{"product_id":"teaching-drama-to-little-ones-12-ready-to-go-lesson-plans-for-kids-age-3-7-9780692605370","title":"Teaching Drama to Little Ones: 12 Ready-to-Go Lesson Plans for Kids Age 3-7","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you find it difficult to find drama activities for preschool age children?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeaching theatre to very young children is a completely different experience than working with older kids. Their attention spans are shorter and they require games that are simple, short and active...but also provide them with the skills necessary to grow as an actor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeaching Drama to Little Ones\u003c\/strong\u003e is packed with activities that do just that. It includes 12 lesson plans specifically designed for kids age 3-7 that you can implement \u003cem\u003etoday\u003c\/em\u003e. It also includes guides on how to adapt a script and rehearse a show with this age group. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside this book you'll find: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 lessons plans packed with over 70 activities ideal for kids age 3-7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach lesson contains a Warm-Up, Focus, Voice, Movement and Imagination activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple reflection questions after every lesson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA guide to creating a script for little ones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA guide to auditioning, rehearsing and performance tips for little ones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn appendix with lyrics of simple songs for classroom use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBelow are just a few of the topics covered in the lessons: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGetting to Know You.\u003c\/strong\u003e Students will feel comfortable in a new environment, realizing that theatre class is a place where they can make new friends while learning how to sing, dance, and act.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake Believe.\u003c\/strong\u003e Students will use their imaginations to be different characters and go on make believe adventures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorking with a Partner.\u003c\/strong\u003e Students will build trust and gain confidence by learning to work with a partner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorking as a Team.\u003c\/strong\u003e Students will realize that theater involves teamwork and everyone has a role with something important to contribute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRhythm.\u003c\/strong\u003e Students will understand rhythm, be able to clap and follow a steady beat, and practice speeding up and slowing down their voices and movements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy. \u003c\/strong\u003eStudents will explore how energy is necessary when performing and learn how to control and focus using that energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmotions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Students will explore how we use emotions to show the audience what we are feeling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActions. \u003c\/strong\u003eStudents will use movement to learn the basic concepts of blocking, choreography, and stage directions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBecoming a Character. \u003c\/strong\u003eStudents will become familiar with the practice of pretending to be different characters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsing Your Voice. \u003c\/strong\u003eStudents will understand why projection and diction are necessary while singing and acting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActing Is Reacting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Students will understand that listening and reacting are just as important as speaking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePutting it Together.\u003c\/strong\u003e Students will learn how their newly developed acting skills fit together as they prepare for a final presentation or show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJessica McCuiston has worked as a teaching artist and director\/choreographer in the New York City area since 2007. 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