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.
Sticky Ricky & The Sock Saga
Oh No! Sticky Ricky is stealing everyone’s socks! In this drama students work collaboratively in role to generate ideas and bring fictional characters to life to help the neighbours get their socks back.
Magicians and Detectives
Drama can be magic and help develop our skills of detection too. In this drama students observe and respond, ask questions and create characters and imagine new worlds.
Into the Improv
This fun filled introduction to the art of improvisation builds capacities and skills through a range of lively engaging improv games.
Script Detective Resource
This resource supports ākonga to unpack a script and characters that they are exploring in class through a Drama Elements lens.
Literacy and Numeracy Resources for Drama Kaiako
Effective Literacy Strategies from the Ministry of Education is a professional learning programme for secondary school teachers that focuses on literacy teaching and learning.