What Are Drama Games?
Children’s natural tendency towards make-believe play can be utilised at school through structured play and drama.
Read moreTeaching Gold Mining in New Zealand through Drama
These five incredibly simple methods for drama teaching inspired a teacher in New Zealand to bring to life her social studies project on gold-mining history.
Read moreDrop Of A Hat by David Farmer – Review January 2022
Review: “…a useful and helpful book for primary practitioners.”
Read morePodcasts and Webinars with David Farmer
Podcasts and Webinars about drama teaching featuring David Farmer
Read moreMy Favourite Drama Teaching Books
These books are ideal for practical ideas to use right away. The first two cover secondary as well as primary and the others are for younger children. They are my favourite drama books at the moment! 100 Acting Exercises for 8-18 Year Olds by Samantha Marsden Samantha...Read moreBooks on Drama for Language Teaching and Learning
Recommended books on teaching and learning language through drama games and activities.
Read moreShortened Shakespeare
Recommended shortened versions of Shakespeare playscripts for children and young people to perform.
Read moreDrama Across the Curriculum
Drama strategies can be used as everyday teaching tools for a wide range of subjects. (Extract from ‘Learning Through Drama in the Primary Years’).
Read moreTeaching Literacy Through Drama
Drama is a close ally in the development of literacy, especially speaking and listening.
Read moreKeeping Control in the Drama Lesson
Classroom Management for Drama Lessons The challenge of managing the classroom during drama could be why some teachers are reluctant to teach the subject. Drama lessons are there to encourage free expression, so doesn’t this just lead to noise, over-excitement...Read moreDrama Courses
The Inspiring Drama Teacher
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