Lessons from High School Musicals
My appreciation of musicals started with The Sound of Music soundtrack. As a child, I listened to the entire album. I branched out to other musicals discovering they comprised ...
Drama and Dance
It Takes Two to Tango
Imagine a gymnasium filled with a grade seven students. They’re scattered around the room in mixed pairs of girls and boys. They’re holding hands. They’re looking each other ...
Drama: The Ball Toss Name Game
This classic game is a great way to break the ice while keeping students active.
Drama Game: Guess Who?
Students can learn something interesting about classmates that might have taken all year to discover
Drama: Circle Name Game
A simple way to start creating a sense of community among students is through icebreakers, such as variations of the ‘name game.’
Teachers Learn the Two-Step
For students who can’t communicate very well in traditional ways—through written tests, essays, and exercises—dance is one way for them to share feelings.
Field Trips: Dramatic Arts
An excursion for your next dramatic arts lesson is the perfect opportunity to present students with an experience that is filled with both learning and excitement.