Key Stage 2 Drama Lesson Ideas

Drama is a natural learning method for key stage two pupils. But where do you start? Here are eleven recommended ideas from the website, as well as books to get you going.

Ten Second Objects – I use this in just about every drama session I run – it’s great fun and only takes ten seconds!

Freeze Frames – this classic method can be used to create tableaus of just about anything.

Thought Tracking – add speech to freeze frames as a step towards improvisation and role play.

Sculptor and Statue – A great game in which partners take turns to “mould” each other into a living statue.

Sound Pictures – a “soundscape” is created using children’s voices and bodies (and possibly musical instruments).

Drama Lessons – a collection of drama lessons and units for primary-aged students, key stage one and two.

Anti-Bullying Drama Unit – explore bullying issues through drama.

Bringing Fairy Tales to Life through Drama – traditional stories can provide the raw material for many drama sessions.

World War Two Evacuees – this drama unit uses a range of media, drama strategies and a fictional story to explore the experience of World War Two evacuees.

Drop Of A Hat – this book gives you lesson plans and drama strategies for teaching drama across the curriculum – at the drop of a hat!

Playful Plays Volume 1 – A lively collection of eight short plays for children and young people supported by inspirational drama games.

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