Theatre Skills for Life, with Natasha Rekhi

Theatre gives kids a chance to relax and express themselves -- and explore new ways of being -- outside the boundaries of classroom rules or societal expectations.  “When they're in a very safe environment, like a theater class, they feel very relaxed because it's not like the general classroom environment. They also don't know what to expect, so it is a bit of a surprise. It's a safe place. It's a social place.” Theatre helps develop language and communication skills, resilience in stressful situations, and acceptance of people from different backgrounds. We also talk about Being playful together, even if you don’t have a creative bone in your body; The benefits of collaboration in any form; The four C’s woven into all of Theatre4Kids sessions: Communication, Concentration, Creativity, and Confidence.  and more. RESOURCES mentioned in the episode:  For the latest opportunities to build theatre skills with ages 5-17 -- summer camps, virtual productions and interactive virtual plays on Zoom where audience and actors solve the mystery together! -- contact [email protected]. Online drama is a creative and engaging activity, safe and convenient for families. It’s a great way for kids to socialize, share and connect with children living in different countries, and a virtual production provides a great way for families and old friends to connect long distance. Mosaics activity for processing life events and intentionally shaping our narratives. Flash Sale: Buy this week and get a live debrief session included. expats.together. weekly live chat for a dive into interesting & relevant topics, and find connection + social support RATHER READ? I’ve got you covered with a transcript and blog post.  ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Take a screenshot and share it with your friends … tag @ResilientExpats. You may also like: Episode 21 - Creating Life Mosaics Episode 22 - Reclaim Agency through Storytelling, with Kate Jetmore Episode 23 - Craft Your Story with Purpose, with Christine Taylor ABOUT TODAY’S GUEST: Natasha Rekhi is a drama educator and public speaker based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. She has taught children in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.  During the global pandemic she founded Theatre4Kids: a virtual drama education program that has since been accessed by 15 nationalities across two continents. She is also a teacher of drama at the International School of Amsterdam and a presenter on the radio station Broadcast Amsterdam.  Natasha aspires to make theatre education accessible to children around the world by providing a safe, convenient and multicultural learning environment that promotes diversity and inclusion and develops empathetic and innovative thinkers of tomorrow. CONNECT WITH Natasha Rekhi: Email Facebook: kidsoftheatre Instagram: @theatre4kids LinkedIn ABOUT YOUR HOST: Kim Adams is an American raising three daughters along with her math-teaching husband of 20 years. She loves photography, reading, thunderstorms, walking on the beach, camping where there are no bugs, and has a weakness for mint chocolate chip ice cream.  To inquire how Kim can support you, send an email or use the contact form. CONNECT WITH KIM:  Email Resilient Expats LLC website Facebook page Free Parents Community on Facebook Apply Now for 1:1 Support to smooth your transitions & maximize your expat experience