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We will be integrating film into this drama performance with the 2nd graders.

2nd Grade, Improvisation, Pantomime, Science, Tableau
Women’s Rights

Women’s Rights

The fifth grade classes are always a little political at one of my schools. This year, the kids are tackling women’s rights and women’s history.

5th Grade, Drama Skills, Social Studies, Tableau
Teacher Come Home

Teacher Come Home

First Grade Lesson about Landmarks

1st Grade, Pantomime, Social Studies, Tableau
America at War

America at War

Every year, the sixth graders at one of my schools embarks on a poetry and choral reading project to celebrate Veteran’s Day. This is near and dear to my heart because both of my brothers (twins) are veterans. Students learn poems from WWI, WWII, the …

6th Grade, Choral Reading, Social Studies, Tableau
Stepping Stones

Stepping Stones

So the 4th grade teacher wanted me to help the kids create a play that would integrate with her social studies curriculum. I chose this book for a few reasons. First, Utah has a very large refugee population. Second, a lot of refugee stories mirror …

3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Social Studies, Tableau