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

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The Three Little Pigs: Turning a Familiar Story into Child-Led Drama Inquiry

Drama Start Books, 24 Sep 202613 Oct 2026

This Three Little Pigs drama inquiry begins with a story most young children already know. There are houses to build, a wolf to meet, problems to solve and plenty of opportunities for movement, mime and role play. But what happens if, instead of simply acting out the story, we use…

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Drama for children Children developing their own imaginative drama journey after a bear hunt story

From Bear Hunt to Child-Led Inquiry: One Story, Two Very Different Drama Experiences

Drama Start Books, 23 Sep 202610 Oct 2026

  Buy on Amazon is a wonderful starting point for drama with young children. It has movement, repetition, imaginary environments, obstacles, tension and a clear journey. It is also a useful way of exploring the difference between adult-led drama and child-led, inquiry-based drama. The interesting thing is that you don’t…

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