Philosophy of this Drama/Learning Program

Organizing Philosophy of this Drama/Learning Program by Karen Erickson Drama is an organized exploration into self-awareness and self-expression using movement, rhythm, verbalization, and role-playing.  It creates an environment that allows the participant to safely explore his/her own feelings, behavior, and ideas.  Students learn to create new perspectives from familiar actions, stretch the imagination, and share … Read more

Five Word Focus for Drama Skills

Five Word Focus: a FREE resource There are three fundamental tools in drama: mind, body, and voice.  These tools take center stage, especially for novices embarking on their artistic journey.  Interconnected with these tools are five foundational skills in drama: concentration, imagination, transformation, imitation, and collaboration.  These five words form the Five Word Focus.  Read about these … Read more

Lone Bear – a FREE drama story

Lone Bear – a FREE Drama story Friendship is explored in this tale inspired by “The Caveman” story [requires membership].  Play them both. We offer many resources for teachers, teaching artists, and others wanting to integrate drama into their teaching.  The following original story was written specifically for use in drama.  Have fun adapting it to meet … Read more

Earth, Sun, and Moon – a FREE drama story

Earth, Sun, and Moon – a FREE Drama story OneStopDramaShop.com offers many resources for teachers, teaching artists, and others wanting to integrate drama into their teaching.  The following original story was written specifically for use in drama. Have fun adapting it to meet the interests of your own students. Our subscription materials align with National Core … Read more

Types of Conflict Poster

Download this FREE poster to learn about Types of Conflict in Drama.  Join today to visit exclusive member-only pages on OneStopDramaShop.com where you will find a classroom-tested curriculum with clear, simple implementation strategies. These also include ideas for creating your own lessons, support materials for classroom management, assessments, student engagement, and teaching techniques.  A special welcome for our subscribers: … Read more

Collaborate Poster

Download this FREE poster for Collaboration Tips.  Join today to visit exclusive member-only pages on OneStopDramaShop.com where you will find a classroom-tested curriculum with clear, simple implementation strategies. These also include ideas for creating your own lessons, support materials for classroom management, assessments, student engagement, and teaching techniques.  A special welcome for our subscribers: accept this FREE download with … Read more