Drama in the Classroom: Creative Activities for Teachers, Parents and Friends [Paperback]

Polly Erion (Author), John C. Lewis (Illustrator)

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Review

Drama is not just play acting, it includes creative activities, conceptual learning, and whole body involvement. Drama helps all children gain confidence and a better sense of self. Adult and child alike are involved in both teaching and learning through the process of intuitive discovery. The activities included in Drama In The Classroom can be used as an adjunct or even an integral part of a regular curriculum. Parents at home, working and playing with their children, or adults seeking more creativity in their lives, will also enjoy and benefit from the exercises. Through dramatic activities, young people can find their true and unique selves; appreciate the talents and needs of others; feel the satisfaction of working successfully with a group; develop skills which will be useful for other endeavors; help add meaning to factual material; and provide a safe working atmosphere that is as free as possible from anxiety and competition. Drama In The Classroom features 76 original lessons including a variety of activities for grades K-8; a question and answer section; specific goals, readiness activities, step-by-step procedures, and evaluations for each lesson. Drama In The Classroom is as appropriate and effective for home schooling collaborations as it is for public school classes. -- Midwest Book Review

Product Details

• Paperback: 178 pages
• Publisher: Lost Coast Press (January 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1882897048
• ISBN-13: 978-1882897049
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,089,499 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Author Polly Erion has an extensive background as a teacher and drama specialist. Her creative activities for children teach invaluable lessons in cooperation, self-discipline, and consideration for others.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a perfect book for every classroom teacher, December 12, 1998

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This review is from: Drama in the Classroom: Creative Activities for Teachers, Parents and Friends (Paperback)

Polly's activities are easy to use. They teach the 'higher lessons' so desperately needed in our society and world today; cooperation, being considerate, using self-discipline and they are fun! Janice Moore, Third Grade Teacher

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We all love this book and use it in our school., December 25, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Drama in the Classroom: Creative Activities for Teachers, Parents and Friends (Paperback)

Polly Erion presents a drama program that is rich, varied, and in synch with the children. Drama in the Classroom is invaluable for suitable, stimulating ideas. Helen Morris, Kindergarten Teacher Tam Valley School, California

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book has been used by all our sixth grades., December 25, 1998

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This review is from: Drama in the Classroom: Creative Activities for Teachers, Parents and Friends (Paperback)

"Drama in the Classroom" has been an invaluable source of ideas for sparking the curriculum. My students and I have used lessons from this book to plan special programs. Throughout the year, in Social Studies and English, I have turned to it to guide students as they shape skits and oral presentations. The structure the lessons provide helps keep students focused as they plan and work but does not stifle their creativity. Celima Smith, 6th grade teacher, Mill Valley Middle School, Cal.