Child Drama

Child drama is a resource that contains various types of ways drama teaching can be done. It also has recommendations of various resources that can be used and what is, age appropriate for each group when you're teaching.

Strengths

The site offers a wide variety of resources at no cost, which is valuable for teachers with limited budgets. Anyone can access the lesson plans, monologues, and teaching guides, making it inclusive and easy to use.
The lesson plans are written in a clear, step-by-step manner, allowing teachers to use them immediately. At the same time, they are flexible enough to be adapted to different age groups, classroom sizes, or learning outcomes.
The activities focus on more than just performance skills. They help students develop creativity, problem-solving skills, empathy, teamwork, and self-expression — all of which are essential for personal and social growth.
Many activities are designed to link with subjects like history, English, or science. For example, role-playing can help students re-create historical events or explore themes in literature, making learning more engaging and memorable.

Weaknesses

Since the resources are primarily designed for a U.S. context, they may not directly align with Australian curriculum frameworks (or those of other countries). Teachers need to adjust the language and objectives to fit their own standards.
The website design is old-fashioned, with mostly text and limited visuals, videos, or interactive elements. This can make it less engaging for teachers used to modern, multimedia teaching platforms.
While the resources are broad and flexible, they are not always tailored to diverse learning needs. Teachers may need to modify activities for students with disabilities, English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) learners, or those requiring extra support.
Although the site offers some grading frameworks, drama assessment remains subjective and challenging. Teachers may also struggle to measure creativity and participation consistently without more structured rubrics.

A classroom activity that can be implemented using this framework is an energy-focused lesson plan. Through this activity, educators are able to collaborate with the class and provide opportunities for each child to explore the concept of energy by expressing their understanding through words and actions. This approach not only deepens students’ grasp of scientific ideas but also highlights the real-world relevance of energy in their everyday lives.

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