When thinking about after school activities for children, a majority of parents are often restricted to choosing a couple of activities per annum. These decisions therefore need careful consideration.
Parents should think about not only what their child likes doing, but also the benefits each activity could have on their child's growth.
Parents often view drama classes as classes in acting and performances most suited to extroverted children looking to become actors or actresses. Although drama classes can accommodate for these types of children, this view undermines what drama classes are truly about and how drama classes can help all children. This view can lead many parent's to not even consider drama classes within their decision process. They often end up deciding on a different after school activity for their kids such as singing, dancing or a musical instrument.
The benefits of drama classes for any child's future can often be much larger than most parents could anticipate. In many instances, a true understanding of the impact often does not occur until the parents see the outcomes with their own eyes.
Good drama classes offer a mix of drama activities and speaking activities. They are packed with fun and can support a child to develop communication skills, increase confidence in speaking, speak more persuasively, boost ability to improvise, boost self esteem, overcome shyness, learn leadership skills, develop awareness of social skills, be more assertive, understand people and make friends.
Each day people are judged on their speaking style and how they present themselves. Drama classes can be a great way for children to learn and practice these skills.
If you are thinking about drama classes for your child, think about some of these points:
- Does the drama school appear to be fun? Above everything, this is very important. When children enjoy what they are doing, they learn more and look forward to continuing it.
- Are the teachers experienced, skilled and qualified? Great teachers make a big difference. Check to make sure that the teachers are skilled in speaking and drama.
- If your child is not sure about participating in drama classes, ask the drama school if they can try a couple of classes first. Most kids who try it, want to keep coming back.
Parents should think about not only what their child likes doing, but also the benefits each activity could have on their child's growth.
Parents often view drama classes as classes in acting and performances most suited to extroverted children looking to become actors or actresses. Although drama classes can accommodate for these types of children, this view undermines what drama classes are truly about and how drama classes can help all children. This view can lead many parent's to not even consider drama classes within their decision process. They often end up deciding on a different after school activity for their kids such as singing, dancing or a musical instrument.
The benefits of drama classes for any child's future can often be much larger than most parents could anticipate. In many instances, a true understanding of the impact often does not occur until the parents see the outcomes with their own eyes.
Good drama classes offer a mix of drama activities and speaking activities. They are packed with fun and can support a child to develop communication skills, increase confidence in speaking, speak more persuasively, boost ability to improvise, boost self esteem, overcome shyness, learn leadership skills, develop awareness of social skills, be more assertive, understand people and make friends.
Each day people are judged on their speaking style and how they present themselves. Drama classes can be a great way for children to learn and practice these skills.
If you are thinking about drama classes for your child, think about some of these points:
- Does the drama school appear to be fun? Above everything, this is very important. When children enjoy what they are doing, they learn more and look forward to continuing it.
- Are the teachers experienced, skilled and qualified? Great teachers make a big difference. Check to make sure that the teachers are skilled in speaking and drama.
- If your child is not sure about participating in drama classes, ask the drama school if they can try a couple of classes first. Most kids who try it, want to keep coming back.
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