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
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PACKING MY SCHOOL BAG” – A Drama Game for Transitions
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
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…
