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The first workshop looked at ACE, or "Adverse Childhood Experiences," as participants explored ways to identify and diffuse trauma related triggers in a virtual or in-person classroom. Teachers also learned immediately applicable tools they could use for self-care in their daily practice. The first training tapped into emotions of several participants as they felt validated for the steps they were already taking to teach in a virtual environment.
We are always looking to support teachers, students, and learning through the arts. If you would like to explore professional development tailored to your school’s needs, let's talk!We are here to support you and will do all we can to make it happen. Meanwhile, let's keep making lemonade!
Join an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father as they reimagine the story of a tiny snail’s incredible trip around the world, inspired by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved picture book.
Turn out the lights in your home to get the full experience! This glow-in-the-dark performance features spectacular characters created out of unique lightwire technology. A lonely scientist with magical powers creates a friendly dinosaur named Darwin who wanders from home, discovering a world of unique and visually dazzling creatures.
History and tradition come to life in the dances and customs of the Plains Indian tribes. Wearing traditional regalia, the performers use American Indian sign language, dance, singing, and drumming to reveal the empowering and inspiring nature of Plains Indian culture.
In this empowering residency, students use a compelling array of acting fundamentals to analyze and enact grade-specific stories, which reinforce the pillars of social emotional learning and inspire bravery in the face of adversity. Coping with bullying is specifically addressed, and through a superhero role-playing game, students practice transforming fear into courage. The residency concludes with students creating short performances demonstrating their learning, as well as a pledge to uphold the principles of a bully-free classroom.
Tuesday, April 13
4:00-6:00pm Instructor: Hannah Keefer Grades 6-12 Subjects: ELA, Drama
Adapting literature for the stage is a simple and powerful way to engage middle and high schoolers with the text. This workshop introduces techniques to help your students script and stage whatever you’re reading together in your classroom, whether in-person or virtually! While the text utilized is geared towards middle and high school students, this strategy is also effective with texts for younger readers.
Tuesday, April 27
4:00-6:00pm Instructor: Hannah Keefer Grades 6-12 Subjects: ELA, Drama
Sometimes a direct adaptation is not the most appropriate choice for a book, especially when approaching memoirs, poems, and other nonfiction. Thematic adaptation uses the book as a jumping-off point to create a brand-new theatrical piece exploring the same themes. This workshop will focus on techniques that work best for this adaptation method. This strategy explored is also suited for texts for younger readers.
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