Program Goals

Kids N Acting: A Pilot Acting SUMMER Program (Ages 6–8)

Length: 2–6 weeks (flexible pilot format)
Location: Local park or outdoor community space
Session Length: 90 minutes per session
Ideal Group Size: 8–12 students

Updated Class Structure (1.5 hours)

Time

Activity

0:00–0:15

Check-In Circle: Greeting song, name game, SEL "Feelings of the Day"

0:15–0:30

Theatre Warm-Up Game: Movement, voice, focus, or imagination game

0:30–0:50

Acting Skill Focus: Introduce and explore the weekly theatre concept

0:50–1:10

Creative Exploration: Partner or group story-building & scene play

1:10–1:20

Reflection & Connection: Share-out, “What did we notice or feel?”

1:20–1:30

Check-Out Circle: Song, movement cool-down, affirmation, goodbye game

✨ Weekly Theme Overview (6-Week Option)

Acting Skill Focus || SEL Focus

Imagination & Pretend Play

Self-awareness & Confidence

Voice & Vocal Expression

Naming & Expressing Emotions

Movement & Space Awareness

Mindfulness & Regulation

Character Building

Empathy & Perspective-Taking

Storytelling with Partners

Teamwork & Cooperation

Ensemble Scene Play & Share

Reflection & Celebration

Bonus Touches

SEL Corner: A visual "Feelings Wheel" or mood meter
Actor’s Toolbox: Breath balloon, mirror face game, emotion statues
Affirmation Cards: Each child picks a positive word at check-out
Parent Participation Week (Optional): Invite them for the final class to watch a mini showcase

Program Name: Kids N Acting (KNA)

Tagline: “Where Young Voices Take the Stage”

Session Dates: July 22 – August 4, 2025

Age Group: Rising 1st 2nd,3rd Graders (students entering 1st grade in Fall 2025)

Session Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM ( Based on Parent Interest)

Days of Week: TBD — Based on Parent Interest

Location: TBD – Centralized park in West or East LA

Tuition: $100 per student

Lead Teaching Artist: Christopher Baker, BFA Acting, Minor in Education

Registration Info

🌐 Visit: [YourWebsite.com → Kids N Acting tab]

📧 Email: ChristopherBaker.info@gmail.com

Group Size: 8–12 students (ideal for individual attention)

I would love to build a parent based community that supports the young actors and sharing. (Please let me know If you would like to be apart of this voluntary parental board)

About the Teaching Artist

Christopher Baker holds a BFA in Acting with a minor in Education and has built a career at the intersection of performance and youth empowerment. He has facilitated theatre-based programming across Southern California through organizations such as The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company, Advot Project, Dramatic Results, Improv It Up, and Celebrating at the Molla. His work centers on arts integration and social-emotional learning, with experience teaching in LAUSD, LBUSD, and WUSD schools. Christopher’s approach helps young learners build confidence, creativity, and collaboration through imaginative play and storytelling.

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