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

100 Acting Exercises for 8-18 Year Olds by Samantha Marsden

Samantha Marsden provides a practical tour through the leading approaches to acting used on the stage today.
The Drama Book by Alice Savage

The Drama Book by Alice Savage

A comprehensive guide to using plays and drama activities, ideal for those working with English language learners.
Let's Perform by Cath Howe

Let’s Perform by Cath Howe

A sparkling collection of monologues, duologues and poems designed to encourage children to get up and perform.
Drama Play: Bringing Books to Life Through Drama for 4 to 7 Year Olds

Drama Play: Bringing Books to Life Through Drama for 4 to 7 Year Olds

A series of ready-planned drama lessons based on 12 readily-available books for 4-7 year olds.
Drama Games for Young Children

Drama Games for Young Children

Forty lesson plans for those wishing to develop dramatic role-play, characterisation, exploration of emotions and themes with young children.