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The following are some of the many comments received about David Farmer's books and web site. You can also read comments about the courses and training days.
'I have been teaching drama to all ages for several years but this book has been a life line. I have had so
much fun with your techniques that I have incorporated them into every
lesson.'
'Once again I would like to tell you how valuable your work is to me.
It has helped me grow as a drama teacher, I have become more confident
in presenting my lessons and most important of all - the students love
it. Thanks for sharing so generously with me and all others who use
your work.'
'I purchased '101 Drama Games and Activities' today, and was SO
impressed. I have bought several books on the subject and this one is
superior in every way!'
'I am a newly certified theatre teacher and have to thank you for
providing the most creative resources I have ever seen to educate and
entertain young children.'
'Just wanted to let you know how fantastic this is! I found it by accident whilst looking for resources to support the new literacy strategy. I teach performing arts at a primary school and the ideas from your newsletter will be in my planning by the start of term.'
'I just received your drama book which I sat down and read immediately.
I am a drama teacher and also work
with young people outside of the curriculum. I now feel even better
armed with ideas - having a 'Boal' in one hand and your book in the
other. Your book, like your web site is an amazing resource, which I am
sure I will use frequently!'
'I have been looking for a book like this for years! I am so thrilled to finally find one! Thanks David for creating it.'
'I am a newly qualified teacher and always on the look out for resources that will help me in the studio and this book is perfect! The way in which the games are categorised into areas will save me time and also ensure that my activities are focused in the right direction and suited to the purpose of the lesson. The language used is straightforward and the instructions are easy to follow. I look forward to your next book.’
'I am specialising in drama as part of my primary education degree and
your book was very useful to a recent assessment I had. I used Alphabet
Conversation and everyone really liked it! I also got a B+ so cheers!'
'What a fantastic resource! Can't wait to get your book and share what
you have compiled - it's great to know your games and exercises are
tried and trusted and everything is explained extremely well. Thanks
for sharing your passion!'
'Thank you, David, for your generosity. I work with young people in a deprived area of Tyneside and I'm grateful for your help.'
'Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have just started teaching KS3
Drama in England. Am an NQT, had no drama training, and you've saved my
sanity!'
'This is a great resource, I am a student studying Primary school teaching - you helped with my final assessment! Thanks.'
'Really like this site. I teach a PGCE English course and have recommended this site to all my student teachers.'
'I am so thankful for your shared talent and free activity
ideas. The kids will have a blast in a positive way as many of these
activities will be added to our group. Thank You !!! Live Creative!'
'I am doing my GCSEs and teach a class of 9 year olds on a Sunday. These tips and games have
made the lessons more exciting for both myself and the younger
children. In the future I would like to be a full time drama teacher so
teaching on a Sunday has been beneficial to me and your large amount of
advice and fantastic website has just made me realise my ambition
even more!'
'I am so pleased that I bought '101 Drama Games and Activities'. I can
see so many ways in which my 370 primary school Performing Arts
students will have such fun, stimulation as well as education.'
'I purchased "101 games" - it is wonderful. I teach music to primary
aged children but also release other teachers and do other activities
with the classes. I love doing interactive games etc with the children.
The children respond so easily and positively to activities that are
drama based. I have used some of the techniques such as "hot seating".
I would like to incorporate drama a lot more in my teaching - it has so
many positive outcomes - very effective for dealing with problems and
issues.'
'I just wanted to let you know that my students absolutely loved the game 'Random Sound Story'. I have a very creative group of grade 10 students and find it difficult to challenge them sometimes. They loved it! Thank you.'
'Your book is perfect for our needs. We hope that you are as excited as
we are that some of your games could reach up to 12,000 children this
year.'
'David, Just wanted to say, you've got a really great website, full of ideas for games.'
'This website was very useful and all my drama class will enjoy your games. Thank you.'
'I am heartily impressed with the energy of the site, the
communicative, encouraging and useful way it is set up, and the feeling
of participation on a much larger scale it fosters - keep up the good
work! The games so far used have gone down very well and often sparked
other mutations of the themes within improv workshops - thanks!'
'I have a very large drama school in Sydney Australia, teaching kids from 6-16 in groups of 10 every hour, every afternoon. My lessons change with each week and I am constantly looking for fresh ideas and new material. I want to thank you for your ongoing help and support.'
'I sometimes feel a little isolated
working as a solo drama facilitator and its really valuable updating
and putting a twist on my own practice with your ideas. I do think your
games are of a high quality and well explained which is not often the
case. It's
refreshing to see a real primary slant to the ideas from someone who
knows.'
'Having started work at a new school this year I wanted some inspiration for new warmups so downloaded David's book 101 Drama Games and Activities.
I have used a number of them over the past few months with great
success and with so many to choose from there is never any worry about
not having something new to walk into the classroom with.'
'I plan my lessons and try to remember the activities I have found in
your book but I invariably have to refer to it (discretely) during my
lessons. I never enter my drama lessons without it!'
'Loving the exercises and games and using them all the time. This is the first time Drama has been offered as a creative art in the Junior High where I teach. I have my students take a few minutes to do a reaction journal, at the end of each class. The responses are wonderful, even from those who thought it would be terrible. The class clowns finally have a place to act out, legitimately, and they're loving that. With this outlet, some of them are even settling down in their regular classes.' - Tal Rabinovitz, Sydney
'I just want to say thanks, I'm teaching my first term at a youth theatre at and I'm only 18 so as you can imagine, it's quite hard to keep them entertained. Although I've heard or played many of the games, it's amazing how many you forget, especially when you try to think on your feet. It's helped a lot!'
'Thank you. What a lovely collection!! Always nice to get other's ideas when trying to avoid 'I'm sick of this one!!' in a drama classroom!'
'As a Hebrew language and Judaic Studies teacher, I use a lot of drama in my classes. The students love it. Thank you for your awesome ideas. I am looking forward using them in my next school year. I wish students all over will have a chance to play and enjoy your wonderful games.'
'I run a number of Drama workshops and love visiting this site when my creative juices run dry! Even though many of the suggested games are tried and tested its amazing how many you forget. Thanks David.' |