Palm Valley

The Benefits of Theatre in Elementary School

Self-Confidence: Taking risks in class and performing for an audience teach students to trust their ideas and abilities. This confidence will apply in nearly every aspect of their future.
Cooperation/Collaboration: Theatre combines the creative ideas and abilities from its participates
Imagination: In s world addicted to technology, theatre provides an outlet for making creative choices. Thinking new ideas, and interpreting the material in expressive ways that are the essence of drama
Empathy & Tolerance: Acting roles from different situation, time periods, and cultures promotes compassion and tolerance for others
Concentration: Playing, practicing, and performing develops a sustained focus of mind, body and voice which helps with other areas of life including school
Communication Skills: Drama enhances verbal and nonverbal expression ideas. It improves voice projection, articulation, fluency of language, and persuasive speech.
Problem Solving: Students learn to communicate the who, what, where, when, and why to the audience. Improvisation fosters quick-thinking solutions, which leads to greater adaptability in life
Trust: the social interaction and risk taking in drama develop trust in self, others, and the process.
Memory: Rehearsing and performing the words, movement, and cues strengthen this skill like a muscle