Drama in the Classroom: Creative Activities for Teachers, Parents & Friends

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Summary: This book has been used by all our sixth grades.
Review: "Drama in the Classroom" has been an invaluable source of ideas for sparking the curriculum. My students and I have used lessons from this book to plan special programs. Throughout the year, in Social Studies and English, I have turned to it to guide students as they shape skits and oral presentations. The structure the lessons provide helps keep students focused as they plan and work but does not stifle their creativity. Celima Smith, 6th grade teacher, Mill Valley Middle School, Cal.

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Summary: A most valueable aid to instruction of children.
Review: "Drama in the Classroom" has been an invaluable source of ideas for sparking the curriculum. My students and I have used lessons from this book to plan special programs. Throughout the year, in Social Studies and English, I have turned to it to guide students as they shape skits and oral presentations. The structure the lessons provide helps keep students focused as they plan and work but does not stifle their creativity. Celima Smith, 6th grade teacher, Mill Valley Middle School, Cal.

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Summary: This book has been used by all our sixth grades.
Review: "Drama in the Classroom" has been an invaluable source of ideas for sparking the curriculum. My students and I have used lessons from this book to plan special programs. Throughout the year, in Social Studies and English, I have turned to it to guide students as they shape skits and oral presentations. The structure the lessons provide helps keep students focused as they plan and work but does not stifle their creativity. Celima Smith, 6th grade teacher, Mill Valley Middle School, Cal.

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Summary: I guarantee you will love this book...anyone can use it.
Review: . Spotlight has adopted this book as part of their package and it has been printed in three other languages for use in Europe. Teachers are finding it easy to use and full of a wide range or ideas. I am currently doing teacher's workshops.....wonderfully received. My e mail address is [e-mail] should you wish further information

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Summary: We all love this book and use it in our school.
Review: Polly Erion presents a drama program that is rich, varied, and in synch with the children. Drama in the Classroom is invaluable for suitable, stimulating ideas. Helen Morris, Kindergarten Teacher Tam Valley School, California

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Summary: Invaluable source for sparking the curriculum
Review: Polly Erion's creativity and imagination are demonstrated in the activities which accompany and elucidate the lessons. Her various ideas are wonderful for the development of intuition. Her years of working with children have earned her the recognition and love of thousands of children and teachers.

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Summary: This is a perfect book for every classroom teacher
Review: Polly's activities are easy to use. They teach the 'higher lessons' so desperately needed in our society and world today; cooperation, being considerate, using self-discipline and they are fun! Janice Moore, Third Grade Teacher

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Summary: drama can be excellent tool for all learning processes
Review: This book is clearly and simply written so that it is easy to understand and use. The lessons cover a wide range of activities...both to use with curriculum and to promote concentraion, and communication skills. Spotlight, Ent. is now using it as part of their package offered to teachers and schools.

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Summary: A most valueable aid to instruction of children.
Review: Though not an educator by profession, I have had extensive experience working with youth groups and have seen Polly Erion's teachings put to practical use. Results have been everything she claims and more. Obviously, her lessons were derived from many years of teaching experience.