Introducing Improvisation to Junior Students Building Life Skills Through Theatre

In this video, I discuss how to introduce improvisation to our junior students aged 7 to 12, emphasizing the importance of shifting their focus from "me" to "we" in collaborative exercises. I explain the theory behind improvisation, the rules we need to establish, and demonstrate the game "Park Bench" to illustrate these concepts. Throughout the lesson, I highlight the necessity of building life skills, confidence, and empathy through improvisation. I encourage teachers to monitor student engagement and provide constructive feedback after exercises. If you have any questions or need resources, please check our website for free curriculum materials.

00:00 Introduction to Improvisation
01:53 Establishing Boundaries
04:42 Explaining Park Bench Game
07:20 Rules of Improvisation
09:26 Examples of Improvisation
11:17 Park Bench Exercise
13:14 Encouraging Creativity
14:54 Teacher Example
17:51 Student Participation
20:31 Improvisation Challenges
26:12 Red Flags in Improvisation
29:20 Conclusion and Resources
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