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Preparing Kids for the Spotlight

Preparing Kids for the Spotlight

Sean McKay

Confidence-Building Tips for Young Performers It’s showtime season! Drive around your city in February and March and you’ll be hard pressed to find a school marquee without a show title...

Preparing Kids for the Spotlight

Sean McKay

Confidence-Building Tips for Young Performers It’s showtime season! Drive around your city in February and March and you’ll be hard pressed to find a school marquee without a show title...

Summer & After-School Programs: How Theater Arts Can Bridge the Learning Gap

Summer & After-School Programs: How Theater Arts Can Bridge the Learning Gap

Sean McKay

The pandemic disrupted education in ways no one could have anticipated, leaving students with academic and social-emotional gaps. High-quality summer and after-school programs have emerged as a critical solution, providing...

Summer & After-School Programs: How Theater Arts Can Bridge the Learning Gap

Sean McKay

The pandemic disrupted education in ways no one could have anticipated, leaving students with academic and social-emotional gaps. High-quality summer and after-school programs have emerged as a critical solution, providing...

The Role of Theater Arts in a STEAM Curriculum for Elementary School

The Role of Theater Arts in a STEAM Curriculum for Elementary School

Sean McKay

When we think of STEAM education—Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics—subjects like robotics, coding, or visual art often take center stage. But what about theater arts? As an essential component...

The Role of Theater Arts in a STEAM Curriculum for Elementary School

Sean McKay

When we think of STEAM education—Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics—subjects like robotics, coding, or visual art often take center stage. But what about theater arts? As an essential component...

Calming Childhood Anxiety with Arts Activities for Social-Emotional Learning

Calming Childhood Anxiety with Arts Activities for Social-Emotional Learning

Sean McKay

“Oh, my gosh, I'm so sorry! I can get ahead of myself. I'm Anxiety, one of Riley's new emotions, and we are all super jazzed to be here. Where can...

Calming Childhood Anxiety with Arts Activities for Social-Emotional Learning

Sean McKay

“Oh, my gosh, I'm so sorry! I can get ahead of myself. I'm Anxiety, one of Riley's new emotions, and we are all super jazzed to be here. Where can...

The Benefits of Drama, Theater, and Performing Plays in Elementary Schools

The Benefits of Drama, Theater, and Performing Plays in Elementary Schools

Sean McKay

There's something truly magical about seeing a shy, quiet, and not particularly outgoing student blossom when given the opportunity to explore a hidden talent. It’s one of those joyful moments...

The Benefits of Drama, Theater, and Performing Plays in Elementary Schools

Sean McKay

There's something truly magical about seeing a shy, quiet, and not particularly outgoing student blossom when given the opportunity to explore a hidden talent. It’s one of those joyful moments...

Using Picture Books to Bring Role Play, Drama and SEL Into Your Classroom

Using Picture Books to Bring Role Play, Drama and SEL Into Your Classroom

Susan Chodakiewitz

Picture books, role play and theater are powerful tools for learning. Through role play students develop deeper understanding about themselves and others. By improvising a scene, a dialogue, or a...

Using Picture Books to Bring Role Play, Drama and SEL Into Your Classroom

Susan Chodakiewitz

Picture books, role play and theater are powerful tools for learning. Through role play students develop deeper understanding about themselves and others. By improvising a scene, a dialogue, or a...