Story Circle: Description: The teacher creates a fairly ambiguous set in the classroom using the elements of theatre. The set should include (but is not limited to) things such as elements of lighting design, costuming, props, sound, characters, etc. The goal of the set is to create a space that give your students enough elements … More Story Circle
The Game of Many Things: Description: This is another good warm up for physicalization and concentration. This game involves creating “circuits” or patterns of movements, gestures or vocalizations. Gather the students in a circle. The goal is to send a movement or combination of movement and sound around the circle in varying patterns. To start … More The Game of Many Things
Tableaus & Embodied Response: Description: Students are given a subject, objective or question that they will physicalize in a static tableau. Students are divided into groups where they discuss their subject, objective or question. This can be done through either writing, brainstorming, or prompted discussions. Once the student groups have had sufficient time to come up … More Tableaus & Embodied Response
Think, Pair, Share: Description: Students are given a subject, reading, or question. Each student is given time to analyze, interpret and dissect the given topic. This can be done through either writing, brainstorming, or guided meditation. Once the student has had sufficient time to come up with their ideas on the subject they are then … More Think, Pair, Share
Cocktail Hour: Description: Students are given a subject, objective or question. Students are divided into groups where they discuss their subject, objective or question. This can be done through either writing, brainstorming, or prompted discussions. Once the student groups have had sufficient time to come up with their ideas on the subject they are sent … More Cocktail Hour
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