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. Journey to Ancient Greece: A Mantle of the Expert Drama Workshop Aim:…
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Fairy-tale Chaos: A Fun Journey through Drama
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…
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Under the Sea Drama Workshop for Children Ages 7–12
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. Title: Under the Sea – Exploring Ocean’s Wonders Age group: 7-12…
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Environmental Awareness Drama Workshop for 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 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…
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Space Adventure Drama Workshop for Ages 5–8
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…
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Gratitude Drama Workshop for Children
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…
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Little Red Riding Hood: Drama Learning Opportunity
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Drama Techniques for Teachers: A Practical Guide
A practical guide to drama techniques for teachers, including role play, teacher in role, still image, hot-seating, mime, improvisation, soundscape and thought tracking.
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Forum Theatre Explained
Forum Theatre is a form of participatory theatre that was developed by Brazilian theatre director Augusto Boal in the 1970s. It is a unique and innovative approach to theatre that engages audiences in a dynamic and interactive way, allowing them to actively participate in the performance and explore solutions to…
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Improvisation Games for Beginners: Drama Activities for Children
These improvisation games for beginners invite children to invent characters, respond to one another and build confidence through spontaneous drama. 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…
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The Enormous Turnip Drama Workshop for Children
A practical Enormous Turnip drama workshop for children using movement, mime, still image, thought tracking, voice, character and improvisation.
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Character Development in Drama: Hot-Seating Questions and Ideas
Explore character development in drama with hot-seating questions about a character’s background, feelings, voice and movement for creative role play. To develop a unique character answer the following questions and then use the hot seating technique for character exploration. Personal details: Name: Age: Job: Details of family: Where were…
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Storytelling in the Early Years: Creative Activities for Children
Storytelling in the early years can grow naturally from children’s movement, voices and imaginative play. Explore ways to invite children into the story-making process. Benefits of Storytelling in the Early Years: Promote a feeling of well-being and relaxation Increase children’s willingness to communicate thoughts and feelings Encourage…
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The Hare and the Tortoise: Drama Workshop for Children
Read the following movement story to the children. When they hear any of words in bold they must do the corresponding action. The teacher should go through each action at the beginning. Boast/boastful/boasting – stand up straight and puff out chest Woods – children make themselves into trees. Animals –…
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ESL Drama Activities: Role-Play and Speaking Games
Discover ESL drama activities that help learners practise questions, descriptions and conversation through imaginative role-play and speaking games. Game: The Dog Show Level: Pre Intermediate + Aim: Questions Minimum number of participants: 2 Resources needed: Clear Space Instructions: This is a communication activity where the students have to use their…
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Mime Ideas for Kids: Games, Activities and a Complete Mime Workshop
A complete mime workshop for children with easy mime games, prompts, warm-ups, group activities and creative drama ideas for teachers and drama leaders.
