Curtain 1: A Guide to Creative Drama for Children 5-8 Years Old

Guide to Creative Drama for Children Volume I for children 5 to 8 years old Each of the 75 sessions is organized for the teacher with objectives, directions, use of space, vocabulary, materials, warm-up activities, group activities, detailed instructions for procedure, and follow-up activities. They utilize children's literature, stories, poetry and dramatic tradition. The sessions are organized by the calendar with timely activities for each month. Activities are suitable for students of all abilities and may be used in class or in a pull-out setting. Both books offer children experience in acting and give them models for behavior at a time in their lives when diversity of expression is crucial for their development and their self-concept. These highly professional works are grounded on Susan Dinges' leadership of Kansas City's Creative Drama Workshop for Children, which she has directed since 1952. Sessions in Volume I include: Jack and the Beanstalk; Jack-O-Lantern; Jack Frost; Thanksgiving Turkey; Christmas in the Forest; Mother Goose; Winter Carnival; Three Billy Goats Gruff; Winnie the Pooh.