drama class

Art

• The First-grade child has learned about expressing emotions through facial expressions and body language.
• They have learned basic stage directions such as upstage, downstage, stage left, and stage right.
• They have explored different elements of design such as color, shape, and texture in creating costumes and props.
• They have learned about collaboration and teamwork by working with their classmates to create and perform short skits.

For continued development, encourage the child to explore different art forms within drama, such as puppetry or mime. They can also experiment with different materials and textures to create more intricate costumes and props. Encourage them to engage in improvisation exercises to further enhance their creativity and spontaneity on stage.

Book Recommendations

• Drama for Kids by Raina Telgemeier: This graphic novel introduces young readers to the world of drama through the story of Callie, a middle school student who loves theater.
• The Show Must Go On! by Kate Klise: This humorous chapter book follows the adventures of the loveable Griswold family as they try to save their town's theater from being demolished.
• Stage Fright on a Summer Night by Mary Pope Osborne: Part of the Magic Tree House series, this book takes Jack and Annie on a magical journey to Elizabethan England where they meet William Shakespeare and experience the excitement of performing in a play.