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This all-in-one warm-up toolkit guides students from physical activation through freeze frames, gestures, thought tracking, and full improvisation. Ideal for ensemble-building, devising units, character work, and performance practice.

Carefully structured with step-by-step guidance, high-performance extensions, and a student skills sheet, this resource is perfect for drama specialists, cover lessons, or non-specialist teachers looking to embed deeper learning into warm-up activities.

What’s Included

• Teacher’s Guide: Clear warm-up flow, setup instructions, and pedagogy tips

-Student Performance Skills Sheet: Printable handout with breakdowns of stillness, levels, gesture, movement, vocal variation, and improvisation technique

-40+ Freeze Frame Prompts: Categorised by theme (e.g. Mystery, Conflict, Comedy, Emotional, Fantasy, Social Justice)

-High Performance Learning (HPL) Extensions: Challenge tasks for gifted and talented students

-Spotlight & Feedback Framework: Easy-to-use reflection tools for peer and teacher-led critique

Curriculum & Assessment Links: Covers still image, improvisation, physicality, and collaboration

Perfect For
KS3/KS4 Drama (Years 7–11)

-Middle/High School Theatre programs
-Devising and ensemble work
-Practical exam warm-ups (GCSE/A-Level/BTEC)
-Remote or hybrid classrooms (printable or projectable)
-Drama cover lessons or non-specialist teachers

Skills Developed
-Physical storytelling
-Vocal characterisation
-Non-verbal communication
-Spatial awareness
-Collaboration & peer feedback
-Improvisation and creative thinking

Why Teachers Love It
“It bridges warm-ups with actual performance skills.”
“The student sheet is gold—perfect for reflection and self-assessment.”
“High challenge, high structure. It works across ability levels.”