How does drama help you

Drama develops concentration Drama develops members ability to be able to focus the mind, the body, and the voice. Many of our drama activities and games during our workshops are designed to develop concentration. Even rehearsing and performing lines or movements will require concentration and improve memory, which requires plenty of exercise, just like a muscle. Drama encourages teamwork and collaboration Teamwork is undoubtedly an essential element of drama - without it, no theatre plays and performances can be performed.

Our drama workshops are a strong platform to foster and develop teamwork in our members. For example, in one drama activity, members are divided into small groups. Each group is given a scenario to perform and are left to develop the story together as a. Children quickly realise that teamwork and collaboration are important skills to get the best out of their workshops. In a performance context, every member of a performance has a specific role to play during a scene and work together as a team.

But the truth is, this helps children understand that daily life is filled with improv. Knowing this, develops confidence in children, as not only does it help them have the strength to speak up for themselves, but they will be able to do this in a proud and clear way.

What are they scared of? And why? All crucial information to help the child act as this character in the best way possible.

Drama is the perfect way to ease children to understand that not everyone has the same life as them, without forcing it on them. All of this helps a child with empathy — the ability to understand how someone feels. Both confidence and empathy are needed for a child to grow their social skills. Confidence helps them have faith within themselves, making it easier to communicate with friends and family. Whereas empathy allows the child to register how someone is feeling and with that, sometimes the tone of the communication might have to change.

In life, education is key, it normally helps with landing a successful job — something that every parent wants for their child. The truth is, drama is known to help children to succeed highly in their educational years. James S. Here, he found out that children who participated in drama achieved highly in the classroom. No matter how small or big these tests are, it is important for a student to organise the steps to achieve the grade that they want or need.

When it comes to drama, there are normally different shows that take place throughout the year, some bigger than the others. With each of these shows, drama teachers set deadlines, for example, off-script for scene one.

If you're passionate about the benefits of drama and play for children in their early years, why not find out how joining Pyjama Drama could work for you? OR, book a one-to-one bespoke training session with our founder, Sarah Owen who will work with you to achieve your drama and play gaols. From writing lesson plans to advising on classroom management or helping you develop your own drama skills, Sarah will support you to achieve your objectives, quickly and with ease.

Simply email Sarah to find out more. Drama builds confidence Even the shyest of children take just a few weeks to gently build up their self-esteem and before long they are confident to take a full and active part in sessions. A few weeks is all it takes. Drama helps concentration In every session, children are encouraged to listen to each other's ideas and thoughts and to take turns.

These activities allow children to recognise the value of concentration; a skill that is vital in the world outside their home. Drama helps develop language and communication skills Learning new songs, playing new games and participating in pretend play when children must take on the language of the role they are playing , all contribute to a child's developing vocabulary.

They are encouraged to express themselves both verbally and through facial expression and body language; the key to making them better communicators.