MS.

PERRY PRESENTS 

Community and Relationship

Building through Drama in
the Classroom
"All the world's a stage, and all the
men and women merely players.
They have their exits and their
entrances; And one man in his
time plays many parts"
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
 Why use
Drama in your
classroom?
 Introduction
Creating a safe space for
students to be creative, discuss
controversial topics, and to be
excited about learning is so
incredibly important in every
classroom! Drama Games can
help to build trust, a sense of
vulnerability, safety and respect
between students.  students to understand
Drama isn't just for a stage or self
proclaimed actors , it's for
everyone! Role playing gives
students the ability to embody
whoever they want, whether it be
a historical figure or just
someone so different from
themselves. Role play can help
something bigger then
themselves. 
Let's try it! 

Let's play some games!

 Pros and Cons:
A Discussion
PROS CONS
Students build community and Students may be uncomfortable
relationships to begin with
Students feel safe in your You have to SELL IT, SELL IT to
classroom students
FUN Anxiety of being in front of a
Active movement in the crowds 
classroom Fear of judgement
Role play and learning Fear of rejection by peers
through action
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HAVE A GREAT DAY 

Thanks!
MS. PERRY