Monday, August 5, 2024

Collaborative Communication Through Improv, 9:30 a.m., Orchestra, BHS S 1703

Improv provides a fun way for students to develop their active listening and spontaneous conversation skills. In 21st Century classrooms, where learning is active and social, teachers build a mutually supportive community in which students take turns leading and following, develop flexible thinking and build onto each other's ideas. In this workshop, Kassie Misiewicz shares strategies to incorporate drama improvisation games into the classroom to strengthen important conversation skills of eye contact, concentration, cooperation and saying "Yes, and..." to their partner's ideas. 

Acting Right Refresher, 12:30 p.m., Orchestra, BHS S 1703

This workshop reviews the What/Why/How of The Actor's Tool Box, Concentration Circle, Cooperation Challenge and Tableau in the K-4th grade classroom. This engaging, step-by-step approach empowers students to take ownership of and be responsible for their own behavior and builds the skills necessary to establish a sense of self-control, accountability, and teambuilding in your classroom. 

Collaborative Communication Through Improv, 2:00 p.m., Orchestra, BHS S 1703

Improv provides a fun way for students to develop their active listening and spontaneous conversation skills. In 21st Century classrooms, where learning is active and social, teachers build a mutually supportive community in which students take turns leading and following, develop flexible thinking and build onto each other's ideas. In this workshop, Kassie Misiewicz shares strategies to incorporate drama improvisation games into the classroom to strengthen important conversation skills of eye contact, concentration, cooperation and saying "Yes, and..." to their partner's ideas. 

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Tiny Toy Tales: A Story Box Workshop, 9:30 a.m., North Cafe

Tired of the same old read alouds? Ready to put the arts back into language arts? Tiny Toy Tales are well-known books that have been adapted for storytelling and integrate multiple curricular objectives. Stories come alive as they are told using tiny toys and props. In this workshop, participants will observe a Tiny Toy Tale, receive the materials to make their own, and have time to assemble it! 

Acting Right Refresher, 12:30 p.m., North Cafe

This workshop reviews the What/Why/How of The Actor's Tool Box, Concentration Circle, Cooperation Challenge and Tableau in the K-4th grade classroom. This engaging, step-by-step approach empowers students to take ownership of and be responsible for their own behavior and builds the skills necessary to establish a sense of self-control, accountability, and teambuilding in your classroom. 

Tiny Toy Tales: A Story Box Workshop, 2:00 p.m., North Cafe

Tired of the same old read alouds? Ready to put the arts back into language arts? Tiny Toy Tales are well-known books that have been adapted for storytelling and integrate multiple curricular objectives. Stories come alive as they are told using tiny toys and props. In this workshop, participants will observe a Tiny Toy Tale, receive the materials to make their own, and have time to assemble it!