Drama

THIRD GRADE

This is a year of going deeper and broader - the basics have been established, and the artists are ready to plan, design, and direct their own projects. Third grade students choose which medium to use for an increasing number of projects, as more and more projects are mixed media, such as puppets and found object sculptures. By third grade, students are more independently pausing and problem-solving as they work on their projects. Students are involved in designing a display for the school hallway, learning how to curate their work. Students can independently write a simple paragraph about their work.

Drama

In the Studio, there is a designated area for drama. Students share in the telling of familiar stories, re-enact a trip they took, or simulate a visit to a place they might want to visit, such as a car wash with vehicles they created or a rocket blasting into space. In the Shared Space, students may have set times when drama is the focus, and throughout the year, they will learn how to build sets with hollow blocks and design props, how to use their body and voice, pacing, and timing. By third grade, students know how to write and read a script. They collaborate to share their drama with their classmates. This work builds confidence in children as they make presentations throughout the year to classmates and parents.