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

Category: Exploring Emotions

Exploring Emotions Children exploring different emotions through drama and expression

Exploring Friendship Through Drama: An Inquiry-Led Workshop for Children

Drama Start Books, 13 Oct 202613 Oct 2026

Explore friendship through drama with a practical, inquiry-led workshop for ages 3–7. Creative activities for belonging, empathy and cooperation.

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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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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 Through Drama: Practical Activities for the Early Years

Drama Start Books, 11 Jul 202513 Oct 2026

Supporting children to understand and express emotions is a key part of early years education. Drama offers a rich, playful, and embodied way to help young children explore feelings like happiness, sadness, anger, pride, and worry. Below are three detailed activities from Drama Start: Exploring Emotions that you can use…

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