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Teaching Drama

Teaching drama made practical.

Explore strategies, ideas, and insights to help you plan, teach, and inspire with confidence.

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Divergent Learning in the Drama Classroom: Why Theatre Is the Perfect Place for It

Divergent Learning in the Drama Classroom: Why Theatre Is the Perfect Place for It

The Arts Remind Us of Joy and Possibility

The Arts Remind Us of Joy and Possibility

Character Study in the Drama Classroom

Character Study in the Drama Classroom

Empowering Students Through Responsibility, Trust, and Ensemble

Empowering Students Through Responsibility, Trust, and Ensemble

Lesson Plan: Using the Arts to Navigate Life

Lesson Plan: Using the Arts to Navigate Life

Top 5 Takeaways on Developing Critical Thinking Skills for Theatre

Top 5 Takeaways on Developing Critical Thinking Skills for Theatre

Advocacy: Supporting Your Drama Program

Advocacy: Supporting Your Drama Program

Top 10 Tips for Maintaining Work-Life Balance as a Theatre Teacher

Top 10 Tips for Maintaining Work-Life Balance as a Theatre Teacher

More Creative Ways to Announce Your Next Show

More Creative Ways to Announce Your Next Show

Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone: 10 Tips for Drama Teachers

Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone: 10 Tips for Drama Teachers

My Best Stress Relief Advice for the Drama Classroom

My Best Stress Relief Advice for the Drama Classroom

Building an Ensemble: Creating Community Through Non-Verbal Communication

Building an Ensemble: Creating Community Through Non-Verbal Communication

3 Ways to Put Teacher Burnout in Check

3 Ways to Put Teacher Burnout in Check

Quick Strategies to Reset Two Common Classroom Behaviours

Quick Strategies to Reset Two Common Classroom Behaviours

Starting Fresh: How to Bring New Energy and Inspiration to Your Drama Classroom After the Holidays

Starting Fresh: How to Bring New Energy and Inspiration to Your Drama Classroom After the Holidays

What I've Learned from 10 Years of Writing About Drama Education

What I've Learned from 10 Years of Writing About Drama Education

Round-Up: Essential Exercises and Great Games for Beginning Drama Students

Round-Up: Essential Exercises and Great Games for Beginning Drama Students

What Drama Teachers Need to Know About Intimacy Direction in Schools

What Drama Teachers Need to Know About Intimacy Direction in Schools

What to Do in Drama Class When Half the Students Are Absent

What to Do in Drama Class When Half the Students Are Absent

Resource: Tons of Oddly Specific Character Prompts

Resource: Tons of Oddly Specific Character Prompts