Self-expression/storytelling

Hosted by Elien, assisted by Aletia

Lesson Plan:

What to Bring: Have your child bring a favorite book, a story (existing or original) or song that they would like to act out and perform by themselves or with others. Empathy and how we relate ourselves with others is an integral part in our kids’ social dynamics. It may be innate and so natural for some kids, and for others; it’s a skill that Students will be taught how to express their thoughts, feelings and emotions using non-verbal communication. This class will equally focus on how to read and interpret facial expression, gestures and how to read body language.

Emphasize will be on the uniqueness of each child and their individual way they express and relate to others. They will learn basic skills in performing such as improvisation, stage presence, upstaging, as well as respecting fellow actors and what to do if you make a mistake (“Just keep swimming, just keep swimming…”).

This class is creative and loads of fun. Students, prepare to open your hearts, your mind and become anything!

9:45AM-10:15AM Drop off/Free play/Snack time
10:15AM – Class in session

• Class introductions and sharing
• Go over class schedule and rules of the class
• Respecting fellow actors

10:30AM – 12noon Class instructions/exercises

• “Follow Me,” exercise w/partner
• “Facial Expressions,” students will express a thought, emotion or feeling to the class using only facial expressions. Class will interpret performance.
• “Talk to the hand cause the face ain’t listening” performing non verbal body language and reading body language and gestures

12 Noon to 1PM – Lunch and Free play
1PM – 2:45PM Story telling with books, scripts, songs and improvisations. (This part of the class is a continuum for the last class of the summer where the student will perform in small groups or individually, their chose.)
2:45PM to 3PM Closing meeting