Resource Library
Whakaari Aotearoa's resource library was created by drama kaiako for drama kaiako. It contains lesson plans, activities, teaching units, pedagogy, videos, posters, and wellbeing support for kaiako. While some resources are available for anyone to download, most are exclusively for members.
The Power of Play - An Introduction to Boal
Explore some of Augusto Boal’s most famous games and Image Theatre exercises, with a specific focus on adapting them for younger students.
NCEA Level 1 Webinar Series
These webinars go through the resources available to plan your teaching and learning programmes, a detailed breakdown of each of the standards (1.1 91940 Explore the Function of Theatre Aotearoa / 1.2 91941 Participate in creative strategies to create a drama), setting up your conditions of assessment and making assessor judgements
Rātā and the Waka
A Drama and Literacy resources by Samantha Bates based on the traditional Māori story, Rātā and the Waka, focussing on environmental sustainability and the interconnectedness of all living things.
Mana Moments
This resource, created by Evelyn Mann, for Years 4-8 focusses on understanding mana and exploring the history of Aotearoa.
Exploring Our Emotions through Drama
This resource, created by Kim Snider, using Susan Verde and Peter H. Reynolds’© inspiring picture book, “I am Love: A Book of Compassion” to explore emotions and promote well-being in young learners years 5-8.
Burnout in the Arts
Health and Wellbeing for Arts Educators - A tool for recognising and preventing burnout in the performing arts.
Health and Safety Planning
Guidelines and policies for health and safety in a school, specifically focusing on drama and performing arts spaces.
Producing a Class Play
Guidance and tips for teachers on organizing and managing a class production, including considerations for script choice, budgeting, and engaging students of different abilities and backgrounds.
Why Study Drama? - Interviews
A series of short videos on how Drama students develop skills in teamwork and collaboration.
Planning your Courses
The document focuses on planning courses and teaching and learning programs in a drama department.
Creating a Strong Culture of Communication and Understanding in Your Department
A guide to creating a strong culture of communication and understanding in your department.
Exam Prep - Terminology Game
This resource unpacks exam terminology and helps ākonga to familarise themselves with language they will encounter in their exam.