Drama

The benefits of drama

The benefits of drama include:

confidence
conflict resolution skills
creativity
emotional awareness
imagination
mental health and wellbeing
self-expression
self-reflection
social awareness.

EYLF learning outcomes

Drama aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework as it:

provokes confidence, commitment and persistence (4.1)
sparks curiosity, creativity, enthusiasm and imagination (4.1)
involves transfering and adapting learning from one context to another (4.3)
supports children to express their ideas and make meaning (5.3).

Learning opportunities

Explore types of drama

Children can learn about different types of drama:

dramatic play
role play.

Learning experiences

Play animal charades

Play a game with rules that develops observation, gross motor and social skills. One child pretends to be an animal, while other children guess which one it is. You may or may not allow noises.

Let the children choose an animal or use cards featuring animal pictures.

For a greater challenge, split the children into teams and let them keep score using a tally system. This teaches mark making and emerging literacy skills.