Here are some books that I personally recommend to help you with drama activities for children and young people of all ages.
David Farmer, Drama Resource.
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Designed to be used as a dip-into book, containing over 40 approaches to using drama with well-known texts already popular with children. The sections cover fiction, poetry, non-fiction and the development of role-play areas using a variety of drama strategies - ideal for busy teachers who are looking for shorter but effective activities linked to stories and drama.
Published by David Fulton (2009)
ISBN 9780415482486
Buy from Amazon.co.uk
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101 Drama Games and Activities is packed with tried and tested ideas for drama lessons, workshops or rehearsals. Sections include improvisation, mime, ice-breakers, group dynamics, rehearsal, storytelling, voice and warm-ups. "One of the handiest things to have around" - Teaching Drama magazine Published by Lulu (2007) ISBN 978-1-8475-3841-3 |
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Learning Through Drama in the Primary Years describes 36 drama strategies in full detail along with over 250 cross-curricular activities and three extended lesson plans. “A must-have for those serious about the teaching of drama in primary school settings” - Teaching Drama magazine Published by Drama Resource (2011) ISBN 978-1-4478-7732-5 |