Give Them Roots...and Wings! a Guide to Drama in the Elementary Grades

Roots, a sense of where we come from and wings, to set us free. A practical manual for teachers trained in drama or just starting out. Classroom proved material from skilled drama teachers, aimed at the child's creative, social, and intellectual growth. The lesson plans, adaptable to your individual classroom needs from primary through upper grades, cover five areas from beginning movement to advanced story-making. Revised and expanded from Foreword through Appendix, this edition adds a section of drama in curricular areas. Related articles by drama leaders nationwide give valuable perspective. A special chapter is devoted to evaluation. Profits from the sale of this book are dedicated to the Winifred Ward Scholarship Fund and the Children's Theatre Association of America.