Drama Ideas for Middle School Camps
I work for a nonprofit organization in Cleveland that works with low-income middle school students. I have worked with them for a year as a drama teacher, and I have taught three different sessions of...
View ArticleTeaching Drama to At-Risk Youth
I’ve been asked by the local education office here in south west Ireland to teach drama to at-risk youth in a local outreach centre. Youth Reach helps kids with problems such as substance abuse,...
View ArticleTeaching Drama to New Grade Levels
I’m getting ready to teach two elementary drama classes that start after the first of the year. I have taught a little high school drama but this is my first venture with elementary students. I will...
View ArticleClassroom Management for Drama
I am very happy to reach your platform. I am Corine, initially a social worker and a stage director, I am very recently teaching drama in a school – for kids grade 1 to 5. Unfortunately, these kids...
View ArticleTribute to My Mentor
It feels appropriate that my first blog on Drama Notebook is a tribute to my mentor, Dr. Tom Gressler. He’s a wiry little man with wild white hair and piercing blue eyes. He looks like Einstein…or a...
View Article5 Creative Back-to-School Drama Activities
If you are new to teaching drama, these activities will help set the tone for a successful drama class experience. If you have been teaching for years, the activities on this list can help you feel...
View ArticleTeaching Drama To Shy Students
Let me start off by saying that I do not actually believe that there is such a thing as a ‘shy’ child. There are students who are cautious about joining in or performing right away. These are often the...
View ArticleTeaching Drama to Mixed Ages
In January I will be teaching a drama class for grades K-5. In the past I taught K-2 or 3-5 – now they are combining all the grades together. Do you have any advice on how to plan out the class so that...
View ArticleTen Mistakes Most Drama Teachers Make
Whether in a classroom, rehearsal, or the audience, traditions and rules make theatre experiences more enjoyable for all. Begin the year by introducing theatre etiquette and establishing classroom...
View ArticleNine Tips for Putting on a Play
Are you in charge of putting on a short play with children or teens? Even if you have a background in theatre, this may be a daunting task. Here are a few tips to help you succeed! The post Nine Tips...
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