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Choice Time doesn’t have to be chaos! In this quick video you’ll learn how to create and support open play in your drama classroom so students can explore and discover on their own.

Does the thought of giving your students free time send you into a panic? Do you imagine the chaos? This video introduces the idea of Choice Time and how it can be a powerful tool with any age group. Choice time is unstructured play, but there are guardrails and guidelines. It also provides a unique way to observe and assess your students. Learn the specific steps to make this designated amount of choice time meaningful and measured for everyone.