Main Objective: To use naturalistic acting techniques to examine the issues surrounding social media use and its impact on relationships and self-image. Sub aims: – To explore body language and online personas in the digital age – To identify and enact human responses to social media interactions – To work…
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Jack and the Beanstalk Drama Workshop
View the related Drama Start book on Amazon Each child finds a space and sits down. Each child or a group of children are assigned a specific word and a corresponding action. The narrator/teacher reads the story aloud, and when the children hear their word, they must jump up and…
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The Monkey and the Crocodile Drama Workshop, Ages 7–9
A Monkey and the Crocodile drama workshop for ages 7–9 using role play, freeze frames and creative drama to explore friendship, trust and problem-solving.
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Back-to-School Drama Games for Children: Classroom Activities
Try these back-to-school drama games for children to build confidence, encourage listening and help a new class connect through imaginative play. Here are some engaging drama games suitable for children aged 5 to 8, perfect for the start of a new school term or back-to-school activities: 1. Name and Action…
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Rainbow of Desire Workshop: The Fox and the Crow
A Rainbow of Desire workshop for young children based on Aesop’s fable “The Fox and the Crow.” This workshop will adapt Boal’s techniques to explore themes of flattery, wisdom, and self-confidence in an age-appropriate manner. 1. Story Introduction: Begin with a simplified retelling of “The Fox and the Crow” fable,…
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The Ugly Duckling: Drama Activities About Emotions
The Emotional Journey of the Ugly Duckling Setup: Provide each child with a set of coloured cards: Yellow (happiness/excitement), Blue (sadness/loneliness), Red (anger/frustration), Green (hope/growth), Purple (fear/uncertainty), Pink (love/acceptance), and White (transformation/realization). Introduction: Explain that we’ll be exploring the Ugly Duckling story through colours representing emotions. Encourage the children to…
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The Little Engine That Could: Play and Drama Workshop
This Little Engine drama workshop for children combines a short play with practical drama activities exploring perseverance, confidence, cooperation and overcoming challenges. Drama Start: Exploring Emotions on Amazon The Little Engine That Could (PLAY) Characters: The Little Engine, a determined and optimistic engine, The Big Engine, a boastful and arrogant…
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Soundscape Drama Activities for Children: Exploring Sound
This sound drama workshop for children explores how voices, body sounds and everyday noises can create atmosphere, communicate emotions and build an imaginary story through soundscape work. What Is a Soundscape in Drama? A soundscape is a collection of sounds that suggests a place, an atmosphere or the events of…
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St Patrick’s Day Drama Workshop for Children
This St Patrick’s Day drama workshop for children brings Irish legend and storytelling into the drama space through role play, soundscape, movement and imaginative group work. Exploring St Patrick’s Day through movement Long ago, a boy named Patrick was taken from his home by pirates. He became a shepherd and…
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Drama Ideas Based on Chinese New Year
The Race of the Zodiac Animals Once upon a time, in ancient China, there was a great confusion. Without the concept of time, nobody knew when to do anything. Some were sleeping while others were playing, and there was no order to any day. In the heavens above, the…
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Christmas Carol Role Play: Drama Ideas for Children
Drama Start: Christmas Edition on Amazon Objective: Participants create and perform short dramas inspired by popular Christmas carols, blending music with drama to bring these songs to life. Age Group: Suitable for ages 8 and above. Materials Needed: • List of popular Christmas carols (e.g., “Jingle Bells,” “Silent Night,”…
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Who Stole Santa’s Sleigh? A Christmas Drama Mystery
Drama Start: Christmas Edition on Amazon Scan the code below and sign up to our mailing list and receive a free copy of Aesop’s Fables on Stage. Objective: Participants must solve the mystery of who stole Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve. Divide into Teams: Split the participants into small…
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Drama Activities to Build Children’s Confidence
Objective: To foster self-esteem, encourage decision-making, and promote creative expression among young children. Drama Activities: The Story Builders – Activity Description: Children sit in a circle. The teacher starts a story with a sentence and each child adds a sentence in turn, building the story. Encourage creativity and spontaneity….
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Inclusive Drama Activities for Children: Six Adaptable Ideas
Six inclusive drama activities for children, with adaptable ideas for sensory storytelling, movement, role play, puppets, sound and still images.
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How to Start a School Drama Club: Practical Toolkit
A practical guide to starting a school drama club, with session structure, warm-ups, improvisation, voice, mime, inclusive activities, free scripts and performance ideas.
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A Visit from St. Nicholas – A Movement Story
Subscribe to my mailing list and receive a free copy of Aesop’s Fables on Stage Scan the code below and sign up to our mailing list and receive a free copy of Aesop’s Fables on Stage. A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore – …
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Children’s Play: Rudolph’s Radiant Rise
Scan the code below and sign up to our mailing list and receive a free copy of Aesop’s Fables on Stage. Christmas Movement Story Christmas Drama Games Christmas Drama Workshop Setting: The North Pole, Santa’s Workshop, and various houses on Christmas Eve. Characters: Santa Claus Rudolph – The red-nosed…
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Interactive Movement Story: Jingle’s Joyful Journey
Christmas Movement Story Christmas Drama Games Christmas Drama Workshop Once upon a snowy Christmas Eve, in a cozy little town, there lived a playful elf named Jingle. Jingle loved Christmas more than anything and was known for his bouncy, joyful spirit. Today, let’s join Jingle on a special…
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Drama Games for Preschoolers: 10 Simple Activities for Ages 3–5
These drama games for preschoolers offer simple starting points for children aged 3–5. Use them in an early years setting, nursery or small group, with little equipment and space for children’s own ideas. Try one game for a few minutes, then follow the children’s interest rather than aiming for a…
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10 Two-Minute Mime Ideas for Children | Drama Activities
Ten two-minute mime ideas for children with no props. Use these simple solo drama prompts for classroom warm-ups, performance practice and creative movement.
