consultant). 'Even the well-practiced and creative drama teacher will find something in this book that serves as a refresher, reminder or quite simply a new idea... a must-have publication for those serious about the teaching of drama in primary school settings.' - Teaching Drama magazine.
Drama with Children
Drama with Children - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Drama with Children write by Sarah Phillips. This book was released on 1999-05-27. Drama with Children available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Provides practical ideas for introducing drama activities into the English class, including mime, chants, puppets, role play, and short plays. Shows how the use of drama can improve both speaking and pronunciation, and can also help children to develop self-confidence and express their imagination, personalities and creativity. Demonstrates how activities can be integrated into day-to-day teaching, as well as providing inspiration for performances at open days or end-of-term shows.
Teaching Drama: the Essential Handbook
Teaching Drama: the Essential Handbook - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Teaching Drama: the Essential Handbook write by Denver Casado. This book was released on 2014. Teaching Drama: the Essential Handbook available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. "16 ready-to-go lessons plans to build better actors."
Drama in the Classroom
Drama in the Classroom - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Drama in the Classroom write by Polly Erion. This book was released on 1996. Drama in the Classroom available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. "Drama in the Classroom" is a teaching tool that helps young people discover their own unique qualities and, at the same time, appreciate the talents and needs of others. This book offers seventy-nine lessons designed to enable anyone working with children to stimulate creativity, enhance learning, and foster cooperation, self-control and confidence. Question-and-answer help for using the book, goals, activities, step-by-step procedures, and evaluations are included.
