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…
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St Patrick’s Day Drama Workshop for Children
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…
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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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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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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
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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Movement and Directions Drama Activity for Children (20 Minutes)
Explore directions through a 20-minute movement drama activity. Children use their bodies, imagination and spatial awareness to investigate ways of travelling. 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…
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High, Medium and Low: Movement Story for Children
Movement Story that focuses on the movement concept of different levels (high, medium, low) Once upon a time, there were three best friends: a rabbit named Rosie, a snake named Sammy, and a giraffe named Gina. They loved to explore their world and go on adventures together. One sunny day,…
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Halloween Drama Games for Children
For more Halloween drama games, click here. Game: Crossing the Spider’s Web Minimum number of participants: 6 Resources needed: Clear space Instructions: The children stand in a circle and the leader gives everyone a number from 1 to 3. Then the leader tells all the 1s to exchange…
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Voice Production Exercises for Children: Drama and Speaking Games
Voice production exercises for children covering projection, clarity, articulation, pace, pitch and expression, with practical drama and speaking games.
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Coordination Games: Movement Activities 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. The following movement activities promote the following types of coordination skills: Gross…
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Action Songs and Poems for Preschool Children
Dingle Dangle Scarecrow When all the cows were sleeping and the sun had gone to bed Up jumped the scarecrow and this is what he said “I’m a dingle dangle scarecrow with a flippy floppy hat, I can shake my hands like this and shake my feet like that. When…
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Movement Drama Games for Children: Rhythm and Action Charades
Explore movement drama games for children with call-and-response rhythms and action charades. Encourage listening, creativity and physical expression. Game: Call and Response Age: 4 years + Minimum number of participants: 2 Resources: Clear space Other Benefits: Creativity, focus, listening. Instructions: Everyone sits in a circle. The teacher starts the…
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The Littlest Christmas Tree: Five-Minute Play for Children
The Littlest Christmas Tree Narrator – Long ago in the forest there were 3 (or they can be as many as you want) beautiful Fir Trees. These 3 fir trees hoped that someday they would be Christmas Trees. They were very patient and each day they grew and grew…
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The King and the Donkey’s Ears: Five-Minute Irish Play
Narrator 1: Once upon a time, there was a boy called Donal Narrator 2: He wanted to be a Barber when he grew up. Donal: Mother, When I grow up I want to be a barber. Mother: Don’t be silly. You can’t be a barber. Everyone knows what happens to…
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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 Hungry Tree: Movement Story for Children
Minimum Age: 5+ Minimum number of participants: 3 Resources needed: Clear space. · Other Benefits: This is an excellent introduction to improvisation as the children are free to explore their imaginations. It also helps with their coordination skills. Instructions: The teacher tells the children the following story and they have…
