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Free plays, drama games and creative ideas for teachers and anyone working with children.

Category: Exploring emotions through drama

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Exploring Happiness: Drama Workshop for Young Children

Drama Start Books, 27 Oct 202510 Oct 2026

    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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Exploring Emotions

Packing My School Bag: Drama Game for School Transitions

Drama Start Books, 28 Jul 20259 Oct 2026

Minimum number of participants: 2 Age: 3+ (ideal for Junior Infants or children transitioning to a new group) Resources needed: A real or imaginary school bag, optional classroom props (e.g., pencil case, book, toy) Other benefits: Supports emotional literacy, imaginative thinking, and confidence-building Instructions for the Teacher: Gather the children…

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Exploring Emotions: Drama Workshop for Ages 4–7

Drama Start Books, 5 Jan 20259 Oct 2026

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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