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  • 1.  Elementary Theatre Resources

    Posted 08-11-2022 09:18
    Good Morning! Our district has hired a new 2nd - 5th grade theatre/dance teacher and I'm looking for some theatre/creative movement-dance resources. I've looked at the theatrefolk drama teaching academy and the other drama teaching academy. I've heard good things about both for middle and high and that's what they seem geared to. Has anyone found this kind of approach to teaching elementary theatre? Other elementary resources? I have a lot, but I'd love to find something that's organized. 

    Thank you - Jane 


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    Jane Dewey
    Director of Arts Education
    Danville Independent Schools
    Danville, KY
    jane.dewey@danville.kyschools.us
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  • 2.  RE: Elementary Theatre Resources

    Posted 08-12-2022 08:06
    Hi Jane,

    I've always been a fan of Viola Spolin's work. She has several books, including Theater Games for the Classroom: A Teacher's Handbook . This book is fairly comprehensive and includes a variety of ages from small kids to young adults. 

    Hope this is helpful.

    Best,
    Rebecca~
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    Rebecca R. Lustig M.F.A.{she/her}
    Theatre Arts 
    Teacher/Educator/Mentor


    "The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly." -Jim Rohn



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  • 3.  RE: Elementary Theatre Resources

    Posted 08-12-2022 08:55
    Jane, 

    This packet of 15 lesson plans is a great starting point! Also some courses / more lesson plans here.

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    Kirsti Lewis
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  • 4.  RE: Elementary Theatre Resources

    Posted 08-12-2022 11:11
    I recommend my book RAISING THE CURTAIN published by perfectionlearning.com. It contains drama experiences which can be adapted for any age. I have used it when I am a teaching artist with K-6, 7-8, 9-12. 


    Gai Laing Jones
    Past President of Educational Theatre Association (EdTA), National Board Member of Educational Theatre Foundation (ETF), CETA Executive Board-VP Membership, DTASC Advocacy Director, DTA Contributor, AATE Member, AACT Member, CSUEB Field Supervisor for Pre-Service Theatre Educators, Ojai Art Center Theatre Ex Board and Director, Camp Bravo Instructor. SAG/AFTRA Member
     RAISING THE CURTAIN www.perfectionlearning.com 
     BREAK A LEG,  A LOVE LETTER TO THEATRE EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS www.gaijones.com  
    THE STUDENT ACTOR PREPARES:  ACTING FOR LIFE www.intellectbooks.com e-Book on Amazon 
    CURTAIN GOIN' UP...TRUISMS AND TIPS FOR COMMUNITY THEATER ACTORS, DIRECTORS, TECHNICIANS AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS https://www.facebook.com/GaiJonesTheatreEducator
    www.gaijones.com



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  • 5.  RE: Elementary Theatre Resources

    Posted 08-12-2022 12:04
    Hey! I teach Elementary (1-6) Drama exclusively and have a ton of resources. DramaNotebook.com is great for elementary geared things. Feel free to reach out to me and I can help them!

    Carmen


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    Carmen Teague
    Drama Teacher
    Visual and Performing Arts Magnet
    Jonesboro, AR
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