Montessori
Expression of Interest
Early Years and Montessori Drama classes are delivered on a weekly basis linking our themes and activities to Aistear which is the curriculum framework for children from birth to 6 years in Ireland, set down by the Department of Education. The framework uses the following themes to describe children’s learning and development.
- Well-being
- Identity and Belonging
- Communicating
- Exploring and Thinking
My classes will clearly show how Speech & Drama complements the early years curriculum. There are very strong links between the activities of Speech Drama & Communications and the Principles and themes of early learning & development.
My classes will include the following activities, my theme is presented using an aim and learning goal taken from (Well Being, Communications, Identity and Belonging and Exploring and Thinking).
- Action Poems
- Mime
- Puppetry
- Short Plays
- Drama Games
- Choral Verse Speaking
Speech & Drama in an Early Years Setting teaches and encourages expressive language, conflict resolution, supports literacy, relieves emotional tension, and helps to build self-esteem and confidence.