Drama Workshop

Traditional Sunday school class almost never included acting out skits. (I know. I taught for 10 years using that “old” way.) There just wasn’t enough time to squeeze in a play amongst everything else going on — the story, an art project, a game, and a snack! (Besides, a teacher just couldn’t accumulate enough bathrobes.)

That’s what makes the Workshop Rotation Model of teaching Sunday school, unique: We devote an entire class to using various dramatic methods. The goal is not a polished production, but a fun way to learn a Bible story.

We’ve got a closet full of costumes. (We even have a cow costume!) We’ve got a stage with velvet curtains. We recruit gregarious workshop leaders (and Shepherds!) who like teaching through drama. (And who don’t mind dressing up in silly costumes and playing a few parts now and then.)

Does it work? You be the judge. Gather the family around and view the skits created in our Drama Workshop, taped during our recent Rotation on the story of the birth of Jesus.

The 2nd grade:

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The 3rd grade:

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The 4th grade:

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The 1st and the 5th graders:

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And our 6th graders performed for our younger kids (3 year olds through K’s)…

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I’ll bet this prompts the kids to get out their bathrobes and a flashlight and some sunglasses!

Photo credits:
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Dramatic videos produced as a part of our current Rotation at FUMC in Ann Arbor, MI.