Social and Emotional Focus: Understanding the consequences of ambition and ignoring advice. Building empathy by exploring the perspectives of Icarus and Daedalus. Reflecting on impulsive behaviour versus caution Drama Techniques Used in the Workshop: Movement, Soundscapes, Hot seating, Role play and Conscience alley. Learning Goals: Explore the balance between ambition…
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Exploring Happiness: Drama Workshop for Young Children
Theme: Exploring joy, celebration, and what makes us feel good Learning Objectives: To identify what happiness looks and feels like To express happiness through voice, movement, and drama To work cooperatively and respond to joyful scenarios Warm-up: Happy Parade Children stand in a circle. The teacher plays upbeat…
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Process-Led Drama Workshop for 3 to 5-Year-Olds: “Itsy the Brave Spider”
A Process-Driven, Inquiry-Based Learning Approach Age Group: 3-5 years Focus: Inquiry-Based Learning, Resilience, Problem-Solving, and Movement The Story of Itsy Bitsy Spider Big Inquiry Question: 🕷 “What makes someone brave?”💧 “What do we do when things don’t go as planned?”🌞 “How do we learn from challenges?” Entry Point: The Garden…
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Five Little Ducks Drama Workshop for Ages 3–5
The Story of the Five Little Ducks Age Group: 3-5 yearsDuration: 30-40 minutesFocus: Movement, Storytelling, Role-Play, and Early Dramatic Play Workshop Objectives: Encourage imaginative movement by acting out the ducks and mother duck. Develop early storytelling skills through simple role-play. Build confidence and social interaction through group activities. Introduce counting…
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The Crane and the Peacock: Friendship Drama Workshop for Children
The Crane and the Peacock offers a starting point for a children’s drama workshop exploring the characters, their choices and their relationships through imaginative play. The Crane and the Peacock Age Group: 6-9 yearsDuration: 45-60 minutesFocus: Movement, Character Work, Storytelling, and Friendship Themes Workshop Objectives: Explore movement and expression through…
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Exploring Emotions: Drama Workshop for Ages 4–7
Age Group: 4 to 7 year olds Duration: 45 minutes Objective; To help children explore and understand emotions through imaginative play, movement, and storytelling, fostering empathy, expression, and creativity. Workshop Plan Warm-Up: Emotional Weather (10 minutes) •Ask the children to imagine the room is full of “emotional weather.” •Call out…
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Drama Workshop Plan: The Christmas Angel
Drama Start: Christmas Edition on Amazon Theme: Exploring kindness and connection through storytelling, movement, and reflection. Ages: 7–9 Duration: 1 hour Workshop Intentions • Foster empathy and understanding of others’ needs. • Encourage self-expression through movement, role-play, and reflection. • Inspire children to see their own capacity for kindness and its ripple effect….
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Jack and the Beanstalk Drama Workshop
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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Rainbow of Desire Workshop: The Fox and the Crow
A Rainbow of Desire workshop for young children based on Aesop’s fable “The Fox and the Crow.” This workshop will adapt Boal’s techniques to explore themes of flattery, wisdom, and self-confidence in an age-appropriate manner. 1. Story Introduction: Begin with a simplified retelling of “The Fox and the Crow” fable,…
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The Little Engine That Could: Play and Drama Workshop
This Little Engine drama workshop for children combines a short play with practical drama activities exploring perseverance, confidence, cooperation and overcoming challenges. Drama Start: Exploring Emotions on Amazon The Little Engine That Could (PLAY) Characters: The Little Engine, a determined and optimistic engine, The Big Engine, a boastful and arrogant…
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Christmas Carol Role Play: Drama Ideas for Children
Drama Start: Christmas Edition on Amazon Objective: Participants create and perform short dramas inspired by popular Christmas carols, blending music with drama to bring these songs to life. Age Group: Suitable for ages 8 and above. Materials Needed: • List of popular Christmas carols (e.g., “Jingle Bells,” “Silent Night,”…
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Inclusive Drama Activities for Children: Six Adaptable Ideas
Six inclusive drama activities for children, with adaptable ideas for sensory storytelling, movement, role play, puppets, sound and still images.
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Christmas-Themed Drama Workshop for Children Aged 4 to 6
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…
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Journey to Ancient Greece: A Mantle of the Expert Drama Workshop
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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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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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Three Little Pigs 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. The Three Little Pigs (Drama Workshop) Story Game:Each child finds a space…
