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.
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 Course
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.
Introduction to Improvisation
Introduce students to the beginning principles of improvisation. Best suited to Year 9.
Matariki Resources
A selection of ideas, stories and useful links to learn about Matariki shared by Drama NZ members.
Star Fishes Unit
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.
Intergalactic - Integrated Unit.
"This unit is designed to be a story adventure using drama as the vehicle for learning by integrating drama, literacy, visual art, science and technology. Students are positioned as 'Space Specialists' tasked with helping a character lost in a Solar System. A wonderful interplay between technology and creativity absorbs students into this story. "