Theater- Online Resources

Kinderart
o Recommends books to help students learn about theater.
o Offers different drama exercises for students to practice drama
o Provides detailed lesson plans and materials lists
o https://www.kinderart.com/drama/
Theatrefolk
o Provides insights into acting
o Classroom management techniques
o Articles talk about how to teach acting effectively in the classroom
o https://www.theatrefolk.com/blog/category/teaching-drama/
Child Drama
o Different kinds of theater activities depending on type of activity
o Lists different kinds of resources within each activity that could be helpful
o Activities for different age groups
o http://www.childdrama.com/lessons.html
Drama Notebook
o Discusses specific goals of the first day of class
o Lesson plan is packed full of original inspiring guides, lesson plans,

printable drama activities

o Provides scripts for students
o https://www.dramanotebook.com/teach-drama-class/

Theater- Local Resources

The Michigan Theatre of Jackson

o Historic theater that presents plays
o Rent the theater for events
o Shows kids movies
o Able to be rented out for events
o 124 N. Mechanic Street Jackson, Michigan 49201
Prop Shop
o Intimate seating for small productions
o Plays put on by college students
o Back stage tour opportunities
o 106 E Main St.
Theater- Activities
Ice-breakers
o Help students get to know one another
 1. Students think of their favorite animal
2. Act out animal in class
3. Once class guesses animal, student must say their name and why they like

that animal
Learning life cycles
o Helps students remember the life cycle of a plant by acting out each part
1. Students are split into groups and each group receives a part of the life

cycle
2. Each group must come up with its own short skit/hand gestures to explain

the cycle
3. At the end, the entire class will do this together.
Scenes from a book
o Students will better understand plot and characters from a book
1. Students will receive different roles to perform
2. Some will act, others will direct, and others will make props
3. Students will perform scene at the end of the week to demonstrate their

understanding