DRAMA
What is drama?
-Drama is a written works that tells a story through action and speech and is meant to be acted on
stage a play, movie, or television production with a serious tone or subject.
 Impact of drama activities in enhancing children’s language and
communication skills.
-Drama education contributes to language development by improving verbal and nonverbal
communication skills. Students practice articulation, intonation, and projection while delivering lines or
expressing emotions.
What are the benefits of drama in child development?
- Learning conflict resolution, helping children to learn creative problem-solving skills
alongside their peers. Exploring self-empowerment, allowing kids the opportunity to make
choices, act out their feelings, and find a new connection to themselves.
 Introduction to drama elements for children:
Example:
a) Role-playing and improvisation
- techniques that involve acting out scenarios, characters, or situations without a
script or a plan. They require participants to think on their feet, listen actively,
respond spontaneously, and cooperate with others.
b) Puppetry and puppet shows
- Puppetry is the art of making puppets and presenting a puppet show to an
audience.
-Puppets are small figures which are designed to be used by hand or by wire for the
purpose of entertainment.
 Examples of drama activities and resources suitable for children
- Try Not to Laugh
-Drama - Freeze
-Emotion Game
-Dance - freeze
-Tongue Twister