The one aspect of homeschooling which is often neglected is socialisation and communication skills. The Helen O’Grady Drama Academy gives children a fantastic opportunity to learn these skills in a kind, nurturing environment.
What is more, as part of the home school syllabus, children are expected to attend after school activities and this highly educational programme can form part of the package for this alternative education option.
So what does drama actually do for children.
Drama enables children to be confident when communicating with other children and adults. These skills of communication can be taught such as looking someone in the eye when you are speaking and learning to engage in conversation. Many shy or children lacking in confidence find just this simple aspect of communication hard and the Helen O’Grady Drama Academy’s programme opens children up in a remarkable way.
Also the reason many homeschool parents decide on this option is they want to give their children a more rounded and holistic education. Part of this education involves using the right brain as well as the left brain. Right-brained thinking or lateral thinking skills are very much neglected in the main stream schools these days. Providing children with lots of stimulation in this regard, really does enhance their abilities and drama at the Helen O’Grady Drama Academy really activities children’s imagination.
Another aspect which also forms part of this amazing programme, is developing confidence in spontaneity. People who have spontaneity in speech and can speak off the cuff in front of others have a unique skill indeed. To be able to speak without having mental blanks due to fear of public speaking will enable children to eventually succeed in their chose careers.
For more information about how the Helen O’Grady Drama Academy can help your home schooled child, contact us on 021 6747478
www.dramaafrica.com
What is more, as part of the home school syllabus, children are expected to attend after school activities and this highly educational programme can form part of the package for this alternative education option.
So what does drama actually do for children.
Drama enables children to be confident when communicating with other children and adults. These skills of communication can be taught such as looking someone in the eye when you are speaking and learning to engage in conversation. Many shy or children lacking in confidence find just this simple aspect of communication hard and the Helen O’Grady Drama Academy’s programme opens children up in a remarkable way.
Also the reason many homeschool parents decide on this option is they want to give their children a more rounded and holistic education. Part of this education involves using the right brain as well as the left brain. Right-brained thinking or lateral thinking skills are very much neglected in the main stream schools these days. Providing children with lots of stimulation in this regard, really does enhance their abilities and drama at the Helen O’Grady Drama Academy really activities children’s imagination.
Another aspect which also forms part of this amazing programme, is developing confidence in spontaneity. People who have spontaneity in speech and can speak off the cuff in front of others have a unique skill indeed. To be able to speak without having mental blanks due to fear of public speaking will enable children to eventually succeed in their chose careers.
For more information about how the Helen O’Grady Drama Academy can help your home schooled child, contact us on 021 6747478
www.dramaafrica.com
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