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The Whoosh Book

Books, Language Learning, Primary, Secondary

Summaries of 42 stories, plays, myths and novels for 7-14 year-olds to use with the enjoyable Whoosh storytelling technique.

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Why Teach Drama to Primary School Children?

Drama Teaching, Features, Primary Drama, Training Resources

Children’s natural tendency towards make-believe play can be utilised at school through structured play and drama.

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The Tiger Child Drama Unit (4-7 years)

Download - Primary, Primary Drama

A range of drama and storytelling activities based on a traditional Indian folk-tale for KS1 and reception.

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Key Stage 1 Drama Lesson Ideas

Drama Teaching, Drama Tips, Features, Primary Drama

A dozen fabulous ideas and helpful books for teaching drama at key stage one.

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Key Stage 2 Drama Lesson Ideas

Drama Teaching, Drama Tips, Features, Primary Drama

12 brilliant ideas, games, lesson ideas and practical books for teaching drama at key stage two (5-12 years).

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Laban for All

Acting, Directing

Rudolf Laban’s down to earth approach can be used to beneficially develop character movement for young children through to adults.

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Shakespeare’s Heartbeat – Drama Games for Children with Autism

Books, Directing, Drama Clubs, Primary, Secondary, Shakespeare

A fascinating book which outlines a unique approach to teaching Shakespeare to children on the autistic spectrum.

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The Gruffalo Drama Activities (4-7 years)

Download - Primary, Early Years, Primary

Explore familiar themes and characters through improvisation and role play.

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Drama Menu

Books, Drama Clubs, Drama Games, Secondary

Perfect book for planning drama sessions for secondary students and above, with games and longer activities.

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Forkbeard Fantasy – Multimedia Theatre of the Absurd – 4

Features, Theatre Companies

Educational programme Forkbeard Fantasy run regular workshops and residencies as an integral part of their artistic programme. Courses range from one-day workshops to their popular six-day residential summer schools, covering film animation, animated props, the...Read more
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Family Portraits

Groups make family portraits by striking funny poses.

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Podcasts and Webinars about drama teaching featuring drama consultant David Farmer

Drama Menu at a Distance: 80 Socially Distanced or Online Theatre Games by Glyn Trefor-Jones

Drama games for socially-distanced and online teaching, carefully planned for this difficult period we are living through.

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The group is conducted to create a sound picture or “soundscape” using their voices and bodies.

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