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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A highly practical book providing a wide range of ideas for using drama across the curriculum, with themes ranging from Ancient Egypt and Greek Myths to Silent Film, Shakespeare and Dr Xargle's Book of Earthlets. As well as providing essential cross-curricular suggestions and literacy links, the book covers the use of drama in relation to live and recorded media and ICT and suggests how drama activity may lead to children's performances.
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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 |