What drama education can teach your kids

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What Drama Education

CAN TEACH YOUR KIDS


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One of kids’ favorite activities at summer day camp, drama classes offer loads of benefits to kids of all ages.


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From boosting self-confidence to learning to work cooperatively and improving social skills, theatrical education is a fun-filled way to learn and grow.


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Kids at day camp, after-school programs and community theaters make new friends, develop new skills and have a great deal of fun!


SUPER SOCIAL BOOST


For shy kids in particular, being a part of a structured social environment like acting class can be a huge boost for social skills and an excellent way to make friends.


Youngsters who tend to hang back in a more free-wheeling atmosphere fare much better when they’re part of an activity or project where they have an assigned role.


In play production, each actor, stage hand, writer or prop person has his own specific role, making a cohesive and comfortably social group of kids working toward a common goal.


An activity like summer day camp acting class might just be the key to getting your quiet, retiring youngster to break out of her shell in a big, happy way.


LOADS OF FUN AND SO MUCH MORE


Being a part of a play is an awesome experience for kids, but while they’re having a blast hamming it up on stage they’re also: boosting future academic performance honing public speaking skills gaining experience with critical thinking


Once your child gets that coveted role, they need to: start studying scenes learning lines figuring out more complicated skills like evaluating their character’s motivation


Additionally, many theater schools and children’s acting workshops present timeless classics like Peter Pan or Tom Sawyer, giving kids a priceless introduction to classic children’s literature.


NOT JUST FOR THE LIFE OF THE PARTY


We tend to think of kids who are into acting as outgoing and attention-seeking, but even shy youngsters can benefit from treading the boards.

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LEARNING TO DEAL WITH ADVERSITY


Even if your child is a natural-born ham, he won’t necessarily win the plum role in the school play.


Occasional disappointment is inevitable, and it’s important for kids to learn how to deal constructively with the inevitable bumps in the road.


Encourage your youngster to ask for constructive and specific pointers from teachers and directors on how to perform better.


Learning to accept constructive criticism can help in all areas of a kid’s life, from school to social situations and athletic teams.


Youngsters who can work on their weaknesses in any area can dramatically increase their potential for success in so many endeavors.


Let your kids enjoy the experience of drama classes at Maplewood Summer Day Camp.


Experienced staf f will keep your child both safe and busy with ar ts and craf ts, games, water spor ts, gymnastics and more.


Visit the site at http:// www.maplewoodyearround.com to see the fun your child will have at Maplewood Summer Day Camp.


Maplewood Countr y Day Camp and Enrichment Center 150 Foundr y St. (Route 106) PO Box 88 (Mailing) South Easton, MA 02375 Email: info@maplewoodyearround.com Telephone: (508) 238-2387 FAX: (508) 238-1154


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