Performing Arts Skills
Talent and Confidence
8 Ideas to Encourage Pretend Play
When kids pretend they're pirates or secret agents, or create their own characters using dolls or Lego figures, it seems like they're playing simple games—literally engaging in child's play. But what's going on when kids use their imaginations and pretend when they play is actually very complex, and very good for kids' development.
Here are some key ways imaginative play is beneficial for kids.
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25 Pretend Play Ideas
Do you have kids that love to pretend play? Pretend playing is good for their imagination, and develops vital social, language, thinking and emotional skills.
Here are some great pretend play ideas for you to try.
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How to Make a Film With Your Kids!
By now you might be struggling to find new ways to keep the little ones entertained during lockdown. We hear you. Luckily, we have a suggestion that’s both cheap and cheerful and doesn’t require stepping outside the front door – make a film with your kids!
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How to Help Your Child Be a Better Public Speaker
Public speaking happens every time we communicate in public, not just on the rare occasions we find ourselves standing behind a microphone. And as with many things in life, learning starts at home.
Some points in this article may re-enforce things you are already doing at home, whilst other may serve as nice reminders about simple things you can do with your children now to help them in their later life.
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17 Public Speaking Tips for Kids – Help Your Child Build a Strong Presentation Skills Foundation
Teaching your child how to talk or present in front of a crowd will help them harness better communication skills and build their confidence in a number of ways.
These are public speaking tips for parents to help their children develop better presentation and communication skills.
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7 Unique Acting Games for Kids: Fun, Easy, Valuable
Games are the most powerful way to learn. These acting games for kids will help naturally and effortlessly develop your kid’s acting range while having a lot of fun in the process.
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5 Helpful Home Activities for Child Actors
Mae Ross, an owner of an actor training centre, shares interesting activities for child actors to do at home during these challenging times.
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Drama Activities to Add to Our Parent Toolkit
By participating in drama games and activities, our children get the chance to develop their self-confidence and all sorts of communication skills.
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Musical Activities for Our Parent Toolkit
Music is a key element in bringing up happy, creative children. Learning an instrument can be wonderful for kids, but there are also lots of simple music-related activities we can incorporate into everyday family life. These are not only helpful for developing literacy skills, they're lots of fun too.
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20 Ways to Support Your Teens in Music
This article discusses what to say and what to do to support teens in music.
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Fun Ideas to Boost Kids’ Drama Skills at Home
There are many at home skill-boosting activities can that will allow them to get in some extra practice and have some fun between classes.
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How To Recognize Musical Talent in Your Child
Dyanne shares the signs that a child is interested in music and has musical talent.
- Piedmont Parent - Dyanne Harvey -
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Why Drama Classes Are So Good For Shy Children
This article explains how shy children can benefit from drama classes and gives 6 skills that children can develop from attending drama classes.
- Ellaslist - Alex Harmon -
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Music Activities for Kids
Make music and try something fun and different with these music activities for kids. Creatively easy to put together, these activities allow children to explore music -- along with art and a dash of creativity. Are you ready to begin your exciting musical trip?
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Gross Motor Skills and Dance
Read on for 4 aspects of your child’s motor skills that can be facilitated with dance lessons and performance of any style.
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9 Ways Parents Can Help Their Child Be Successful in Dance
This article talks about 9 ways parents can support child dancers in order for them to become successful dancers.
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