Description
Once Upon a Stage is the younger sibling to Stories from the Stage — a joyful, age-appropriate introduction to theater for homeschool co-op students ages 6–11. Over 18 weeks, students explore classic fairy tales through hands-on activities before coming together to rehearse and perform an original play, building confidence and creativity along the way.
What’s Inside
- Class overview, teacher prep, class schedule, and daily flow guide
- 7 fairy tale units, each with stories, skits, crafts, coloring pages, STEM building activities, and discussion prompts:
- Rapunzel
- Cinderella
- Snow White
- Sleeping Beauty
- Beauty and the Beast
- The Frog Prince
- The Adventures of Sir Lancelot the Great
- 6 structured rehearsal weeks plus run-through, dress rehearsal, and performance week
- Full script for The Woeful Tale of Prince Charming
- Drama warm-ups and tech tips and tricks
Who It’s For
- Homeschool co-op classes for students ages 6–11
- Students transitioning from Junior School classes and preparing for Scholar-level curriculum
- Teachers and co-op leaders with any level of theater experience
- Families looking for a creative, confidence-building class with a meaningful end goal
How to Use It Each week follows a simple, consistent structure — weekly prep list, in-class flow, and activity instructions — so teachers always know exactly what to do. The first nine weeks explore fairy tales through stories, skits, crafts, and hands-on STEM builds. Weeks 10–18 shift into rehearsals, building toward a full class performance of The Woeful Tale of Prince Charming.
FAQ
How does this relate to Stories from the Stage? Once Upon a Stage is the junior version — designed for younger students ages 6–11 who aren’t quite ready for the full Shakespeare experience. It’s a natural stepping stone toward Stories from the Stage.
Does this include a script? Yes — the full script for The Woeful Tale of Prince Charming is included.
What format is this product? Printable PDF, delivered as a digital download.
How long is the course? 18 weeks, designed for one semester of homeschool co-op classes.
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