Offering a wide range of fun and interactive Drama teaching resources for KS1-5 pupils, which are all tried-and-tested in both private and state sector schools. Over 24 years experience in the UK and internationally as an Educator, Director, Writer and Actor. Feel free to get in touch for more details: phil.brooks@hotmail.co.uk
Offering a wide range of fun and interactive Drama teaching resources for KS1-5 pupils, which are all tried-and-tested in both private and state sector schools. Over 24 years experience in the UK and internationally as an Educator, Director, Writer and Actor. Feel free to get in touch for more details: phil.brooks@hotmail.co.uk
Are you looking for ideas, in preparation for Victory in Europe Day?
In commemoration of the VE Day 80th Anniversary on Thursday 8th May 2025, here is an assembly resource pack which includes the following:
Assembly presentation (12 slides)
Prayers - Junior and Senior
Short script (7 characters)
This tried-and-tested 6 week Drama scheme of work is designed to introduce your pupils to the Ancient Egyptian civilization. The perfect support scheme to exploring this popular History topic in primary schools.
All lessons come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Looking to refresh your Key Stage 2 Drama curriculum planning for the upcoming academic year and beyond?
Teaching Drama with Year 3 and/or 4 for the first time and looking for some much-needed inspiration??
If so, check out this bundle of 8 extensive tried-and-tested schemes and supporting resources, which will provide you with excellent material for the full academic year - no planning needed!
Shackleton’s Antarctic Expedition
Rainforests
George’s Marvellous Medicine
Around the World
Ancient Egyptians
Ancient Romans
Ancient Greeks
Drama Club scripts
Review - Excellent resources on a variety of topics to engage and excite KS2 - hopefully something for everyone! Phil is prompt at answering any questions regarding the schemes and very helpful. I would highly recommend :)
Lucky enough to have time in your KS2 curriculum to deliver and/or incorporate Drama?
Looking to refresh your KS2 Drama curriculum for the next academic year and beyond?
Teaching KS2 Drama for the first time and searching for some much-needed inspiration??
If the answer is YES to any of the above, check out these 20 tried-and-tested schemes of work and supporting resources.
All schemes come complete with detailed powerpoints - no planning is needed, you are ready to go!
Lesson powerpoints
Scripts
Assessment criteria and rubrics
Evaluation forms
This tried-and-tested 6 week Drama scheme of work is designed to introduce your pupils to the Ancient Roman civilization. The perfect support scheme to exploring this popular History topic in primary schools.
Lesson 1: Roman Life
Lesson 2: Roman Soldiers
Lesson 3: Romulus and Remus
Lesson 4: Boudicca, Warrior Queen
Lesson 5: Pompeii
Lesson 6: Roman Entertainment
All lessons come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Looking to refresh your Key Stage 2 Drama curriculum planning for the next academic year and beyond?
Setting up your own Drama department from scratch?
Teaching Drama for the first time and looking for some much-needed inspiration??
If the answer is YES to any of the above, check out this extensive tried-and-tested scheme resource bundle which will provide you with excellent material for the full academic year across the whole of Key Stage 2. The extra bonus is an effective assessment criteria, which offers a clear and consistent structure to support all schemes.
All schemes come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Matilda
Darkwood Manor
Rainforests
The Iron Man
Kensuke’s Kingdom
Ancient Egyptians
Ancient Romans
KS2 Drama Assessment Criteria and Target-Setting pack
REMEMBRANCE DAY 2024
Are you looking for an assembly resource for your Remembrance Day commemoration this year?
If so, here’s my 10-slide assembly presentation (complete with a poem and prayer) and short drama script.
1: Title
2: What is Remembrance Day?
3: The Poppy; A symbol of Remembrance
4: Remembrance (To)Day
5: Two Minute Silence introduction
6: Two Minute Silence - What could you think about?
7: Prayer
8: What role did children have to play?
9: Poem; The Soldier by Rupert Brooke
10: Title
Looking to refresh your Key Stage 2 Drama curriculum planning for 2025 and beyond?
Setting up your own Drama department from scratch?
Teaching Drama for the first time and looking for some much-needed inspiration??
If the answer is YES to any of the above, check out this 10 extensive tried-and-tested scheme resource bundle which will provide you with excellent material for the full academic year across the whole of Key Stage 2. All schemes come with detailed powerpoints and are therefore good-to-go. The extra bonus is an effective assessment criteria, which offers a clear and consistent structure to support all schemes.
Matilda
Darkwood Manor
George’s Marvellous Medicine
Ancient Egyptians
Ancient Romans
Rainforests
Shackleton’s Antarctic Expedition
The Iron Man
Kensuke’s Kingdom
KS2 Drama Assessment Criteria and Target-Setting pack
Are you looking for a script to support your Vikings topic?
If so, here it is!
This story follows a group of children on a time-travelling adventure. Written for a school play and was very well-received.
10 page script and 13 speaking roles, with scope to add more.
Word and PDF formats.
If possible, please purchase the School Licence - this will allow you to share with colleagues and print unlimited copies for performers. Thank you.
CAST
• Sam, Tom, Claire & Helen: Year 5 (feel free to adapt age) children. They are transported back in time to Anglo-Saxon times.
• Mrs Jones: Class Teacher.
• Eddie, James, Arthur & George: Four more Year 5 children.
• Edric and Elfreda: Anglo-Saxon brother and sister.
