The Missing Colours is a practical, process-led preschool drama inquiry for ages 3–6, with imaginative movement, role play and open-ended questions.
Exploring Emotions
Continue Reading
Exploring Friendship Through Drama: An Inquiry-Led Workshop for Children
Explore friendship through drama with a practical, inquiry-led workshop for ages 3–7. Creative activities for belonging, empathy and cooperation.
Share this:
Esl Drama
Continue Reading
10 Fun Drama Activities for ESL Learners: Speaking, Listening and Learning Through Play
Discover 10 fun ESL drama activities to develop children’s speaking, listening and confidence through imaginative play. Easy games for teachers.
Share this:
Drama for children
Continue Reading
10 Simple Drama Activities for Two-Year-Olds: Process-Led Play and Imagination
Ten simple process-led drama activities for two-year-olds using movement, imagination, imitation and child-led play.
Share this:
Drama for children
Continue Reading
The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Drama Workshop for Ages 2–3
This Very Hungry Caterpillar drama workshop, inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, is a playful starting point for drama with very young children. For children aged two to three, the aim is not to act out the story correctly. Instead, the book becomes a starting point for…
Share this:
Drama for children
Continue Reading
Mime Ideas for Kids: Drama Start Mime Hub
Explore free mime ideas for kids, including mime games, one-minute and two-minute solo mimes, occupational mime, workshops and mime plays.
Share this:
Drama for children
Continue Reading
Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater Meaning – A Nursery Rhyme Drama Inquiry
Explore the possible meaning of Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater, then turn the nursery rhyme into an open-ended drama inquiry using mime, role play and teacher-in-role.
Share this:
Drama for children
Continue Reading
Drama Books for Teachers: Plays, Games and Creative Drama for Children
Practical drama books for teachers, early years educators and drama leaders, including short plays, fairytales, movement and imaginative drama for children.
Share this:
Drama for children
Continue Reading
The Three Little Pigs: Turning a Familiar Story into Child-Led Drama Inquiry
This Three Little Pigs drama inquiry begins with a story most young children already know. There are houses to build, a wolf to meet, problems to solve and plenty of opportunities for movement, mime and role play. But what happens if, instead of simply acting out the story, we use…
Share this:
Drama for children
Continue Reading
From Bear Hunt to Child-Led Inquiry: One Story, Two Very Different Drama Experiences
Buy on Amazon is a wonderful starting point for drama with young children. It has movement, repetition, imaginary environments, obstacles, tension and a clear journey. It is also a useful way of exploring the difference between adult-led drama and child-led, inquiry-based drama. The interesting thing is that you don’t…
Share this:
Drama for children
Continue Reading
Teaching the Tudors Through Drama: Tudor Plays for Children
These Tudor drama activities bring a history topic that seems made for drama to life. There are kings and queens, marriages, arguments, ambition, danger, difficult decisions and plenty of dramatic moments. For children, acting out these stories can make the Tudor period much easier to understand than simply learning names…
Share this:
Inquiry Based Learning
Continue Reading
Mysterious Footprints: Inquiry-Led Drama for Young Children
Mysterious footprints drama begins with a simple question: who left these footprints? Young children are naturally curious. They notice small details, ask questions, create stories and test out ideas through play. Drama is a powerful way to support this kind of inquiry because it allows children to explore possibilities through…
Share this:
Drama for children
Continue Reading
Icarus Drama Workshop for Children | Greek Myth
Social and Emotional Focus: Understanding the consequences of ambition and ignoring advice. Building empathy by exploring the perspectives of Icarus and Daedalus. Reflecting on impulsive behaviour versus caution Drama Techniques Used in the Workshop: Movement, Soundscapes, Hot seating, Role play and Conscience alley. Learning Goals: Explore the balance between ambition…
Share this:
Drama
Continue Reading
Itsy Bitsy Spider Drama Workshop for Young Children
Nursery Rhyme Theme: Resilience & Problem-Solving Nursery Rhyme: The Itsy Bitsy Spider climbed up the waterspout. Down came the rain and washed the spider out. Out came the sun and dried up all the rain, And the Itsy Bitsy Spider climbed up the spout again. Big Inquiry Questions: “What makes…
Share this:
Drama for children
Continue Reading
The Little Engine That Could: Children’s Play About Resilience
Little Engine That Could Play: A Classroom Drama About Resilience This Little Engine That Could play gives children an opportunity to explore perseverance, kindness and teamwork through narration, movement and flexible roles. Use it as a short classroom performance or a starting point for discussion about trying again when something…
Share this:
Drama Activities for children
Continue Reading
The Giant’s Banquet: Drama Workshop for Children
Age: 3+ Minimum number of participants: Whole group Resources needed: Scarves, large fabric/tablecloth (banquet table), toy food or blocks, drum for giant footsteps Other benefits: Cooperation, imagination, empathy, roleplay Warm-up: Giant Stomps Children walk around the room in different ways: as mice, as cats, as children, and then as…
Share this:
drama for kids
Continue Reading
Exploring Happiness: Drama Workshop for Young Children
Theme: Exploring joy, celebration, and what makes us feel good Learning Objectives: To identify what happiness looks and feels like To express happiness through voice, movement, and drama To work cooperatively and respond to joyful scenarios Warm-up: Happy Parade Children stand in a circle. The teacher plays upbeat…
Share this:
Exploring Emotions
Continue Reading
Packing My School Bag: Drama Game for School Transitions
Minimum number of participants: 2 Age: 3+ (ideal for Junior Infants or children transitioning to a new group) Resources needed: A real or imaginary school bag, optional classroom props (e.g., pencil case, book, toy) Other benefits: Supports emotional literacy, imaginative thinking, and confidence-building Instructions for the Teacher: Gather the children…
Share this:
Christmas drama games
Continue Reading
Festive Fun Through Drama: Creative Christmas Activities for Children
Christmas drama activities for children bring festive stories to life through imaginative movement, role play and cooperative games. These simple ideas are suitable for early years classrooms and can be adapted to suit different ages and group sizes. Christmas Drama Activities for Children: Three Festive Ideas Scan the code below…
Share this:
Spooky and Playful: Halloween Drama Activities for Children
Halloween drama activities for children offer a playful way to explore storytelling, imagination and creative movement. Halloween is a magical time for storytelling, imagination, and creative play. Using drama to celebrate the season allows children to explore themes like fear, bravery, teamwork, and transformation in a safe and fun way….
