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Let’s Start at the Very Beginning, a Very Good Place to Start (with Drama!)
No matter the age range, I almost always begin the semester (or year or session) with our Book, Stick, Chair, Person lesson. It sets my management expectations, introduces vocabulary, and has them seated in a circle, so everyone can see each individual as they respond. It also sets up a safety net for those new … Read more
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April 10, 2024
Tips and Tricks for Teaching Multi-Age Groups in Drama
You have been given a group of multiage student learners and can already foresee the problems. There is a reason schools group students by age. Even in multiage rooms, the grade levels only vary by one or two years. Once you stray outside of that range , brain, physiological, and social development creates a variety … Read more
December 6, 2024
What is Arts Integration and Why Is it Still Crucial?
Part 1: What is Arts Integration exactly? And what is NOT Arts Integration? Curriculum Integration has been a buzzword for educators for the past few decades. But what does it actually mean? What does it entail from an individual educator’s perspective? And what are tangible benefits of teaching through an integrated curriculum? We can start … Read more
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August 5, 2024
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February 27, 2024
Drama Curriculum Main
What’s New in the Teacher’s Corner Stay current with drama education insights on classroom management, drama integration, collaboration, and formative assessments. Why become a member? Meet the Author Karen Erickson A recognized national leader in Arts Education, certified K-12 Language Arts, Drama and Theater teacher, Professional playwright, actress and director based in Chicago, Illinois. She … Read more
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February 16, 2024
Adapting my Favorite Lessons from the Erickson Curriculum for Preschool
Hello! My name is Danielle, and for those of you who don’t know me, I am the Creative Coordinator for OneStopDRAMAShop.com. We may have interacted on the OSDS Facebook or Instagram page, through one of our conferences or workshops, or you may have received a lesson recommendation from me. In addition to my work as … Read more
February 6, 2024
Sixth Grade Assessments
Measuring student progress and achievement in drama requires a combination of written and performance-based assessment. On this page, there are a variety of tools to assess student learning and the effectiveness of instruction, customizable based on your assessment needs. These tools were designed to support the Sixth Grade Curriculum, and include both Performance Rubrics and … Read more
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November 13, 2023
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November 6, 2023
Writing Story, Transformation, Imitation: Humpty Dumpty Lesson
Writing Story, Transformation, Imitation: Humpty Dumpty Lesson Building off the classic tale of “Humpty Dumpty,” this lesson allows students in grades K-2 to use their imaginations to put their own spin on the story. Starting out with warm-up activity to help students practice transformation and imitation skills, this lesson culminates in students working together as a … Read more
October 26, 2023
Before I Couldn’t, But Now I Can – With Story Lesson
Before I Couldn’t, But Now I Can – With Story Lesson Immerse your students in imitation with this simple but crucial lesson! “Before I Couldn’t, But Now I Can” breaks down one of the most important drama skills. Students in grades K-3 have the chance to hone their concentration and imitation skills, with the option … Read more
Baking a Cake Lesson
Baking a Cake Lesson What’s more fun than baking a cake? You can skip the mess and use this lesson instead! By acting out the steps it takes to bake a cake, students can practice creating complex physical settings with one another. Students may practice collaboration, imitation, creating body objects and problem solving. There is … Read more
Animals and Their Homes Lesson
Animals and Their Homes Lesson What are the parallels between the ways we work together in drama and how parts of a habitat work together to sustain animal life? In this lesson, students in grades 3-5 can work together to create animal statues, and eventually create full habitats with only their bodies. Students will have … Read more
American Pioneers Lesson
American Pioneers Lesson Teaching all the complexities of westward expansion to students in grades 4-6 may seem overwhelming at first. However, in this lesson, students have the chance to apply what they have learned in social studies into creating a drama that explores the economic and geographic factors that affected Americans from 1800-1861, causing many … Read more
Thanksgiving Lesson
Thanksgiving Lesson If you enjoyed our Halloween lesson, this is another great way to bring a seasonal theme into the classroom! Designed for students in grades 3-12, this lesson guides students through devising their own Thanksgiving-related story while working on collaboration, imitation and planning and practicing skills. You can also integrate Language Arts learning through … Read more
October 18, 2023
Blending Tableau with Social Studies: Three Scenes from History
Blending Tableau with Social Studies: Three Scenes from History Help students deepen their analysis of a historical text by adapting it into scenes! In this lesson, students in grades 3-12 expand their understanding of levels, shapes, and illusion of action by creating tableaux based on a nonfiction or historical fiction text. Integrating both Language Arts … Read more
October 12, 2023
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