Category: Drama Activities for children

Drama

Itsy Bitsy Spider Drama Workshop for Young Children

Drama Start Books,

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…

Continue Reading
Drama Activities for children

The Giant’s Banquet: Drama Workshop for Children

Drama Start Books,

  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…

Continue Reading
Drama Activities for children

Exploring Emotions Through Drama: Practical Activities for the Early Years

Drama Start Books,

Supporting children to understand and express emotions is a key part of early years education. Drama offers a rich, playful, and embodied way to help young children explore feelings like happiness, sadness, anger, pride, and worry. Below are three detailed activities from Drama Start: Exploring Emotions that you can use…

Continue Reading
Drama Activities for children

New Year, New Stage: A Fresh Start for Drama Educators

Drama Start Books,

As we step into a brand-new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the power of drama in education and set intentions for the months ahead. Drama has always been about transformation—stepping into new roles, exploring fresh perspectives, and creating moments of connection and discovery. This year, let’s bring…

Continue Reading
Drama Activities for children

Drama Workshop: Empathy and Gratitude with The Little Match Girl

Drama Start Books,

Here’s a drama workshop centered on The Little Match Girl, designed to foster empathy and gratitude among young participants in a sensitive, age-appropriate way. This session will use drama techniques to help children step into different perspectives and reflect on kindness and compassion. Objective: To encourage children to understand and…

Continue Reading
Drama Activities for children

Halloween Drama Workshop: The Mystery of the Mary Celeste

Drama Start Books,

Objective: To explore creative storytelling, teamwork, and problem-solving while engaging with the spooky mystery of the Mary Celeste. Materials Needed: Simple costumes (sailor hats, scarves), blue cloth for the “sea,” sound effects (creaking ship sounds, wind), large paper and markers for drawing clues. Warm-Up Feel the Ocean Waves: Ask participants…

Continue Reading
Drama Activities for children

Jack and the Beanstalk Drama Workshop

Drama Start Books,

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…

Continue Reading
Drama Activities for children

Back-to-School Drama Games for Children: Classroom Activities

Drama Start Books,

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…

Continue Reading
Drama Activities for children

The Ugly Duckling: Drama Activities About Emotions

Drama Start Books,

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…

Continue Reading
Drama

St Patrick’s Day Drama Workshop for Children

Drama Start Books,

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…

Continue Reading
Drama Activities for children

Children’s Play: Rudolph’s Radiant Rise

Drama Start Books,

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…

Continue Reading
Christmas drama games

Christmas-Themed Drama Workshop for Children Aged 4 to 6

Drama Start Books,

This Christmas drama workshop for children aged 4–6 combines imaginative storytelling, movement and seasonal drama activities in a playful session designed for young children. Subscribe to my mailing list and receive a free copy of Aesop’s Fables on Stage If you would like to sign up to our mailing list…

Continue Reading
Coordination games

Fairy-tale Chaos: A Fun Journey through Drama

Drama Start Books,

  Fairy-tale Chaos: A Fun Journey through Drama Duration: 2 hours Objective: To explore the concept of Fairy-tale Mash-up through creative drama techniques, promoting imagination, teamwork, and confidence among the participants. Workshop Plan: Warm-Up (15 minutes): Initiate with a fun “zip, zap, zop” game to warm up the group and…

Continue Reading
Drama

Environmental Awareness Drama Workshop for Children

Drama Start Books,

Subscribe to my mailing list and receive a free copy of Aesop’s Fables on Stage If you would like to sign up to our mailing list and receive a free copy of Aesop’s Fables on Stage, click here. Warm up Mimicking animals: In pairs or small groups, children can take…

Continue Reading
Drama

Space Adventure Drama Workshop for Ages 5–8

Drama Start Books,

Objective: To help children explore their imagination and creativity, while learning about space and the different elements involved in space exploration. Age Group: 5 to 8 years old Materials Needed: Space-themed props (such as helmets, cardboard cutouts of spaceships, planets, etc.), costumes, a space-themed soundtrack (optional). Warm-Up Activity: Space Walk…

Continue Reading
Drama

Gratitude Drama Workshop for Children

Drama Start Books,

  Here is a drama workshop for 5 to 8 year olds based on the theme of “The Magic of Thankfulness”: It is from the book Gratitude Stories on Stage. Introduction: Begin the workshop by discussing the concept of gratitude and what it means to be thankful. Ask the children…

Continue Reading
Drama

Little Red Riding Hood: Drama Learning Opportunity

Drama Start Books,

  Subscribe to my mailing list and receive a free copy of Aesop’s Fables on Stage If you would like to sign up to our mailing list and receive a free copy of Aesop’s Fables on Stage, click here. A drama learning opportunity based on Little Red Riding Hood Introduction…

Continue Reading