• Alfwold: Thane of the Anglo-Saxon village.
• The Stranger: Brings news of raiders.
• Villagers: Anglo-Saxon residents of the village.
Review - Fantastic resource! Perfect for lesson work and scheme of work, as well as scripts for drama clubs/shows!!
Looking for festive-themed performances to present both in the classroom and on your school stage?
All of these are tried-and-tested resources, which have consistently produced great results.
A Christmas Carol adapted script (18 pages / 40 speaking roles)
Comedy Nativity script (5 pages / 8 speaking roles)
Bowl Full of Jelly script (4 pages / 5 speaking roles)
Reindeer Games script (5 pages / 14+ speaking roles)
Santa’s Knee script (3 pages / 12 speaking roles)
Little Red Riding Hood pantomime script (6 pages / 9 speaking roles)
Cinderella pantomime script (6 pages / 11 speaking roles)
Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime script (7 pages / 8 speaking roles)
Christmas monologues (6 characters)
A Christmas Carol monologues (8 characters)
Pantomime scheme (detailed powerpoints - 6 lessons and 2 pantomime scripts - see above)
Christmas Quiz (20 questions)
This tried-and-tested Drama scheme of work is designed to introduce your pupils to the Ancient Greek civilization. The perfect support scheme to exploring this popular History topic in primary schools and is full of opportunities to bring the myths to life.
All lessons come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go!
Greek myth drama lessons x 2
Greek myth scripts x 4
Greek myth monologues x 8
Ancient Greek Olympics quiz
This dramatic and extensive bundle includes the following:
A 6-week Greek Theatre scheme of work, exploring chorus, masks and myths. This scheme comes complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go
4 short 2-page scripts, ideally for children aged 10-14 years old; Perseus and Medusa, Theseus and the Minotaur, Daedalus and Icarus, The Labours of Hercules
8 short monologues that explore famous mythology characters; Zeus, Achilles, Theseus, Perseus, Aphrodite, Hermes, Persephone and King Midas
Ancient Greek Olympics Quiz; 15 questions to test your knowledge
Looking for some fun World War character monologues?
Check out this selection of six short monologues that explore the following characters:
Soldier
Sergeant
Nurse
Pilot
Captain
Medic
Looking to refresh your plan for this academic year?
and/or
Lucky enough to have time in your Junior School curriculum to deliver Drama?
Check out these 15 tried-and-tested schemes of work and resources which are ideal for Junior School age, however some are also perfect for KS3.
This bundle is great value - enjoy!
Looking to refresh your plan for this academic year?
Lucky enough to have time in your Junior School curriculum to deliver Drama?
Teaching Drama for the first time and looking for some help??
Check out these 6 tried-and-tested schemes of work and resources which are ideal for Junior School age, however some are also perfect for KS3.
This bundle is great value with 60% discount - enjoy!
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Looking to refresh your curriculum for this academic year and beyond?
Setting up a department from scratch?
Teaching Drama for the first time and looking for help??
Check out this fantastic selection of 15 fun tried-and-tested KS2 and 3 Drama schemes of work.
Schemes of work
Powerpoints
Assessment criteria
Assessment rubrics
Unit overviews
Scripts
Looking for some Key Stage 2 script inspiration?
This fun bundle offers a wide selection of 10 scripts, for all occasions - lesson activities and/or production performances.
Enjoy!
If possible, please purchase the School Licence - this will allow you to share with colleagues and print unlimited copies for performers. Thank you.
Looking to refresh your curriculum for this academic year and beyond?
Setting up a department from scratch?
Teaching Drama for the first time and looking for help??
If the answer is YES to any of the above, check out this fantastic selection of 12 fun tried-and-tested KS2 and 3 Drama schemes of work.
Schemes of work
Powerpoints
Assessment descriptors
Unit overviews
This 2-page script explores the events of D Day through the eyes of a young child and grandparent (feel free to change character gender as it suits):
Boy
Grandpa
Narrator
3 Soldiers
Voices of The Blitz: Eight Powerful Monologues
Step back in time to one of the most harrowing periods of World War II—The Blitz. Voices of The Blitz brings to life the emotions, fears, and resilience of those who lived through the relentless bombing of Britain’s cities. Through eight compelling monologues, this resource captures the diverse perspectives of ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances.
Each monologue provides a unique glimpse into the hearts and minds of those who experienced The Blitz firsthand, allowing performers to explore a range of emotions, from fear and hope to duty and longing. Perfect for drama lessons, historical studies, or school performances, these monologues encourage empathy and understanding of a generation’s courage during wartime.
Child (Young Boy or Girl) – An innocent yet observant child, finding ways to make sense of the chaos around them while hiding in a shelter.
Mother – A strong and nurturing woman, desperately trying to protect her children and hold her family together in the face of danger.
Air-Raid Warden – A responsible and determined warden, enforcing the blackout and ensuring the safety of the community.
Firefighter – A brave and exhausted firefighter, battling endless flames while fighting to save lives.
Injured Citizen – A wounded individual reflecting on the moment their life changed forever and struggling with uncertainty about the future.
Elderly Neighbour – A reflective senior, recalling memories of past wars and observing the strength of the younger generation.
Young Man (Volunteer or Soldier on Leave) – A conflicted young man, torn between his duty to serve and his longing to protect his family.
Evacuated Child – A lonely child sent to the countryside, longing for home and family while adjusting to a new life.