1.9. How can you start right now?

Start small. Don’t wait for perfection, just begin, and you will hone your skill.

• Doodle: Pick one key concept from today’s lesson. Ask learners to draw a quick doodle of what it means to them (stick figures and scribbles welcome!).
• Music: Play a short song or sound clip that connects to your topic. Invite learners to share how it makes them feel or what it reminds them of.
• Drama: Use a simple role-play. For example, assign characters from a story or historical event and let learners act out a short scene.
• Reflect: Take a moment to ponder on the experience and make connections. Ask your learners: “What did you feel while doing this?” or “What new idea came to mind?”

The aim of starting small is to build confidence, yours and your learners’, in using the arts as learning tools.