Point. Click. Teach. - Elementary Theatre / Creative Drama

ABOUT ELEMENTARY THEATRE / CREATIVE DRAMAThis course is designed as a blueprint for instructors who may or may not be theatre specialists. Numerous teacher-led activities are balanced with structured progressive lessons. Concise grading rubrics are provided, based upon TEKS and national standards. This program offers a wealth of activities suitable for a specialized drama class, an after-school program, or a home school setting. Specific content related to drama is presented in a "kid friendly" way, making learning fun. Confidence building, teamwork, problem solving, and strategic thinking are employed in a playful yet structured environment. Many lessons can be adapted for use in core subjects such as social studies, language arts, and science for enhanced student engagement and retention. The use of storytelling, creative movement, improvisation, and pantomime employs multiple learning styles to develop 21st century skills of creativity, communication, and cooperation. ABOUT POINT.