Drama Activities - New Books

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101 Drama Games & Activities
By David Farmer

  (8 Ratings)

Paperback, 89 pages

ISBN   978-1-84753-841-3

Edition  Second Edition

101 highly effective games and exercises suitable for use in drama lessons, workshops or rehearsals with children, young people or adults. Chapters include improvisation, mime, ice-breakers, group dynamics, rehearsal, story-telling, voice and warm-ups. This unique book has been developed by a professional theatre director through workshops and training with actors, teachers and children around the world. Foreword by David Wood, OBE. 'Belongs amongst the top 10 books any director or drama teacher should own.' - English Touring Opera. ‘I am always on the look out for resources that will help me in the studio and this book is perfect! The language used is straightforward and the instructions are easy to follow.’ - Bernadette Collins, UK. ‘I have to thank you for providing the most creative resources I have ever seen to educate and entertain young children.’ - Matt Brown, Milwaukee, USA.Contact the library to order articles, borrow books, help with research.

Groupwork with Learning Disabilities - Creative Drama

By Anna Chesner

UK Price: £34.99

Published: 30/08/1998

ISBN: 9780863883248

This practical manual is for anyone who has the opportunity of facilitating creative drama for people with learning disabilities. Other basic principles of working, different approaches to drama and specific structures that can be easily used. Demonstrates how creative drama can deliver many benefits to both individuals and groups including increased tolerance and respect, enhancing self esteem and developing social skills. Includes many easy-to-follow exercises and photocopiable activities that can be used with every group.

Contents:

Arrivals and greetings Body work Sensory work Voice work Life skills Games Puppets Improvisation Dramatisation Fairy tales Performance De-roling closures.

Arts Resource Handbook - Activities for Students with Disabilities

Bing, Paula Chan | Artsgenesis | Arts Horizons, Inc.

ISBN13: 9781591580263

ISBN10: 1591580269

Publication Date: 03/19/2003

DESCRIPTION

The legacy of Project A.R.I.S.E. (Arts Resources in Special Education), this handbook shares many years of invaluable experience, providing teachers and parents with a wealth of hands-on activities and proven techniques to stimulate learning and help students realize their full potential. Each art form is introduced through detailed background information, six or more field-tested activities, a glossary, and a bibliography. Arts forms included are: Dance and Movement, Drama, Music, and Visual Arts. Dance and Movement: The Elements of a Dance, Using Music with Dance Movement, Creating a Safe Space, General Warm-Ups for Any Movement Activity, Exploring with AFrican Music, Chinese Red Silk Dance, and more Drama: Life Skills Through Drama, Coaching Your Students, Fantasy versus Reality, Theater Games, Using Guided Imagery, Puppetry, and more Music: How to Begin Working with Music and Sound, Sound Sources, Instrument Making, Instruments for Children with Severe Disabilities, language Skills

This handbook shares many years of invaluable experience, providing teachers and parents with a wealth of hands-on activities and proven techniques to stimulate learning and help students realize their full potential.