Classroom management and student engagement often begin with selecting the right story for your class. In my curriculum, younger students start out by playing the major characters all together. Then, as a next step, I place them in groups where they learn how to divide the roles amongst themselves – See Negotiation Strategies. Because of … Read more
School is starting soon, or for some of you, it has already begun. Don’t forget to plan drama into your weekly routine – plan to go back to school using drama. This article provides some ideas to help you kick off the year. Also, don’t forget to share with us the first drama lesson you … Read more
For my next article in the continuing conversation on Classroom Management in Drama, I will address respectful feedback in the classroom. Teachers have posed many questions to us concerning management techniques. I will answer this and then request other ideas from this community. The questions are stated exactly as they have been presented to me. … Read more
For my next article in Classroom Management, I will discuss improv scenes and student engagement. Teachers have posed many questions to us concerning management techniques. I will answer this and then request other ideas from this community. The questions are stated exactly as they have been presented to me. I will do my best to … Read more
This is my next article in Classroom Management is on structure in kindergarten drama. Teachers have posed many questions to us concerning management techniques. I will answer this and then request other ideas from this community. The questions are stated exactly as they have been presented to me. I will do my best to interpret the … Read more
This is my next article in this conversation about Classroom Management in Drama. Teachers have posed many questions to us concerning management techniques. I will answer this and then request other ideas from this community. The questions are stated exactly as they have been presented to me. I will do my best to interpret the questions and … Read more
Let’s continue the conversation about Classroom Management in Drama. Teachers have posed many questions to us concerning management techniques. I will answer this and then request other ideas from this community. The questions are stated exactly as they have been presented to me. I will do my best to interpret the questions and provide an answer from … Read more
Let’s continue the conversation about Classroom Management in Drama. Teachers have posed many questions to us concerning management techniques. I will answer this and then request other ideas from this newsletter community and on our blog. The questions are stated exactly as they have been presented to me. I will do my best to interpret … Read more
A Management Approach to Redirect Misbehaving Actions in Drama. Young children need a way to recognize incorrect behavior choices while also feeling in control in the classroom. So much misbehavior arrives from young people – Feeling out of control – Needing attention from peers – Fear of physical, emotional, or intellectual safety – Lack of … Read more
Let’s get the conversation started about classroom management in drama. Teachers have posed many questions to us concerning management techniques including this one about group work with young students. I will answer this and then request other ideas from this newsletter community and on our blog. The questions came from you and are stated exactly … Read more