End-of-Year / Back-to School Planning

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Curriculum & Lesson Planning End-of-Year / Back-to School Planning

End-of-Year Drama Project Ideas for Non-Performers

The end of the school year is a challenging time for drama teachers. Teachers are tired, students are distracted, and the curriculum doesn’t always fit the remainder of the calendar. These issues...

Curriculum & Lesson Planning

End of Year: Play Adaptation Project

The play adaptation project, where students adapt a text into a play, is a great end-of-year project for advanced drama students. It involves every aspect of the theatre process, from playwriting...

Curriculum & Lesson Planning End-of-Year / Back-to School Planning

Calling All Theatre Teachers: How do I set the stage for a successful drama class from day one?

Welcome to our video series, Calling All Theatre Teachers! In this series we’re going to answer questions that drama teachers have about stepping into a theatre program. QUESTION: This is my first...

Curriculum & Lesson Planning End-of-Year / Back-to School Planning

Calling All Theatre Teachers: What procedures do I need to set up at the beginning of the year?

Welcome to our video series, Calling All Theatre Teachers! In this series we’re going to answer questions that drama teachers have about stepping into a theatre program. QUESTION: What kind of...

Curriculum & Lesson Planning End-of-Year / Back-to School Planning

Calling All Theatre Teachers: Should I set classroom expectations or include my students?

Curriculum & Lesson Planning End-of-Year / Back-to School Planning

Calling All Theatre Teachers: How do you learn all your students' names?

Welcome to our video series, Calling All Theatre Teachers! In this series we’re going to answer questions that drama teachers have about stepping into a theatre program. QUESTION: How do you...

Curriculum & Lesson Planning End-of-Year / Back-to School Planning

Calling All Theatre Teachers: What’s the goal of first-week back-to-school games in drama class?

Welcome to our video series, Calling All Theatre Teachers! In this series we’re going to answer questions that drama teachers have about stepping into a theatre program. QUESTION: When planning...

Curriculum & Lesson Planning End-of-Year / Back-to School Planning

Be Ready for the Start of the School Year

Whether you’re a brand-new teacher or an established teacher with a couple of years of teaching under your belt, completing these five tasks will be the key to getting your school year off to a...

Curriculum & Lesson Planning End-of-Year / Back-to School Planning

7 Back-to-School Tips for Drama Teachers

Another new school year is upon us, and whether you’re brand new to teaching or a seasoned pro, Theatrefolk and the Drama Teacher Academy are here to support you on your teaching journey. The start...

Curriculum & Lesson Planning End-of-Year / Back-to School Planning

Summer Tasks for Drama Teachers

Most drama teachers find that their summers are just as busy as the school year. There are always lots of things to do. Let us help you get organized with some suggestions for tasks you can...

Curriculum & Lesson Planning End-of-Year / Back-to School Planning

Back to School Affirmations for Teachers

It’s a new school year and in the hustle and bustle of getting classrooms organized, learning students’ names, and completing all the start-of-term tasks, please take a moment to pause, breathe,...