Festivals and Plays: In Schools and Elsewhere (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Percival Chubb

9780484380607: Festivals and Plays: In Schools and Elsewhere (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484380605 ISBN 13: 9780484380607

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Festivals and Plays for schools and communities, with practical, classroom‑friendly guidance.

This practical handbook presents festivals and dramatizations as integral parts of school life. It shows how cooperative planning, classroom work, and community involvement can create meaningful, joyful learning experiences. The book also outlines how festivals extend beyond schools to settlements, recreation centers, and playgroups, offering a broad view of social and educational impact.

Designed for teachers and program organizers, it emphasizes the role of the class teacher, collaborative teamwork, and the connection between literature, history, music, and performance. It offers a wide range of types—from May Day and patriotic celebrations to Christmas pantomimes and pages of historical drama—made suitable for different ages and settings. Appendices provide ready references for costumes, programs, and dramatizations written by students.

Practical, step‑by‑step ideas for planning and mounting festivals in various school levels.
Guidance on music, drama, costumes, and collaborative teaching approaches.
Examples of festival types, plays, pantomimes, and student‑written material.
Appendices with sample programs, diagrams, and descriptions of costumes and scenes.

Ideal for teachers, school leaders, and after‑school program coordinators seeking engaging, educational festival projects that build community and celebrate cooperative learning.

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