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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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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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
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…
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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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Goldilocks Drama Workshop 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 and receive a free copy of Aesop’s Fables on Stage, click here. This Goldilocks and the Three Bears workshop is from “Drama…
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8 Puppet Activities for Children: Storytelling and Drama Games
These eight puppet activities for children offer starting points for storytelling, imaginary characters and group drama. Use a hand puppet, a sock puppet or a simple paper character: the story matters more than elaborate materials. Getting Started with Puppet Drama Choose one activity for a short session. Introduce your own…
