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All about...Drama

Practice
By Melanie Peter, lecturer in early childhood studies at Suffolk College, and freelance consultant and author on arts education and special needs First act
By Melanie Peter, lecturer in early childhood studies at Suffolk College, and freelance consultant and author on arts education and special needs

First act

* Drama in the early years: definition, importance and benefits Lead role

* How to plan a drama session

Curtain up

* Example of a drama session: what happened and what was learned Stage directions

* Guidelines for drama in the Foundation Stage