Allen Elementary- Kindergarten Quarter 2 2017

Ms. Duran and Ms. Davies (10/12, 10/25, 11/9, 11/30, 12/14)

Theatre Games Learned

Energy Ball

In a large circle, all students hold their hands up, palms facing each other. Students imagine that they are holding a ball of energy. One students creates an energy ball and toss it to another student across the circle. Students can make their energy balls move quickly, or very slowly. They can be large or tiny. Students receiving the energy ball can transform the ball before tossing it to another student. 

Movement Journey/Space Walk

This activity helps actors to get to know their space as well as practice using their bodies in different ways. Establish clearly defined boundaries for the players to stay inside. Have players move about the room, paying attention to the space around them.  

Guided Imagery

Have students find a place in the playing area to lie down. Dim the light and then talk the kids through an imaginative journey. Encourage students to use their imaginations to be ‘in’ the story. Every journey should include the five senses and end with the character in reflection. When the journey is over, go around the circle and ask kids to share their experience. Each person will have a different take on the same story. Point out that each story belongs to the person imagining it. This is where stories come from. 
Back Dancing

Students are put in pairs and  spread out in the room. Invite actors to stand back to back, and dance to different kinds of music with their backs touching at all times. This is a great activity for developing trust among group members. 

* some theater games are adapted from Drama Notebook Curriculum 

Songs Learned

Songs with movement are a great way for students to learn rhythm and responsible actor behavior. Students are filmed on an iPad or on Mr. Chip (the custodian)'s camera and watch their performance immediately after to identify who is being a responsible actor and what that looks like. 

These "informances" are taught and filmed within the 70 minute session. 

3 Fat Turkeys
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Trepak Dance

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CCSS. Theatre. Kindergarten

• 1.2 Identify differences between real people and imaginary characters.
• 2.1 Perform imitative movements, rhythmical activities, and theatre games (freeze, statues, and mirrors).
• 4.1 Respond appropriately to a theatrical experience as an audience member.
• 5.2 Demonstrate the ability to participate cooperatively in performing a pantomime or dramatizing a story.