Five Facts - Shakespeare

Here's how to talk to your child about it

You learned that Shakespeare wrote many plays and poems, his favorite type of poem was the sonnet, he owned a theater called The Globe, people believe it's bad luck to say the word "Macbeth" in theaters, and Shakespeare performed for Queen Elizabeth I and King James I.
Some activities you can do with your child now

- Discuss with your child the different types of plays that Shakespeare wrote, such as comedies and tragedies. Ask them to come up with their own story idea for a play. - Visit a local theater or watch a live performance online. Talk about the similarities and differences between the theater in the video and the one you're watching. - Read a Shakespearean sonnet together and discuss the different poetic techniques used. Have your child try writing their own short poem using some of those techniques. - Encourage your child to dress up and act out a scene from one of Shakespeare's plays. Help them memorize a few lines and perform it for the family.
Pretend play with your child

GAME: Shakespeare Trivia Time Instructions: Take turns with your child asking each other trivia questions about Shakespeare based on the video. See who can answer the most questions correctly. Use fun props like a Shakespearean hat or a feather quill pen to make it more exciting.
1 take away from the video for your child

"Learn from Shakespeare's dedication and passion for writing. Explore your own creativity and never stop pursuing your passions."

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