| Program Model | In Class |
| Artistic Discipline | Theatre |
| Grades | K | 1 | 2 |
| Min. residency sessions/classroom | 3 |
| Program Requirements | One designated classroom where students come to sessions, or can float from classroom to classroom. |
| Instruction Language(s) | |
| Availability Notes | Contact us about the 2023-24 school year! |
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About the Artist
Nikki, licensed K-12, specializes in Creative Dramatics Arts Integration with focus on social emotional, group dynamics and connection, she nurtures an environment where students find joy through creating and playing together, honoring their instincts.
Teaching Philosophy
To imagine- essential. Drama nurtures creative, intellectual minds, creating versatile children. Expressing emotions, ideas; both abstract and concrete, through sound, movement, and words. This foundation flows through other subjects, enhancing education.
Testimonial
"What Nikki did in my classroom is literally the most amazing thing I have ever seen. It has totally changed my perspective on my own teaching." - Megan Smith, 1st Grade, Oregon Trail
Program Description
We learn from animals. Students learn Creative Dramatic skills while investigating ecosystems and animal behaviors. Using body, voice, and imagination, students tell stories about animal details and environment characteristics. (K-2)
This 3-5 sessions residency incorporates basic creative dramatics skills that involve body movement, vocal exploration, creative storytelling, and problem solving through ensemble, partner, and independent activities. Students investigate these tools and how they are useful in communication, speaking, and creatively bringing ideas to life and story.
Body and spatial awareness, coordination, and balance techniques will be introduced through exercises and activities, encouraging safe and creative physical ways of movement while building community and enjoying imaginative social play.
-Mimicking animal characteristics/movement for design purposes and problem solving.
-Plant growth process and embodiment.
-How plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.
-Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
Focus flexibility: Can choose specific animal/ecosystem focus or keep with a broad exploration.
This 3-5 sessions residency incorporates basic creative dramatics skills that involve body movement, vocal exploration, creative storytelling, and problem solving through ensemble, partner, and independent activities. Students investigate these tools and how they are useful in communication, speaking, and creatively bringing ideas to life and story.
Body and spatial awareness, coordination, and balance techniques will be introduced through exercises and activities, encouraging safe and creative physical ways of movement while building community and enjoying imaginative social play.
-Mimicking animal characteristics/movement for design purposes and problem solving.
-Plant growth process and embodiment.
-How plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.
-Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
Focus flexibility: Can choose specific animal/ecosystem focus or keep with a broad exploration.
Keywords
Creative Dramatics Imagination Play Social Emotional Collaboration Problem-solving Story Movement Voice Body Connection
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