This blog focuses on Pre-school, Kindergarten and 1st grade

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Writing is a passion of mine, however the truth is I spend more time writing scenes and scripts for students to perform rather than writing about what takes place in the classroom. I hope this entry will give you a peek inside to see how the students are growing and SOARING in drama!

I have discovered a new way of uploading videos from the drama classroom. Just click on the underlined title!

Behind the scenes, in the drama classroom…

In Preschool – Otters and Lemurs

The students have been exploring their senses and stretching their imaginations. They are learning the value of warming up their bodies, and speaking with a clear and strong voice. More recently, we have been working on building our observation and memorization skills – while expressing different emotions or characters. The children love to discover and play, but their favorite time in class is often when we act out a story!

Watch the videos of the Otter Class acting out stories. Just click on!

Otters Sing Che

Otters Sing Che 2

Otters The Miller and his Donkey

Watch the videos of the Lemur Class acting out stories. Just click on!

Lemurs Sing Che

Lemurs The Miller and his Donkey

Lemurs Imagine & Move Obstacle Course

In Kindergarten – Starfish and Sea Turtles

The students are learning how to work together. One way we do this is to march like a marching band. They love the challenge! This is a great way to exercise the “collaboration” muscle and prepare for their play THE GREAT RACE. The students are practicing how and where to move on stage; learning stage directions. This is not an easy process, as five and six year olds are still figuring out their right hand from their left. We are also training ourselves to memorize material quickly and express words with expression and projection.

Starfish Memorization & Projection

Starfish Warming-up

Starfish Rehearsal for The Great Race

Sea Turtles Warming-up

Sea Turtles Working & Marching Together

Sea Turtles Rehearsal The Great Race

In 1st grade – Beluga Whales and Dolphins

By 1st grade, the students begin showing more confidence in their understanding of what is expected in the drama room. They begin to think more critically, they willingly share their imaginations, and desire to connect more realistically in their acting. Of course, there’s always time for silly moments. They are learning more physical control and how to use their bodies to express what they are saying.