Welcome to Our Online Shakespeare Drama Course for a Homeschool Curriculum: Simply Shakespeare

More About Simply Shakespeare, Our Online Shakespeare Drama Course for Homeschoolers

What these Tales shall have been to the young readers, that and much more it is the writer’s wish that the true Plays of Shakespeare may prove to them in older years – enrichers of fancy, strengtheners of virtue, a withdrawing from all selfish and mercenary thoughts, a lesson of all sweet and honorable thoughts and actions to teach courtesy, benignity, generosity, humanity: for of examples, teaching these virtues, his pages are full. ~ Charles Lamb, Tales from Shakespeare

Welcome to Simply Shakespeare! As an only child and former homeschool student, lesson designer Rachel Ann Rogish is keenly aware that the idea of performing selections from a Shakespearean play can seem daunting and intimidating. However, no matter the size of a family or ages of its members, all can fully participate in Simply Shakespeare! Invite fellow homeschoolers, cousins, or friends (whether far or near) to participate; visiting family and friends will also be able to reap the benefits of this kid-friendly project.

Short on people to perform? Dolls and plastic figures are an excellent resource! Tips are provided to seemingly bring them to life. Each online Shakespeare drama course unit includes a vocabulary section, Performer’s Corner (go-to guide for producing the performance), and lots of material to help Shakespeare not only make sense, but also come alive! Homeschool students may even find that some of what he says relates to their everyday lives.

Simply Shakespeare is designed for any family anywhere and uniquely formatted for an extracurricular fine arts experience. These online Shakespeare drama course activities can be completed in a week or comfortably spaced across several weeks’ time. By reading and acting together, the entire family can benefit artistically, educationally, and spiritually!