Structure of the Day
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We work with children in their usual classes.
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Sessions are 50 - 90 minutes for KS2.
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We can work with up to five KS2 classes.
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To work with fewer classes, we can visit for just an afternoon or morning session.
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To work with more than six classes we can visit across multiple days.
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We will send you a suggested timetable when you enquire, and we can work with you to create a timetable that works for your school day.
Workshop Content
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Exploration of Stereotypes and characterisations.
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Use drama exercises and activities to imagine and explore the characters, context and topics from new angles.
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Developing good character and virtues
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Explore characterisations - movement and emotions and intentions.
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Discuss and debate the decisions of the characters.
Learning Objectives
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To think critically about the story by experiencing it first-hand.
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To expand vocabulary and develop a stronger command of spoken English.
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To develop creative ownership and the imagination by working alongside a drama specialist and education mentor.
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To explore different ways of communicating, both verbally and physically.
In Someone Else's Shoes
A fun workshop that challenges the need to rely on stereotypes.
Questions: Why we think the way we do? and Why do we make assumptions about people and thing around us?
In Someone Else's Shoes, is introduced by a practitioner "in role" as a Sergeant morphed when she puts on a pair of army boots. Children are encouraged to imagine themselves as a soldier and to do the drill.
Activites use an intresting assortment of shoes and explores being "in somone else's shoes". The shoes of friends, family and others in a range of situations.
Show Time includes: situation dramas of experinces, imaginary, factual and or personal.
These sessions are tailored to each year's group and can be focused on a particular theme of your choice. Get in touch to find out more.