This Christmas drama workshop for children aged 4–6 combines imaginative storytelling, movement and seasonal drama activities in a playful session designed for young children. Subscribe to my mailing list and receive a free copy of Aesop’s Fables on Stage If you would like to sign up to our mailing list…
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Gratitude Drama Workshop for Children
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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Goldilocks and the Three Bears Drama Workshop for Children
A practical Goldilocks and the Three Bears drama workshop for children using mime, hot-seating, teacher in role, still image, character work and storytelling.
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Writing Therapeutic Stories for Children
Basics: • Everyone has learnt a lesson for a story. • A story is metaphorical when used to communicate something more than the events itself. • Symbols are the smallest units of metaphor. • The story is a metaphor for the ideas it expresses. • The Importance of fantasy. The…
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Goldilocks and the Three Bears Movement Story
All the children sit in a circle. When the children hear the following words in the story they must jump up and do the following actions. The words are in bold to assist the teacher. Goldilocks: Skip around the space. Bear/Bears: Walk slowly and growl. Bowl/Bowls: Clasp fingers together and…
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The Enormous Turnip: Free Play Script for Children
A free Enormous Turnip play script for children with repetitive language, simple staging and flexible roles. Ideal for early years and primary drama.
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Humpty Dumpty: Five-Minute Play Script for Children
Cast of characters (14): Humpty Dumpty, Egg 1, Egg 2, Egg 3, Egg 4, General, King’s man 1, King’s man 2, King’s man 3, King’s horse 1, King’s horse 2, King’s horse 3, King and Servant. (Stage directions: There is a big wall upstage and there are a…
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The King and the Donkey’s Ears: Five-Minute Irish Play
Narrator 1: Once upon a time, there was a boy called Donal Narrator 2: He wanted to be a Barber when he grew up. Donal: Mother, When I grow up I want to be a barber. Mother: Don’t be silly. You can’t be a barber. Everyone knows what happens to…
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ESL Improvisation Activities: Speaking and Drama Games
Try ESL improvisation activities that encourage speaking and listening through imaginative dialogue, movement and role play in the classroom. Improvisation is an effective way for ESL students to develop language skills that they can use outside of the classroom. Improvisation develops skills such as confidence and empathy. The following activities…
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Storytelling in the Early Years: Creative Activities for Children
Storytelling in the early years can grow naturally from children’s movement, voices and imaginative play. Explore ways to invite children into the story-making process. Benefits of Storytelling in the Early Years Promote a feeling of well-being and relaxation Encourage children to communicate thoughts and feelings Support active participation and listening…
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The Hungry Tree: Movement Story for Children
Minimum Age: 5+ Minimum number of participants: 3 Resources needed: Clear space. · Other Benefits: This is an excellent introduction to improvisation as the children are free to explore their imaginations. It also helps with their coordination skills. Instructions: The teacher tells the children the following story and they have…
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What Is a Story Sack? Early Years Storytelling Ideas
What is a Story Sack? A story sack is a teaching and learning resource. Typically it is a large cloth bag containing a favourite children’s books along with supporting materials to help make sharing the book more engaging and interesting. Why make a Story Sack? Story sacks are fun way…
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The Gingerbread Man: Five-Minute Play for Children
The Gingerbread Man Characters: Gingerbread Man, Three Storytellers, Old Woman, Old Man, Cow, Horse, Dog, Two Bears, FoxStage directions: Three Storytellers stand on the left side of the stage. Old Woman is sitting on a chair – knitting or reading a book and Old Man is digging up vegetables…
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Storytelling Activities for ESL Classes
Storytelling games are very important in any learning environment. They are particularly important when working with students as they encourage them to use their imaginations. The games also help to instil confidence in students and to develop both their receptive and expressive skills. The following activities are a fun and…
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Mime Ideas for Kids: Games, Activities and a Complete Mime Workshop
A complete mime workshop for children with easy mime games, prompts, warm-ups, group activities and creative drama ideas for teachers and drama leaders.
