Pools are a favorite destination to cool off from the sweltering summer heat. While it’s fun to splash around, it's also important to follow all posted rules and pay attention to any children when around bodies of water. Adults need to be extra vigilant to protect any...

There is just something incredible about introducing kids to the stage for the first time and watching them express themselves in their own unique way. Whether you have sent your child to a Drama Kids summer camp for years, are considering one for the first time, or...

…Break a leg! The Value of Drama By: Staci Sabarsky Break a leg was this week’s Drama Kids Phrase of the Week!  Since this was the week of Parent Presentations, we thought we would introduce this idea to the students.  Theater folk are very superstitious, and many...

Throughout May, Better Hearing and Speech Month aims to raise awareness concerning disorders of speech, hearing, voice, and language. Communication disorders can develop at any point during a lifetime. The causes vary, too. Sometimes disorders appear at birth,...

Test anxiety can be crippling, especially in states where standardized testing can take place for children as young as kindergarten. So here are some tips to help manage that stress: Use Positive Reinforcement Acknowledge that testing is coming up and encourage your...

Children need sunlight on their skin for their bodies to make vitamin D as they get about 80% of their vitamin D this way. But It only takes a little time in the sun for most people to get the vitamin D they need. So how do you get your child the vital sun exposure...

Thank you to Staci Sabarsky, a former FL Drama Kids of Hillsborough County teacher, for writing this wonderful article. Don’t just stand there, stand out-- was this week’s Drama Kids Phrase of the Week (POW)!  As we began discussing the spring plays with students this...

Daylight savings can seriously mess up a solidified sleep schedule but here are 3 ways to help your child get acclimated to the Springtime change: Take It Slow  It takes some time to adapt to that loss of sleep, so don't just set the clock forward an hour one night...

Though it may seem simple: over-the-top characters, brightly-colored costumes, a simple plot borrowed from a children’s book and maybe a catchy song or two; studies have found that children’s theater and actively participating in creative drama has a powerful impact...

Drama Kids classes help children explore their imagination through many different theater activities but did you know that there are games that students can bring home! Theater games are a fun way to connect as a family and bring creativity to life together! Here are...