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Kirsti Lewis

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RE: Fun Show for Kindergarteners/First Graders

Posted By Kirsti Lewis 05-06-2024 09:01
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Ken, Sounds fun! This is a collection of short shows using lighthearted stories the kindergartners may be familiar with: https://peoplelikeusdoc.com/free-resources/#flft ------------------------------ Kirsti Lewis People Like Us http://peoplelikeusdoc.com ------------------------------ We help ...

RE: Elementary Drama

Posted By Kirsti Lewis 06-15-2023 08:45
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Andee - Yes, shorter shows can be really hard to find! This collection is great for elementary performances, as includes a dozen scripts (ranging from 5-20 minutes each) if that's helpful. ------------------------------ Kirsti Lewis People Like Us http://peoplelikeusdoc.com ------------------------------ ...

RE: Advice for starting a performing arts program at a small private school

Posted By Kirsti Lewis 05-06-2023 10:18
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Hi Shannon - Do you all have an exceptional education program at your school for students with intellectual disabilities? ------------------------------ Kirsti Lewis People Like Us http://peoplelikeusdoc.com ------------------------------ We help theatre educators create more effective learning ...

RE: Wednesday Wisdom

Posted By Kirsti Lewis 02-16-2023 09:15
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Love this. Great advice! ------------------------------ Kirsti Lewis People Like Us http://peoplelikeusdoc.com ------------------------------ We help theatre educators create more effective learning environments for students with developmental disabilities. ------------------------------

RE: Short plays and monologues

Posted By Kirsti Lewis 01-27-2023 07:31
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Carolyn, This is a collection of 12 plays and musicals that's great for elementary students (also fully adaptive, so scripts can be changed around - meant to also support students with disabilities). Most are short already, but others can easily be shortened by taking out any of the dances / songs, ...

RE: A little help with a teaching situation, please

Posted By Kirsti Lewis 01-20-2023 11:26
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George, Love that you accepted the position and have helped many students gain exposure to the film industry. Congratulations on the students who have been placed at those various difference studios, too! "Supporting" students can definitely feel like a water cooler topic or buzz word that's thrown ...

RE: Community Project

Posted By Kirsti Lewis 01-10-2023 17:12
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Looks great, Annie. Thanks for sharing! Kirsti Lewis PEOPLE LIKE US, Executive Director Kirsti@PeopleLikeUsDoc.com l 863.698.1470PeopleLikeUsDoc.com

RE: Who will you inspire?

Posted By Kirsti Lewis 11-29-2022 16:01
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Thank you for sharing, Cristina! Love the part about you wanting to be the change you hoped to see in the world. Keep up the amazing work. ------------------------------ Kirsti Lewis PeopleLikeUsDoc.com ------------------------------ We help theatre educators create more effective learning environments ...

RE: Students on the spectrum

Posted By Kirsti Lewis 10-08-2022 11:15
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RE: Students on the spectrum

Posted By Kirsti Lewis 10-08-2022 07:15
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Lesley - I mean... Star Wars is pretty great. ; ) Building decision making skills will likely take time. It's only a start, but have you tried using a choice board? For instance, you could play "Gift Giving" (lesson plan & choice board attached) and inform the students that everyone has to choose ...

RE: Classroom Management

Posted By Kirsti Lewis 10-03-2022 14:54
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All of these are super fantastic strategies and you're definitely coming at it from the right angle as far as counteracting the restlessness with grounding strategies. Other ideas for proprioceptive (or body) work could include incorporating any of the following into your warmup or activity: Grounding ...

RE: Special Needs Drama Resources

Posted By Kirsti Lewis 09-29-2022 05:27
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Hey Sean - People Like Us exists to help theater educators create more effective learning environments for students with disabilities. The online courses are half theory on best practices for teaching students with intellectual disabilities, and half lesson plans with content that can be leveled down ...

RE: EdTA National Conference-- Who is going?

Posted By Kirsti Lewis 09-27-2022 15:14
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Tracey, Really looking forward to the conference! I saw you're from Atlanta, too, so I'd love to meet. I'll be at the People Like Us booth, so please come by for a visit! ------------------------------ Kirsti Lewis People Like Us, Inc. ------------------------------

RE: Diversity awareness bulletin board

Posted By Kirsti Lewis 08-29-2022 09:11
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Hi Yvette! Great thoughts and questions. There are a lot of different opinions. For instance, some people with disabilities want to be called people with disabilities. Other performers I know prefer varied abilities. I often talk about development differences (we all have different needs). This EdTA ...

RE: Therapeutic Arts in Schools

Posted By Kirsti Lewis 08-12-2022 08:56
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Thank you for sharing! Looks really valuable ------------------------------ Kirsti Lewis ------------------------------

RE: Elementary Theatre Resources

Posted By Kirsti Lewis 08-12-2022 08:55
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Jane, This packet of 15 lesson plans is a great starting point! Also some courses / more lesson plans here. ------------------------------ Kirsti Lewis ------------------------------

RE: Movement Class for 6th Graders -- need ideas

Posted By Kirsti Lewis 07-13-2022 12:07
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Hi Cora! I love your idea of including movement more than just dance - especially the stage combat! I think so many students would be engaged with that. Sending this course your way too, in case it's helpful. It is more dance-centric, but offers a lot of movement activities and lesson plans that can ...