100 Ideas for Creating Moving Shapes

Creating shapes that move together in a drama lesson

1. Create a circle and spin together.

2. Form a straight line and march in unison.

3. Make a triangle shape and crawl like robots. 

4. Shape yourselves into the letters of the alphabet and spell out words.

5. Become a square and take synchronised steps. + 95 more

100 Vocal Warm Ups

Vocal warm-ups for drama. These vocal warm-up exercises should engage young learners and prepare them for an exciting drama lesson!

1. Count from 1 to 10, each time getting louder.

2. Count backward from 10 to 1, each time getting softer.

3. Say the alphabet forwards and backwards.

4. Take turns saying your names in a funny voice.

5. Mimic different animal sounds. + 95 more

100 Improvisation Starting Lines

Feel free to mix and match these opening lines to create engaging and imaginative dialogues for your drama improvisation!

1. “Once upon a time, in a magical forest…”

2. “Guess what I found on my way to school today?”

3. “I heard a strange noise coming from the old haunted house.” + 95 more

4. “Who wants to go on a treasure hunt with me?”

5. “What if our toys could come to life?” + 95

100 Warm Down Activities

These warm-down activities can help children wind down after a drama class while fostering relaxation, mindfulness, and creativity. Feel free to adapt them to suit your specific class’s needs and preferences.

1. Freeze and Melt: Have the children freeze in a dramatic pose, and then slowly “melt” into relaxation.

2. Deep Breathing: Practise deep breathing exercises to help calm the body and mind.

3. Story Circle: Sit in a circle and have each child share their favourite part of the drama class today.

4. Mindful Moments: Guide the children through a brief mindfulness exercise to relax and centre themselves.

5. Slow-Motion Exploration: Let them explore the room in slow motion, encouraging them to pay attention to how their body feels. + 95 more

100 Fun 5 minute Group Games to end a Drama Lesson

These drama games are designed to be fun, creative, and engaging, making them perfect for ending a drama lesson with 7-9-year-olds. Adapt and modify them as needed to suit the specific goals and preferences of your drama class.

1. Freeze Frame: One child starts a scene, and others freeze when the teacher shouts “Freeze!” Then, the teacher replaces one child to start a new scene.

2. Emotion Circle: Sit in a circle, and each child takes turns saying a word or phrase in an exaggerated emotion.

3. Mirror Mime: Pair up children and take turns mirroring each other’s movements. + 95 more

4. Invisible Object: Pretend to hold an object, describing its size, shape, and purpose. Pass it to the next child who adds details.

5. Statues: Children become statues inspired by various themes (e.g., animals, superheroes).