500 Activities, games and exercises for Drama Key Stages 1 & 2 (Digital Book 3)
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100 Ideas for Creating Moving Shapes
Creating shapes that move together in a drama lesson
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Create a circle and spin together.
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Form a straight line and march in unison.
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Make a triangle shape and crawl like robots.
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Shape yourselves into the letters of the alphabet and spell out words.
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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!
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Count from 1 to 10, each time getting louder.
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Count backward from 10 to 1, each time getting softer.
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Say the alphabet forwards and backwards.
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Take turns saying your names in a funny voice.
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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!
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“Once upon a time, in a magical forest…”
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“Guess what I found on my way to school today?”
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“I heard a strange noise coming from the old haunted house.” + 95 more
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“Who wants to go on a treasure hunt with me?”
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“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.
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Freeze and Melt: Have the children freeze in a dramatic pose, and then slowly “melt” into relaxation.
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Deep Breathing: Practise deep breathing exercises to help calm the body and mind.
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Story Circle: Sit in a circle and have each child share their favourite part of the drama class today.
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Mindful Moments: Guide the children through a brief mindfulness exercise to relax and centre themselves.
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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.
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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.
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Emotion Circle: Sit in a circle, and each child takes turns saying a word or phrase in an exaggerated emotion.
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Mirror Mime: Pair up children and take turns mirroring each other’s movements. + 95 more
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Invisible Object: Pretend to hold an object, describing its size, shape, and purpose. Pass it to the next child who adds details.
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Statues: Children become statues inspired by various themes (e.g., animals, superheroes).
