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Drama Kids
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At Drama Kids, we are dedicated to supporting families through our informative and engaging blog. Our goal is to provide valuable resources and insights that empower parents and inspire children. From tips on nurturing creativity to articles about the benefits of drama education, our blog is a go-to destination for all things related to family, acting, and drama.Β
Acting Up at Home During Holiday Breaks
Β Make a Family Music Video We all watch various music videos on YouTube and have seen those adorable homemade music videos go viral, so why not try your hand at it? Pick out a song that the whole family loves, coordinate your outfits, choreograph...
Acting Skills are Life Skills
Learning how to act is more than just learning how to be an actor. According to Dr. Louis E. Catron at Appalachian State University, there are 25+ special advantages, or life skills, that students learn when they study theatre. We will break down a few of...
The Power of the Voice
Radio, podcasts, audiobooks. You might not think of these things as acting but they are! Any voice you hear where you cannot see the person speaking is a voice-over. According to Studiobinder.com, βVoice over is a production technique where a voice is...
Speaking Out Against Cyberbullying
October is National Bullying Prevention Month and along with individuals around the nation, Drama Kids unite to present a powerful message that bullying should never be a part of childhood. According to a study done by Comparitech, almost 60 percent of...
What in the World is Improv?
You might have heard your Drama Kid say that they did some improv in their class but what exactly is improv? Improvisation, or improv, is a form of live theatre in which the plot, characters, and dialogue of a game, scene, or story are made up in the moment....
Theatreβs Impact on Mental Health: How Theatre Can Help Without You Knowing
Β Your childβs mental wellbeing is extremely important. More so in this time of constant change though with the introduction of online classes for this new year, it can be tough to get the help your child might need. Luckily, you can support your...
On Camera Acting
Β TRUST Trust your instincts. Trust that you know what to do and that whatever your gut instinct or first reaction is is "right"! You are interesting, funny, engaging, smart enough without having to force anything. The camera is like a magnifying glass that...
Online Theatre Resources
Theatre does not live only in the classroom. As the great William Shakespeare wrote in his play, As You Like It, "All the world's a stage". So we want to give you some resources to help you transform your world into your very own theatrical stage! ...
Keeping Kids Sun-Safe This Summer
Summer has officially started, and we bet your kids are spending as much time as possible having fun in the sun in your backyard. While many people think of sunscreen primarily as a tool for pool days or beach trips, if kids are spending time outdoors, sun...
Summer Fun in Your Own Backyard
When the weather heats up and the humidity is high, backyard fun takes on a slightly different look than it has in the temperate spring and summer months. Even when it might be too hot for regular outdoor playing activities, there are some solutions to...
At-Home Activities to Build Your Childβs Social Skills
Social development is an extremely important part of growing up,Β and every childhood experienceΒ reinforces the things they are learning as they go. When children are going to school, interacting on the playground or attending playdates, social skills are...
Enjoy Some Bonding Time With These Family Crafts
For children, crafting is a multipurpose exerciseβthey can work on them aloneΒ to learn a variety of skillsΒ and stay entertained, or it is something you can do as a family to bond and spend some time together being creative. Collaborative crafting is a great...