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Drama is one of the greatest confidence-builders for children. By incorporating drama into your classroom, home or other learning environment, you offer children rich and stimulating opportunities to explore, create and imagine.

ARTS:LIVE’s drama courses and activities take children through the fundamentals of performance, including the basics of movement and dialogue, sourcing materials and unlocking meaning in texts, character development and technical staging. There are also advanced courses to teach devised theatre, process drama and the development of site-specific works.

There are also plenty of fun drama games that are designed to help children build confidence and play creatively. All the activities contain simple step-by-step instructions, so you don’t need to be an expert to help guide children through them!

We’ve previewed all the courses and activities on ARTS:LIVE so you can take a look at what’s on offer. Get exploring today and register for free to access everything you need to unlock the world of drama!

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  • 6 x Games and Activity Guides

    Musical Games for Early Years

    3-5 Year Olds, Years 1-2
    This resource includes six musical games that get young children improvising, playing instruments, responding to music and composing in small or large groups.
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  • 6 x 60 Minutes

    Yarning on Wiilmen Boodjar and Traditional Doll Making 5-6

    Years 3-8, Secondary
    Discover the art of yarning, eco-dyeing and traditional dollmaking with Noongar artists Marcelle Riley and Yolande Yarran-Ward, who share how textiles and storytelling connect people to Country and community. Across six curriculum-aligned lessons, students experiment with natural plant dyes, create their own story dolls and gather in yarning circles to share ideas and listen to one another. Through these experiences, they build empathy, deepen their sense of belonging and develop skills in visual arts and respectful communication.
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  • 7 x 60 minute lessons

    Woonyoomboo - The Night Heron

    Years 1-8, Secondary
    Discover Woonyoomboo - the Night Heron, an important Creation story from the Nyikina community of the Kimberley region of Western Australia. It follows the journey of their creation ancestor Woonyoomboo, a "mapping man" who created and named their Country and left the walangarri (songline) that teach people about the places and plants, sacred sites, caring for Country and the lore. Created by senior cultural custodians and community members in collaboration with the SharingStories Foundation, this course aims to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of First Nations cultures and histories through a range of Arts, English and Humanities activities.
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