Connecting with your kids through drama
Many drama classes these days are designed for children. This is a positive thing because drama can be used as a tool to communicate with your kid in ways that you might not have ever considered before. Drama lessons provide an opportunity to open up dialogue between parent and child about their feelings and their world. There is also the added bonus of improving communication skills which will come in handy later on in life!
A drama class can be an opportunity for you and your children to connect with each other in new ways. The activity of drama is one that encourages the expression of feelings, ideas and points of view through body language or movement as well as voice inflection or physicality. This type of unspoken communication helps develop empathy, which will help your child understand what others are feeling when words aren’t enough. It also gives them a chance to roleplay scenarios they may face themselves so they feel more confident about dealing with complex situations should those arise later on.
Drama teaches children to understand others and how they feel by using their imagination. Children express themselves through drama, making it a great way for parent and child to bond! It’s also wonderful for kids who struggle with expressing emotions verbally as drama gives them an outlet that is safe and allows them to communicate in ways they may not have been able to before.
Drama instills confidence in children to express themselves and their feelings. Drama helps children learn to express themselves freely without fear of judgement or criticism from peers. With drama skills under their belt, kids will feel more confident about speaking out when they need to – whether it’s sharing what they think at school or standing up for a friend who is being bullied.
As children become better communicators with drama , they will also find that drama helps them become better communicators in other parts of their lives, such as school and social situations.
Conclusion
Drama opens doors to difficult conversations between parents and children through the use of roleplay and imagination in order for parents to teach children difficult concepts that may be hard for children to grasp at a young age. Through the use of scenarios, drama can help convey the same messages, while still allowing your child to have fun.
Beyond improving communication, drama also provides many other developmental benefits to children. Check them out in our other articles.
