Anything is Possible

Creative Learning Through Drama

This workshop fosters creative thinking and problem-solving through drama-based activities. Pupils explore different approaches to learning through imaginative scenarios, collaboration and reflective discussion, discovering the power of creative expression.

Catherine Sheridan - Drama and Arts

Skills & Learning Outcomes

  • Develop creative thinking and imaginative responses
  • Use drama to explore problems, choices and consequences
  • Collaborate to generate, test and refine ideas
  • Build flexibility and confidence in “trying out” possibilities in role
  • Strengthen communication through discussion, negotiation and shared decision-making
  • Reflect on learning processes and creative strategies

Curriculum Links:

Primary School Curriculum (1999) – Drama

Exploring and Making Drama

  • Exploring issues and ideas through improvisation
  • Improvising and creating in role
  • Developing dramatic action from imagined situations

Reflecting on Drama

  • Discussing and evaluating the drama created
  • Sharing insights gained through participation

Supports Drama aims in nurturing imagination, problem-solving, communication and collaborative learning.

Draft Primary Arts Education Specification (NCCA, 2024)

  • Exploring and Making – generating ideas through drama, experimenting with different possibilities and outcomes
  • Performing and Presenting – shaping selected ideas into short dramatic moments to share
  • Responding and Reflecting – discussing choices, what worked, and what was learned through the process

Supports creative inquiry, agency, collaboration and expressive communication.

Cross-Curricular Links

  • SPHE – decision-making, cooperation, resilience
  • Oral Language – discussion, negotiation and expressive communication
  • Literacy – narrative structure, character, dialogue (optional written reflection)