The Tiger Child Drama Unit (4-7 years)
A range of drama and storytelling activities based on a traditional Indian folk-tale for KS1 and reception.
Read moreKey Stage 1 Drama Lesson Ideas
A dozen fabulous ideas and helpful books for teaching drama at key stage one.
Read moreShakespeare’s Heartbeat – Drama Games for Children with Autism
A fascinating book which outlines a unique approach to teaching Shakespeare to children on the autistic spectrum.
Read moreThe Gruffalo Drama Activities (4-7 years)
Explore familiar themes and characters through improvisation and role play.
Read moreAction Clip
Action Clip is a quick way to bring a freeze frame to life – with no preparation!
Read moreTop 5 Books for Teaching Shakespeare to Children and Young People
These days Shakespeare can be taught to children and young people in very exciting and active ways – and there are numerous recent books to help teachers. These books bring alive the stories, characters, settings and language through lively games and exercises...Read moreStory Books for Drama Teaching
Stories can provide the launch pad for a one-off drama session or several weeks of work. Drama strategies can be drawn on to deepen the understanding of characters and situations or to explore alternative outcomes. Below is a list of books which provide great...Read moreDorothy Heathcote – Pioneer of Educational Drama
The ethos of drama in education today owes an enormous debt to the inspiration of one woman – Dorothy Heathcote (MBE). She developed an empowering approach to educational drama that fired the imaginations of children and inspired the work of teachers.
Read moreLearning Through Drama in the Primary Years
“A must-have for those serious about the teaching of drama in primary school settings.”
Read moreBringing Fairy Tales to Life through Drama
Ways to develop fairy and folk tales into rehearsed performances, improvisations, tableaux and oral storytelling.
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