As you have probably heard, this year we are going back to our #FUNdamentals! Of course, we never actually stopped teaching our fundamentals. After all, it's what makes our program unique and different from the rest! But this year we are really trying to put the "fun" in our fundamentals with all new plays, activities, and games that our students are positively loving! They are having so much fun in class, and learning so many valuable lessons along the way. But... what ARE the fundamentals of Drama Kids, and what makes them so much fun?
CONFIDENCE Our number one goal in Drama Kids has always been (and always will be!) to build the confidence and self-esteem of our students. Every child is capable of accomplishing great things, so we encourage each of our Drama Kids to spread their wings at their own pace in a positive and caring environment. We want each of our students to feel accomplished, proud, and excited for the next week when they leave our classroom. The most rewarding part of our job is seeing the pride and smiles on our Drama Kids' faces at dismissal time. Our praise is never fabricated - our students truly accomplish so much in just one hour each week! It takes a lot to get up on a stage and perform for an audience. Just the fact that so many of our students can get out of their comfort zone every week is a HUGE achievement! Plus, our students always give our activities and plays their all - which makes for some seriously entertaining stuff! Children of all personalities and abilities can shine on our stage. Whether your child is a jokester, a total drama Queen, or more reserved - they are sure to find their own unique voice in our class. SPEAKING SKILLS Speaking of voice - what you say is important. And how you say it makes all the difference! That's why at Drama Kids we pride ourselves in a curriculum that encourages good public speaking. It's so important that our children learn to speak eloquently and confidently at a young age. After all, the leading fear amongst adults is public speaking! Whether our students are destined for Broadway or the boardroom, they will be prepared to shine! So how do we teach our students to speak confidently? Well, our students learn all of the FUNdamentals of speech every week in class! They learn how to properly project their lines so their voices can be heard by everyone. They learn how to correctly articulate their words clearly and concisely so they can be understood by everyone. (There are no "mumble-bees" in Drama Kids!) And they learn how to express their thoughts so they can inspire everyone! CREATIVE THINKING In Drama Kids there are no wrong answers, and the possibilities are endless! We always encourage creative thinking and imagination in our classrooms, and not just with our youngest students! The creative process is a vital skill that every child should learn, because it applies to much more than just the arts. From scientists to architects, there is no shortage of creative thinking in the workforce! Our curriculum is full of creative opportunities for our students. Many of the activities we do are improvisational, and many of our scripted plays offer up plenty of creative thought. (Sometimes they don't even have an ending, and our students are able to try their hand at playwriting!) There's never just one way to play a character, and we encourage our students to explore their ideas to the fullest! TEAMWORK & LEADERSHIP Being a good team player and leader takes risk, courage, and empathy. Our classes are designed to provide opportunities for our students to work with, and to lead, their fellow classmates! Often we will have fun group work activities full of creative problem solving and collaboration. Our students must embrace each others' ideas in order to create a successful piece to perform for the class. This is no easy task, and I'm sure you could name a few adults who have trouble with this skill! ;) In class we remind our students that they are an ensemble. Our biggest rule in Drama Kids is that everyone must treat each other with respect. Our students learn to trust and encourage one another in our classroom through many ensemble-building activities and games. This is the only way we can all accomplish the GOLDEN rule of Drama Kids... to always HAVE FUN!
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