Introduce students to the beginning principles of drama.

Introduce students to the beginning principles of improvisation. Best suited to Year 9.

A list of handy tips improve Improv skills

Great for Te Wiki o Te Reo - a short list of Ngā āhuatanga Whakaari - Drama Elements.

Great for Te Wiki o Te Reo - a short list of Ngā Tāera Whakaari - Drama Techniques.

Describes roles in the theatre.

Themes and prompts to spark the creative process for devising.

Cut these out to inspire successful improv lessons.

A4 Landscape graphic on how to be a good audience member.

Video interview with Patrice Baldwin (world leading Drama educator, UK) Drama for Writing in the Primary Classroom

Video interview with Julie Dunn Associate Professor of Drama and Applied Theatre at Griffith University, Australia. De-Mystifying Process Drama in the Primary Classroom

A selection of ideas, stories and useful links to learn about Matariki shared by Drama NZ members.

This drama unit is based on the traditional Māori legend of The Star Fishes. Ākonga are encouraged to explore the characters in the story and the relationships and tensions between them.

This unit is based on Where I Stand by ©Philippa Werry. The drama encourages students to step into the shoes of various community members and explore past events reflected in this story.

Based on ©R.J. Palacio's Wonder, this drama unit delves into the question, "How do we treat others who are different?" It explores themes of empathy, compassion, acceptance, friendship, and kindness. Best for years 7-8.

This unit is based on the picture-book, Rose-Blanche, by ©Roberto Innocenti. Rose Blanche explores the impact of living in Nazi Germany during WWII on children and a town. Best for years 6-8.

This drama unit accompanies Finding, by ©David Hill, which follows the fortunes of two New Zealand families over seven generations and 130 years. Best for years 5-10.

A story adventure integrating drama, literacy and visual art. Two communities living in a parallel world share a precious resource. This units provides an opportunity to explores themes of treaties and agreements. Best for years 5-10.

In this unit, students connect with the character of Billy, a boy who worries, from ©Anthony Browne's Silly Billy.

Fairy tales offer rich opportunities for imaginative play. In this unit, students delve into the characters, settings, and plot of Rapunzel, exploring perspectives from Rapunzel herself, the Witch, and the Prince. The unit showcases how drama can be used to inspire and engage learners across various curriculum areas. Best for years 1-2.