2. • An informal, improvisational, non-
exhibitional, process-centered form of
drama in which participants are guided
by a leader to imagine, enact, and
reflect upon human experiences
through role-play, improvisation,
pantomime, movement, and sound.
(American Alliance for Theatre and
Education: www.aate.org)

3. • It is “incorporating theatrical
components and dramatic exploration
into educational settings to support
the child’s natural tendency to learn
through play.”
(PTM Creative Dramatics Program
mission statement)

4. It is a distinct discipline, art form,
teaching tool and educational
process for teaching and learning;
it is a hybrid between theatre and
education.
(Nellie McCaslin's Creative Drama in the
Classroom and Beyond.)

6. • Social Skills
• Individual Growth and
Development

8. • Affirms that all people can play, that all
people can succeed at it, and that all
people are creative; has no right or wrong
answers.
• Develops people, is not a product; has
experience and not performance as the
goal.
• Promotes physical, mental and emotional
learning.

9. • Supports concentration, imagination,
problem solving, and critical thinking.
• Fosters empathy, cooperation, and
compromise.
• Cultivates self-control, initiative, and self-
esteem.
• Helps children absorb, process, and retain
concepts.

10. • Develops communication and language
skills, breath awareness, and voice control.
• Enhances physical control and awareness;
develops gross and fine motor skills.
• Encourages theatre and art appreciation,
provides accessibility; debunks the myth
that only actors can use drama.

11. • Requires only space, leadership,
imagination, and participation; is
inexpensive and uncomplicated.
• Invigorates any subject, but can also be a
subject unto itself.

13. • Action/Movement
• Sensory Exploration
• Emotional Awareness/Empathy
• Stories/Storytelling
• Dramatic Play/Improvisation
• Character Development/Role Playing
• Interaction/Cooperation/Negotiation
• Masks/Puppets

14. • Museum Exhibits
• Theater and Improvisation Games or
Exercises
• Books or Poems
• Folk Tales, Fables, Fairy Tales, Legends or
Myths
• Visual Arts: paintings, photographs,
sculpture, architecture
• Location or Event--historical,

15. • Scientific Processes or Natural
Phenomena
• Songs or Music
• Sports
• Mathematical Pattern and Sequence
• Feelings and Emotions
• Dance, Rhythm and Movement

16. • Body
• Voice
• Imagination
• Concentration
• Cooperation

18. • Flexible?
• Physical?
• Fun?

19. • Imagination
• Innovation
• Improvisation

20. • Communication
• Cooperation
• Creativity

21. • Practical
• Prepared