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Journey to Ancient Greece: A Mantle of the Expert Drama Workshop

Drama Start Books, 5 Jun 202310 Aug 2024

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Space Adventure – A Drama Workshop for Children ages 5 to 8

Drama Start Books, 23 Apr 202326 Nov 2023

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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A drama workshop for children which is based on gratitude.

Drama Start Books, 16 Apr 20235 Jul 2025

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 to…

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Drama learning opportunity based on Little Red Riding Hood

Drama Start Books, 5 Mar 202329 Nov 2024

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Developing a Character

Drama Start Books, 25 Sep 20172 Oct 2017

To develop a unique character answer the following questions and then use the hot seating technique for character exploration. Personal details: Name: Age: Job: Details of family: Where were you born? Where did you go to school? Past: Your biggest secret: What was your ambition (goal) as a child? Briefly…

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The hare and the tortoise, a fun drama workshop for children.

Drama Start Books, 2 Jul 201724 Jul 2024

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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Drama Lesson based on “The Lion and The Clever Rabbit”

Drama Start Books, 11 Feb 201726 Sep 2025

The following is a Drama workshop to do with children in primary or elementary school. It is a useful workshop if you want to focus on the issue of Bully and isolation. It is based on the fable from the Panchatantra called “The Lion and the Clever Rabbit”. Here is…

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The Gruffalo – Drama Workshop

Drama Start Books, 30 Dec 201530 Dec 2022

The Gruffalo drama workshop from Julie Meighan

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