Drama games for kids

Use these drama games with upper primary and middle primary students as brain breaks or to help students build their skills. These activities and games work with any content your class is familiar with!

If you’ve ever seen a bunch of kids playing in a circle, you know the magic that can happen—giggles take over, shy kids come out of their shells, and imagination runs wild. Today, we’re jumping into one of my favourite parts of drama class: circle theatre games! These games are total game changers for building connection, boosting creativity, practicing listening skills, and growing confidence—and the best part? They’re ridiculously fun. So let’s hop into my top 10 circle games that are…

When I first started teaching, I didn’t quite know how to approach the drama section of our art curriculum. We would do a few skits, occasionally play a version of Bus Stop where one kid had to make another laugh, and call it a day. I wanted to breathe some life into our drama activities and make things fun again. Improv games were a perfect fit!

Drama games are not staged plays but a dynamic form in which children explore their minds and the world around them. They can use their play-acting in sensory games, pantomimes, story games with puppets, in creating masks and costumes, and much more. Drama games allow children to get more in touch with themselves and what they want to be, and are a delightful way to discover the freedom, creativity, and expression of acting- and living. The SmartFunActivity series encourage imagination…

Need a fun and creative game for your drama students? This game is fun and fast and great for creating characters. Have a look now.

A collection of fun drama games and activities for kids. Great for drama class or to warm up for your theater group. #DramaGames #DramaActivities #ActingTips #SchoolPlays

Drama games provide a wonderful way to build confidence, imagination, and self-expression skills in your little actors. With our collection of cheerful activities, perfectly tailored to kids of all ages, you’ll teach them the tips and tricks of acting while having a ball doing it! From classic improv games to innovative characterizations - we’ve got you covered with a series of awesome activities to inspire your budding performers.

These fun drama games and activity ideas are sure to bring hours of fun and laughter to the drama team or department. These games can be used as warm-ups,

Teaching drama to kindergarten students can be challenging, especially if you don't have drama experience. These kindergarten drama activities are easy and fun.

Learn how to play this quick, fun and dramatic drama game that's perfect for a group warm up! Find out more now...

Get your theatre and drama groups warmed up in no time with 'The Rainbow Game'. This fun and fast warm up game will get your group ready to explore the creative arts. Try this game at your next session and experience the rainbow of possibilities.

My school has been very fortunate to offer a drama residency to students. The PAC and district joined together to fund this. We invited Ted Sloan, a local celebrity, in to help us out. Ted was a local radio personality for 10 years. Ted has an acting degree from the University of Alberta and he's currently going to Capilano University to complete a diploma in backstage studies. We took the school and split everyone up into one of three weeks. Everyone gets 45 minutes a day with Ted for a…

Starting a unit with an exciting activity, like this, engages children right away. Drama games for kids build interest in drama class.

Drama games & activities in your classroom or drama club as warm-ups, ice breakers, or as fun activities to start any class!

Don't sift through an exhaustive list of primary drama games looking for ideas. Check out this simple approach anyone can use to teach K-3 Drama activities!

Floor Slaps is a great way to get your class to concentrate and hold their attention for a long time.

If you are teaching younger students (ages 3-6), this collection is a must-have! There are over 150 drama games and activities on 50 pages.

Great acting games and drama exercises for kids and adults. With easy to follow instructions this is a great resource for acting teachers and directors.

We Are Thespians!

Players create evolving tableaus adding themselves as elements to a scene, each declaring their role. It starts with I am a tree.