Why Dreamas is good for your child.

Every group brings a different focus; and every child brings something different to the group.
By writing the play around the group of children we have that term, the children involved are able explore their own imaginations within the protection of make-believe.
It's amazing what comes out for each child by the time the play is performed.

Children make their own contributions to the writing of the play; and learn how a play can be created.
They are encouraged to develop and use the abilities they have already, which gives them huge confidence.
We then concentrate on gaining confidence with all the skills that make a good actor, such as using their full voice, listening to the other actors, finding their character, relating what they want to say with truth and depth of feeling, and so on.
This helps children to become clearer in their own self-expression.
They also get a chance to explore feelings; why their characters might have a particular feeling, and how each character affects another.
The actual performance inspires the children to learn quickly. And, of course, it gives them huge pride to see the characters they have created come to life.

Why Dreamas is good for you.

Children spend the time letting off steam, and having their ideas taken notice of. They learn how to listen to their imaginations, and then write and put on a play themselves.
This brings hours of self-produced entertainment. Very useful for TV free family holidays!

The process of writing and putting on a play covers many areas of the school curriculum.
These include: Literacy (creative writing, grammar); History (this depends on the child's specific interests, but mythology is almost always touched upon); Design Technology.
You will be amazed at the way your child's schoolwork in general will flourish.

Your child also learns much about relating, and relationships.
In order to put on the play, your child will do exercises based on Character, and Relationships with the other actors.
So your child learns to be self-confident, as well as sensitive to others' differences.
You will get to see new sides of your child, and your child will discover new sides of themselves.