Health and Wellbeing for Arts Educators - Mindfulness ideas for the primary classroom, including breathing exercises and activities to promote relaxation and focus.

A resource to support Primary teachers using drama strategies in their clasroooms to enhance Literacy learning. This resource includes information and videos demonstrating the drama strategies in action in the classroom. An essential item for every Primary/Intermediate drama teacher's toolkit.

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 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.

Based on the book The Little Kiwi and the Treaty by ©Nikki Slade Robinson, students are encouraged to see themselves reflected in this story and make connections with their own history. The story of the Kiwis can be linked to the wider historical context of Aotearoa NZ and local community contexts.

"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. "

This unit is based on the animated movie Inside Out, by Disney Pixar. It explores the workings of 11-year-old Riley’s mind. This unit allows students to identify with the central character's feelings and relate their own personal experiences to the story.