How performing arts helps kids by Michelle Van Voorst https://padlet.com/mvanvoorst1/42x8kbfsnr4k Made with the strength to succeed en-us 2018-09-07 03:29:08 UTC 2018-09-07 03:44:42 UTC hello@padlet.com Kids who sing and dance in a Drama Club setting are 4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement. mvanvoorst1 https://padlet.com/mvanvoorst1/42x8kbfsnr4k/wish/278714389 2018-09-07 03:31:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mvanvoorst1/42x8kbfsnr4k/wish/278714389 Kids who perform are quick thinkers. The nature and unpredictability of a show forces kids to improvise, be quick thinkers, and stay calm in the face of chaos.(sometimes) mvanvoorst1 https://padlet.com/mvanvoorst1/42x8kbfsnr4k/wish/278714532 2018-09-07 03:32:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mvanvoorst1/42x8kbfsnr4k/wish/278714532 Eventually, most kids are able to master their anxiety. This is perhaps the most awesome skill to have as they grow up. (In my humble opinion) mvanvoorst1 https://padlet.com/mvanvoorst1/42x8kbfsnr4k/wish/278714735 2018-09-07 03:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mvanvoorst1/42x8kbfsnr4k/wish/278714735 Kids learn empathy by taking on someone else's personality and situation. mvanvoorst1 https://padlet.com/mvanvoorst1/42x8kbfsnr4k/wish/278714921 2018-09-07 03:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mvanvoorst1/42x8kbfsnr4k/wish/278714921 Many kids in theater blossom on stage and put their most ourgoing foot forward. mvanvoorst1 https://padlet.com/mvanvoorst1/42x8kbfsnr4k/wish/278715047 2018-09-07 03:36:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mvanvoorst1/42x8kbfsnr4k/wish/278715047 Kids learn to work together for the sake of the show. Many kids realize that they have to get their act together for the "good of the team." Kids are introduced to the notion of an ensemble. mvanvoorst1 https://padlet.com/mvanvoorst1/42x8kbfsnr4k/wish/278715139 2018-09-07 03:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mvanvoorst1/42x8kbfsnr4k/wish/278715139