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.
An Approach to Physical Theatre with Year 10
In this unit, students develop practical ways of moving using physical theatre techniques. They are introduced to a range of vocal, body and movement conventions, alongside developing the use of musical and textual stimuli to communicate and interpret meaning.
The Huia Beak Brooch
Lisa Simpson shares her mahi with a Year 9 Drama class, grounding the intro work within her local area before launching into a process drama using The Huia Beak Brooch.
Woolvs in the Sittee - Devising
Students develop their skills in devising to create a drama that is coherent and effective, for a specified purpose. Best suited to year 11
The Arrival - Working in Role and Devising
A use of drama conventions to show a journey theme, such as a separation within a family, based on ©Sean Tan’s graphic novel, 'The Arrival.'