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Did you know that drama lessons help to support many other academic skills, as well as personal skills? Through singing, dancing and acting your child will build their confidence, improve their communication skills and boost their creativity.
I have teamed up with an independent school in Hampshire to explore more of the benefits that drama lessons have to offer…
Drama boosts confidence
Drama classes are great for building confidence. Speaking clearly and confidently doesn’t come naturally to all children. However, these skills can be learnt and practised through drama. Drama lessons often require children to perform in front of their classmates; which is an ideal way to build confidence. It gives students an opportunity to step out of their comfort zone in a safe and structured environment.
Drama encourages teamwork
Drama lessons encourage teamwork within a class. The ability to work as part of a team is an essential skill for children to learn, because it helps them to form friendships and put differences aside in order to reach a goal. Furthermore, in drama students will experience different opinions and perspectives, as well as receive feedback and advice.
Drama improves literacy skills
During drama lessons, children often use a script to learn the lines of a performance. Not only will this help to improve your child’s reading skills, but it will also extend their vocabulary and improve their pronunciation. Script reading and writing exercises will also help to enhance your child’s spelling and punctuation.
Drama offers new experiences
For those children who do not feel comfortable in the spotlight, there are other important tasks they can take part in behind the scenes. For instance, they could help to make costumes or get involved in set design. School shows also provide an opportunity for students to help with lighting and sound. Furthermore, children will learn about famous plays and movies and may even get into scriptwriting.
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