Drama Games for Kids
In drama games, the children can inhabit worlds different from the ones in which they live.
They will use their imagination to dramatise a range of characters, feelings, and situations. Their actions can be planned as well as improvised. The children will express themselves through their bodies and with language. The games chosen each day are based on a variety of themes or subjects.
Children with little dramatic experience can enjoy all the games. They play and give their actions a dramatic form. They tell and act out stories, experiences, feelings and things they have imagined. Playing these games they get to try things that they wouldn't do in every day life and can 'make mistakes'.
Thinking of drama as a game helps children to access their natural talents for imagination, pretending and spontaneous fun. The sessions include many activities to develop basic dramatic skills, such as simple mimes, movement exercises and introduction games. Also, Drama games are valuable for children's personal and social development. The games are designed to practice listening and observation skills, social and emotional skills, oral, physical and creative expression, as well as performance skills.
AGE: Suitable for ages 6 to 9
SKILL LEVEL: Everyone - Suitable for a range of experience and skill. Tutors understand that there will be varying skill levels and will adapt to the needs and interests of all students.
SCHEDULE: Half Days - Monday 13 to Friday 17 January 2025 - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
VENUE: St Mary’s Primary School
Check out the courses below that could be paired with this half-day course…
In drama games, the children can inhabit worlds different from the ones in which they live.
They will use their imagination to dramatise a range of characters, feelings, and situations. Their actions can be planned as well as improvised. The children will express themselves through their bodies and with language. The games chosen each day are based on a variety of themes or subjects.
Children with little dramatic experience can enjoy all the games. They play and give their actions a dramatic form. They tell and act out stories, experiences, feelings and things they have imagined. Playing these games they get to try things that they wouldn't do in every day life and can 'make mistakes'.
Thinking of drama as a game helps children to access their natural talents for imagination, pretending and spontaneous fun. The sessions include many activities to develop basic dramatic skills, such as simple mimes, movement exercises and introduction games. Also, Drama games are valuable for children's personal and social development. The games are designed to practice listening and observation skills, social and emotional skills, oral, physical and creative expression, as well as performance skills.
AGE: Suitable for ages 6 to 9
SKILL LEVEL: Everyone - Suitable for a range of experience and skill. Tutors understand that there will be varying skill levels and will adapt to the needs and interests of all students.
SCHEDULE: Half Days - Monday 13 to Friday 17 January 2025 - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
VENUE: St Mary’s Primary School
Check out the courses below that could be paired with this half-day course…
In drama games, the children can inhabit worlds different from the ones in which they live.
They will use their imagination to dramatise a range of characters, feelings, and situations. Their actions can be planned as well as improvised. The children will express themselves through their bodies and with language. The games chosen each day are based on a variety of themes or subjects.
Children with little dramatic experience can enjoy all the games. They play and give their actions a dramatic form. They tell and act out stories, experiences, feelings and things they have imagined. Playing these games they get to try things that they wouldn't do in every day life and can 'make mistakes'.
Thinking of drama as a game helps children to access their natural talents for imagination, pretending and spontaneous fun. The sessions include many activities to develop basic dramatic skills, such as simple mimes, movement exercises and introduction games. Also, Drama games are valuable for children's personal and social development. The games are designed to practice listening and observation skills, social and emotional skills, oral, physical and creative expression, as well as performance skills.
AGE: Suitable for ages 6 to 9
SKILL LEVEL: Everyone - Suitable for a range of experience and skill. Tutors understand that there will be varying skill levels and will adapt to the needs and interests of all students.
SCHEDULE: Half Days - Monday 13 to Friday 17 January 2025 - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
VENUE: St Mary’s Primary School
Check out the courses below that could be paired with this half-day course…
course info
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DAYS ONE to FOUR
A structured class with a variety of games done in pairs, small groups, as a whole group and as individuals involving:
Introductions
Improvisations
Pantomimes
Stories and Sounds
The session will include warm up, core activities, cool down and evaluation.
DAY FIVE
Selecting games and activities from the first 4 days to rehearse and prepare for finale concert
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No experience required.
YOUR COURSE TUTOR
Andrea Hearn
Andrea received her Bachelor of Arts (Performing Arts) Degree at Ballarat University, in Victoria and spent two years studying Acting classes at the Globe Theatre in San Diego, America.
She has appeared on television and stages, however her real passion is teaching children drama skills to help develop their creativity, expression and confidence.
As well as bringing acting skills into the classroom as a primary school teacher, she has also been facilitating drama classes after school and during school holidays in Bellingen, Valla Beach and Bowraville.
