Integrating Drama into the Curriculum
                            DRAMA IS A REHEARSAL FOR LIFE


uThere are multiple benefits to adding Drama to the curriculum:
uCommunication through verbal and non verbal channels is practiced
uNew vocabulary, new ideas, new experiences are explored
uStudents develop confidence, imagination, and creativity
uDrama is transformative, it can change our  lives, help students to become the persons they dream
of being.

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Teachers use Drama in multiple ways
uChildren can “try on” the characters in a story
uChildren can pretend to be the planets circling the sun
uChildren can pretend to be ingredients in making a recipe
uChildren can dramatize an historical event
uChildren can pretend to be letters of the alphabet
uChildren can be the numbers in a Math problem
uCan you think of ways to use Drama in teaching?
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Power of Puppets
uPuppets can explain important social and emotional lessons because they make everything a little
less personal
uPuppets are excellent tools for compassionate teaching
uPuppets can teach social skills because they grab a child’s attention instantly uChildren do not
have language skills to communicate abstract thought so they can “act out” a problem. uAs children
use puppets to communicate, they learn to see issues from another person’s point of view which
teaches them empathy. The added benefit is fun and stress relief.

My  Ideal  Me Paper Bag Puppet
uHave you ever dreamed of being taller, shorter,  smarter,having green eyes or  blonde hair ? uHave
you ever wished for an exotic look, more muscles, or captivating smile?
uToday we will make your wishes come true.
u    Project:
uReview the Ideal You supplies. Create the ideal you by giving her /him everything to make your
dreams come true. You will be asked to introduce your puppet to our class.
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