Drama for Early Childhood contains 40 simple, easy-to-follow lesson plans appropriate for children between the ages of 3-8 years.
Including over 200 individual activities, vocal activities and character work, as well as activities involving costume, puppet making and script work, this book is a practical and invaluable resource for teachers and early childhood educators wishing to provide a vibrant, innovative and engaging drama experience.
‘This book is written for both beginning teachers looking to incorporate some drama into their curriculum and for experienced drama educators in need of some extra material for lessons. It is designed to be a practical resource and to become a teaching tool.’ — Katherine Zachest
KATHERINE ZACHEST has extensive experience in drama education in early childhood and primary school education. She is a lecturer in Drama and Creative Arts at Deakin University. She was invited on the panel to re-write the primary drama curriculum for the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority. Katherine has presented at national and international conferences and she is a sought-after speaker on the benefits of drama for young children. She is the author of Drama for Early Childhood which has been re-published in the UK, China and Estonia under the title Drama Games for Young Children. She is currently working in early childhood education as a drama specialist and is a Ph.D. candidate, exploring the role of drama to promote sustainability in early childhood education.
| Cast Info | - |
| Genres | YA/Children's Theatre |
| Themes | - |
| Audiences | Primary: up to Year 6 |
| Extent | 210 |
| Edition | First |
| Size | 150 x 239 |