We just finished our unit on drama and it was a lot of fun! I learned that drama isn't just doing a play or remembering lines, it is thinking on your feet, telling a story, and using your imagination. I also learned a lot of new games that I can use in my classroom as I think beginning of the day games, to get my class excited for the day and ready to go!
I really liked using a book and process drama activities to teach a subject, like with If you Give a Mouse a Cookie, and teaching wants and needs. I think that I will definitely use process drama and these other fun games like the Alphabet Game in my classroom to engage my students and get them out of their seats!
I think that it is important for students to have drama because number one, they are already using drama and their imagination everyday whether its at school or at home when they play with friends. I think that it is also really great to get them out of their seats, have them think on their feet and get them using their imagination. It also gives them the opportunity to not just write stories but also play them out.
I think my group did a great job on our project. What EXACTLY was expected from us wasn't the clearest, but after watching a few of the other groups go through the motions we were able to present how we were supposed to. Our book was a great one and we all put forth something to the project. I learned that you can really use any kind of process drama to go with a book. Also process drama adds to a book and brings it to life!
Marley, I'm glad you enjoyed the drama unit, and that you plan to use the games and activities in your teaching. And, you are right on about children - drama comes very naturally to them and is a great tool they naturally use to learn about their world. So, why wouldn't a great teacher want to capitalize on that?!
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