Plays and Reader's Theatre in Action: A Play a Day
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursClass Experience
Beginner Level
🎭 Welcome to Plays and Reader's Theatre in Action: A Play a Day 🎭 In this ongoing social club, children will enjoy the thrill of performing every class time! We will build our speaking skills and have fun interacting with others who love to perform. Each class: 🌟 will begin with a tongue twister and movement exercises 🌟 then I will share a script (or scripts) onscreen and assign parts! 🌟 we will read through the script(s) and make sure everyone feels confident with their speaking parts and can read all the words. 🌟 Then, we will get up out of our seats and PERFORM! 🎥 WHAT WILL WE BE PERFORMING? 🎥 Please see the Syllabus! Students should expect this to be a fun, worry-free, social time. We are gaining experience talking and being silly in front of our peers...and making some friends along the way. This is the perfect place for those looking to break out of their shell! 🎯 My Class Expectations: Students should be kind and courteous to one another. Students should be supportive and encouraging. Fun, laughter, and energy are always wanted and encouraged, but they should remain focused on our class content. ✅ Prerequisites: Students should be able to read on a 2nd-grade level. 🐶 My Classroom and Teaching Style: My goal is to make learning as happy 🥳 and stress-free as possible! My classroom is fast paced and interactive. It is a kind, caring, supportive, productive, silly, and just a little bit crazy kind of space! I want students to love class and enjoy showing up to learn with me. Students can only learn when they feel comfortable and safe! I provide that environment for my students, then watch as their learning soars! I will meet each student where he or she is and move them forward.
Learning Goals
Students will enjoy performing with their classmates while gaining public speaking confidence and social skills.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Dr. Seuss: I Wish That I Had Duck Feet
To begin, we will introduce ourselves and become comfortable with one another. Each class will begin with a tongue twister exercise and a few movement exercises to break the ice and get everyone warmed up. On Day 1, we will perform the book, I Wish That I Had Duck Feet. A lesser-known book, but one of his FUNNIEST when performed! The kids will love it!
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
We will begin with our tongue twister and movement exercises. Then, we will work on a scene from the beloved classic by E.B. White, Charlotte's Web. Specifically, it is the scene when Wilbur escapes his pen on the farm.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Stella LouElla's Runaway Book by Lisa Campbell Ernst
Day three will begin with our tongue twister and movement exercises. Then, we will work on a longer play based on the book by Lisa Campbell Ernst, Stella LouElla's Runaway Book.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Meteor by: Patricia Polacco
Finally, on the last day, we will perform Meteor, by Patricia Polacco. Ms. Polacco is a master storyteller whose stories just cry out to be performed!
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
All scripts will be appropriate for children of all ages.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Tennessee State University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Murray State University
🎓 My Background and Qualifications:
Hi! I'm Kimberly Baust. The kids usually call me Mrs. B! I am looking forward to getting to know you and your child.
I have a:
⭐️ B.S. and Masters degree in Elementary Education.
⭐️ Taught in the classroom for over 25 years!
⭐️ Taught in grades 3-6 during the school day
⭐️ Worked with students from K-12 after school and in the summers
⭐️ Taught in public school
⭐️ Majority of my years in the classroom were in elite private schools.
⭐️ Have been certified to teach grades K-6 in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia!
Teaching is my calling and my passion. I love to teach children and help them reach their full potential. I look forward to working with your child and getting to know them!
🎭 6+ years as assistant director for shows such as The Addams Family musical, Seussical, Wizard of Oz, Legally Blonde- and many more!
🎭 I love the stage and the confidence it gives children in their everyday lives. I hope you will join me for this fun, social club!
🥰 Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!
Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
2-8 learners per class