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Who’s the Leprechaun? | St Patrick’s Day Drama Game Strong Ensembles

Posted on 8th March 202118th March 2021Comments 0

‘Who’s the Leprechaun?’ is a St. Patrick’s Day special drama game, adapted from Secret Leader. This game helps children develop their teamwork and group awareness...

5 Ways to Use Drama Games For Fine Motor Skill Development

Posted on 5th March 202118th March 2021Comments 0

Fine Motor Skills are an essential life skill that all early years and primary school teachers should attempt to use in their classroom. I believe...

Wink Murder | Classic Drama Game for Group Awareness and Subtlety

Posted on 23rd February 202122nd March 2021Comments 0

Wink Murder is a favourite among my students. This classic game is great for concentration when the class are overly energised. Better yet, it can...

Reflecting on different styles of teaching theatre. Which is best?

Posted on 17th February 202118th February 2021Comments 0

Teaching is teaching? Not at all! Michael Morpurgo, British children and youth author, once said: But how can you become a good teacher? Well, there...

Love Bugs | Valentine’s Day Kids Craft

Posted on 12th February 202112th February 2021Comments 0

The first time I made Love Bugs, I was staying at a friend’s apartment in romantic Prague, and it couldn’t have felt more appropriate. Years...

Mafia | Popular Storytelling Drama Game For Villains and Heroes

Posted on 8th February 202119th March 2021Comments 0

Mafia is a drama game that I love, love, LOVE! I’ve played it with groups of different ages and it’s always popular! It’s important to...

Five Tried and Tested Tips For Learning Lines With Young Actors Who Can’t Read

Posted on 5th February 20215th February 2021Comments 0

Updated from the post dated 30th October 2017. In a new age of youth theatre, when many schools and arts organisations are teaching online, rehearsals...

Pop-up Heart Card | Kid’s Craft for Valentine’s Day

Posted on 1st February 20211st February 2021Comments 0

This Valentine’s Day, many of us will be sending cards to our loved ones to express our affection. Making Valentine’s Day cards has long since...

Four Reasons to Understand the Function of Drama Games

Posted on 16th January 20213rd March 2021Comments 0

When you head into the classroom it can be easy to lean on tried and tested activities. With younger kids, it’s often simpler to go...

Paper Folded Fish | Kid’s Craft

Posted on 27th July 202028th July 2020Comments 0

This week’s craft is super quick and easy and requires minimal materials! Paper folded fish is a five-minute craft for all ages, with amazing results!...