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 to…
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Goldilocks and the Three Bears Drama Workshop
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Drama learning opportunity based on Little Red Riding Hood
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Drama learning opportunity that focuses on the movement concept of directions (20 minutes)
 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 them that they are going to warm up their bodies and practice moving in different directions. Begin with simple movements,…
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Halloween Drama Games for Children
Scan the code below and sign up to our mailing list and receive a free copy of Aesop’s Fables on Stage. For more Halloween drama games, click here. Try this fun, Halloween drama games in you class. Game: Crossing the Spider’s Web Minimum number of…
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The Lion and the Mouse – A play for children
The Lion and the Mouse 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. The Lion and the Mouse…
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The Hare and the Tortoise – A Drama Learning Opportunity for Children
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Voice Production Activities
Vocal Production The following three core elements of vocal production need to be understood for anyone wishing to become an effective speaker: Volume – to be heard. Clarity – to be understood. Variety – to add interest. Volume: This is not a question of treating the voice like the volume control on…
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The Story of the Easter Bunny – A Children’s Play for Easter
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. Characters: Storyteller, King Magician, Magic Hen, Ordinary Hen, Rabbit, Robber 1, Robber…
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Easter drama activities for children
Game: Magic Bunnies. Age: 3 years+ Minimum number of participants: 2 Resources needed: Clear space, a wand (optional). Other Benefits: To stimulate children’s imagination and creativity. Instructions: Get each child to find a clear space. They must make sure that they are not touching anyone else. The children…
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Improvisation for beginners
What is improvisation? Improvisation is theatre without a script. The performers hear it for the first time at the same time as the audience. Improvisation is shared creation. Improvisers make it up on the spot, often working from a suggestion from others. We build ideas step by step, using, “Accept…
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Drama Workshop for Young Children based on the Three Little Pigs
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More Christmas Drama Games for Children
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 Drama Workshop based on the Christmas Angel Christmas Drama Games for Children Game: If I Could Be a Christmas…
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The Magical Music Shop -A Movement Story
The Magical Music Shop -A Movement Story Resources needed: Clear space, triangle and pictures of different types of instruments (optional). Introduction: Tell the children they are going to participate in a movement story about a magical music shop. Show them pictures of different type of instruments. Discuss different kind of…
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Movement Activities for Children that focus on Coordination (Drama Games)
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. The following movement activities promote the following types of coordination skills: Gross…
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The Buddha and the Angry Man – A play to help children handle insults
The Buddha and the Angry Man (How to handle an insult) The Buddha and the Angry Man The Buddha and the Angry Man – A Children’s Play Characters: Storyteller, Buddha, Angry Man Storyteller: One day, the Buddha was walking from village to village to spread love and compassion. (He walks…
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The Money Pig – A Play based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen
Characters: One storyteller, Doll, Teddy Bear, Train Set, Colouring Pencil, Toy Car, Money Pig, Aeroplane, Mother. Storyteller: Once upon a time, there was a nursery that had lots of toys. There was a doll, teddy bear, a toy car, colouring pencil, aeroplane and even a train set. Doll: Look, at…
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The Fox and the Crow – A Five Minute Play for Chldren
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The Monkey and the Jealous Camel – A 5 minute play
The Monkey and the Jealous Camel The Monkey and the Jealous Camel Characters:Three Storytellers, Monkey, Giraffe, Lion, Kangaroo, Crocodile, Penguin, Camel, Frog, Pig, Squirrel, Ant Storyteller 1: Once upon a time, a long time ago. Storyteller 2: All the animals in the world decided to have a big party…
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St Patrick’s Day Drama Activities
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. Exploring St. Patrick’s day through Movement St Patrick’s Day Drama Activities Game:…
