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Free plays, drama games and creative ideas for teachers and anyone working with children.

Category: Creativity in the early years

Animal Stories

Movement and Directions Drama Activity for Children (20 Minutes)

Drama Start Books, 5 Mar 202313 Oct 2026

Explore directions through a 20-minute movement drama activity. Children use their bodies, imagination and spatial awareness to investigate ways of travelling. A drama learning opportunity that focuses on the movement concept of directions (20 minutes) Warm Up (2-3 minutes): Start by having the children stand in a circle. Explain to…

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Animal Stories

High, Medium and Low: Movement Story for Children

Drama Start Books, 5 Mar 20234 Oct 2026

Movement Story that focuses on the movement concept of different levels (high, medium, low) Once upon a time, there were three best friends: a rabbit named Rosie, a snake named Sammy, and a giraffe named Gina. They loved to explore their world and go on adventures together. One sunny day,…

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Creativity in the early years

Learning Dispositions in the Early Years

Drama Start Books, 5 Jan 20232 Oct 2026

Learning dispositions are attitudes and habits that support and enhance learning. They are the qualities that help students approach learning with curiosity, openness, and a willingness to take risks. Developing strong learning dispositions is essential for academic success and lifelong learning. There are many different learning dispositions that are important…

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Creativity in the early years Young children exploring ideas together through creative play and open-ended questions

Open-Ended Questions and Creativity in the Early Years

Drama Start Books, 5 Jan 20232 Oct 2026

As educators, we know that the early years of a child’s life are crucial for their development. During this time, children are constantly learning and exploring the world around them, and it is our job to create an environment that fosters their curiosity and encourages them to think creatively. One…

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