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

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Space Adventure Drama Workshop for Ages 5–8

Drama Start Books, 23 Apr 202315 Oct 2026

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

Drama Start Books, 16 Apr 202315 Oct 2026

  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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Drama for children Children exploring The Hare and the Tortoise through drama

The Hare and the Tortoise: Drama Workshop for Children

Drama Start Books, 2 Jul 201715 Oct 2026

Read the following movement story to the children. When they hear any of words in bold they must do the corresponding action. The teacher should go through each action at the beginning. Boast/boastful/boasting – stand up straight and puff out chest Woods – children make themselves into trees. Animals –…

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