Story Explorers
This engaging lesson uses drama to bring stories to life for children and young people across EYFS, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, and Key Stage 3, developing creativity, communication, teamwork, and emotional expression through voice, movement, and imagination.
Curriculum links: Art & Design, English and History
Suitable for Key Stages: Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3 & Key Stage 4 and SEND
Art Form: Drama or Visual Art
Duration: 2 hours or 4 hours
Location: At the Lowry or in School
Cost: £160/£300 per class (reduced rate available for schools located in Salford and in school prices vary – link to costs page)
Capacity: Max 35 pupils
Pupils taking part will be supported to:
- Understand storytelling through drama, exploring how stories are told through action, voice, and movement.
- Bring a story to life by using role-play, voice, and movement to represent characters, emotions, and settings.
- Explore themes from a well known story or text and use drama to express the key messages and ideas.
- Develop communication skills, such as listening, speaking, and collaborating with others.
- Use imagination and creativity to explore different characters and situations in the story.