Whether they're coming back to their old school after summer or joining a new secondary school, confidence is essential for children to have as they enter the new academic year.
There will be new teachers, new classes and plenty of new things to learn - as well as opportunities to make friends, learn skills and step into leadership positions.
Drama is an excellent way for children to learn confidence, concentration, communication and coordination - Perform's 4 Cs. All of these skills are very important for children to learn at a young age, helping them to excel at school, at home and beyond.
Build confidence through drama before the first day of term
A new school year brings excitement and nerves in equal measure. Drama classes help children to hone the confidence they need to attend school without worrying about how they express themselves. From putting their hands up in class to volunteering for leadership roles, drama gives children a set of skills to tap into when they need them.
Perform's holiday courses run through the summer and during half-terms. Fun-packed days of drama, dancing and singing, ending in a final performance for friends and family, are the ideal way for children to keep up their confidence outside of the school term. Small groups ensure children have the opportunity for solos and important roles if they want to take them on, with fun games to inspire imagination.
For children who might be attending interviews for secondary school in autumn, improving their public speaking is an excellent way to ensure they express themselves clearly and confidently. Perform offers free trials for all of our online LAMDA classes, so you can see if your child could benefit from online classes in Acting or Public Speaking yourself.
Improve concentration in the classroom with focus-based games
Drama classes aren't just energetic play, they also involve focus on the teacher, on communication and on listening to fellow classmates. The games the children play in drama class are designed to significantly improve children's attention at school - you can find out more about them here. Perform works on self-control, so children can listen, process and respond - quick thinking without the chaos!
Encourage clear communication that clicks
Speaking and listening are incredibly key elements of the performing arts. In drama class, children don't just learn when to speak and when to listen, but they learn vocal control. Using the right volume and tone at the right time is a skill that'll serve them well in the classroom, as well as on the playground (and at home)!
Perform is all about helping children shine - so whilst more confident children learn how to hone their speaking skills, shy children are given the tools and opportunity to step into the spotlight.
Develop coordination through core balance and stability
A new year means new activities and sadly, plenty of chances for injury.
Drama classes help children to get familiar with how they move their bodies, through dance and beyond. Perform's rapid reaction games and yoga-inspired mirroring exercises help children to develop coordination as they grow, reducing chances of injury.
Drama classes also work to improve posture, giving children the confidence to do everything from walking into a room to participating in physical activities at school.
If you'd like to see how Perform drama classes can prepare your child for secondary school, book a free trial class here.
