Building community within a learning environment is an invaluable experience that will engage, surprise, and inspire students. Utilizing drama/theatre strategies (pantomime and improvisation) strengthen your classroom community and is an excellent catalyst for demonstrating collaboration, effective communication, and joyful learning. The basic structure of this lesson consists of a warm up, main activity, and closing reflection.

Discover the captivating journey of Mr. Mike's 3rd grade class as they blend music, drama, and English Language Arts to bring 'The Tortoise and the Hare' to life at Jazz Fest 2023, showcasing their newfound knowledge of dynamics, tempo, timbre, pantomime, tableau, improvisation, dialogue, and stage performance.