A teacher's guidebook of the educational drama method for the early childhood classroom

The educational drama methodology is one in which teachers challenge their students to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills when discussing real-world issues and situations. This is accomplished through the usage of several tools including puppetry and mask, pantomime, and A/B interviews. My project seeks to encourage teachers to apply this method by providing them with an educational drama backpack containing a handbook and the materials needed for each activity. The handbook itself acts as both resource guide and model unit for the educational drama method. The included unit, which has been developed and tested with a preschool class, examines four fairy tales as a way of learning about various character traits. Through the utilization of the fairy tale backpack, my project seeks to encourage teachers to learn about, try, and eventually incorporate this valuable methodology into their everyday lessons