Opening the Door
One of the most powerful experiences which arts education can bring about in a child, is a sense of belonging. When children walk into a...
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Silvina D'Alessandro
Mar 6, 20215 min read
The Power of Play
Imagination is a life- changing resource. I would like to share the story of an event that happened recently while leading a drama...
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Silvina D'Alessandro
Mar 6, 20213 min read
Making Friends
One of the deepest and most sincere pleasures of teaching with Purple Carrots has been watching and helping participants make friends. An...
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Silvina D'Alessandro
Mar 6, 20213 min read
Tears of Joy
What a joy to witness youth discovering their authentic voice and unapologetically letting their unique gifts burst forth into the world!...
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Silvina D'Alessandro
Mar 6, 20213 min read
True Engagement
Let me set the scene for you: Age Group: 9-12's Goals: To foster excitement and genuine engagement from all participants. This class was...
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Silvina D'Alessandro
Mar 6, 20213 min read
Empathy & Impulses
I want to write about a student I’ve been teaching at Purple Carrots for almost a year. Let’s call him Cosmo. Cosmo is seven years old,...
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Silvina D'Alessandro
Mar 6, 20212 min read
The Purple Stage Creation
Since I began teaching at Purple Carrots almost two years ago, I’ve been excited by the nature of the shows we create with our students -...
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Silvina D'Alessandro
Mar 6, 20212 min read
A New Teacher's Perspective
As a new assistant teacher at Purple Carrots Drama Studio, I have already been amazed at the collection of small triumphs that make this...
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Silvina D'Alessandro
Mar 6, 20212 min read
Yes, Let's!
Being the leader of the 9-12's class, I am responsible for creating weekly session plans, but each week, particularly during warm up, I...
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Silvina D'Alessandro
Mar 6, 20212 min read
A Helping Hand
Inclusive community carries such resounding power. Working with Purple Carrots is illuminating this truth in a deeply visceral way for...
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Silvina D'Alessandro
Mar 6, 20212 min read
Building Community
One of my favourite teachers from theatre school once said, “Theatre is a community experience because you need other people to do it....
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Silvina D'Alessandro
Mar 6, 20213 min read
It Won't Always Be What You Pictured (in fact, it often isn't).
My first goal in any class is to meet every participant exactly where they’re at and to make them feel seen and valued for their unique...
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