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In our Childhood Studies Core class, we discussed the Community of Inquiry (CoI) and P4C (Philosophy for Children). These are both methods that encourage children to think critically and engage in meaningful discussions. I see a connection between CoI and P4C and the drama activities we did this week. Both methods encourage active participation and critical thinking, helping children understand themselves and the world around them. Drama can be used as a tool within CoI and P4C to engage children in storytelling and discussions about emotions, ethical dilemmas, and social issues.
Week 5 Reflection: Using Body Movement to Tell Stories
This week’s activities really focused on using body movements to tell stories, and it was a powerful experience. We began with warm-ups, where we moved faster or slower and acted out emotions we had written down on paper. It showed me how much emotion and meaning can be conveyed through physical movement.
The activity where we acted out stories using only our bodies was particularly memorable. I realised that young children often express themselves more easily through movement than with words, so I will need to be creative in using body language to help them tell stories. This approach is especially useful for children who may struggle to express themselves verbally.
We also created our own stories and used props like hula hoops to act them out. This activity helped me see how drama can make storytelling more interactive. It also made me think about how I can use simple props in the classroom to help children act out stories, making it more fun and engaging.
The challenge for me this week was figuring out how to convey more complex emotions and stories using only physical actions. However, it was also a breakthrough because I realised that sometimes simple, clear movements can be more powerful than complicated ones. It was a good reminder that less is often more, especially when working with younger children.
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