Geography - key stage two

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Our geography-based drama workshops bring the world to life through creative storytelling, movement and role-play, helping KS2 learners explore global environments, cultures and pressing issues in a way that's both imaginative and meaningful.

Led by experienced facilitators, each session blends drama, music and collaborative activities to deepen understanding of physical and human geography. Whether it's exploring the Amazon Rainforest, uncovering ancient civilisations, or debating climate change, children are encouraged to think critically, empathise with others, and engage with the world around them, turning curiosity into global awareness and responsible action.

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ANIMAL FAMILIES
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ROAM IN THE RAINFOREST

Amazing Africa

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Embark on a vibrant journey across the African continent, where children explore ancient civilizations, diverse cultures, wildlife wonders and geographical landmarks through movement, music and storytelling.

From belly dancing in Egypt to chanting with tribes and travelling down the Nile, this workshop transforms geography and history into a living, breathing adventure. Through interactive drama, children will:

  • Dance in the style of traditional African rituals and celebrations
  • Discover the inventions and writing of Ancient Egypt using creative roleplay
  • Travel down the River Nile through freeze frames of famous African landmarks
  • Explore tribal identity, language and challenges faced by children across Africa

Learning objectives:

  • To develop an understanding of Africa's human and physical geography
  • To learn about Ancient Egypt and its contributions to modern civilization
  • To explore cultural identity, empathy and global awareness through drama

Curriculum links:

  • KS2 Geography- Physical and human features; continents, countries and rivers
  • KS2 History- Ancient Civilizations: Ancient Egypt
  • PSHE & Drama- Understanding cultural identity, empathy and global citizenship

"A fantastic, high-energy workshop full of movement, music and meaning. The children were fully engaged and came away remembering so much about Africa's geography and cultures."

- Year 4 Teacher, Little Ealing Primary School

To find out how to book, click here.

Animal families

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Join our friendly zookeeper for an interactive drama adventure around the zoo! Children will explore how animals live, grow, move and communicate through imaginative role play, songs and movement.

From hatching out of reptile eggs to leaping like frogs and buzzing like bees, this hands-on workshop helps children discover the vital role animals play in our world. Children will:

  • Act out the life cycles of different animals
  • Become mammals, reptiles, amphibians and insects through movement and roleplay
  • Take part in outdoor-themed drama exploring habitats
  • Sing, dance and imagine their way through the animal kingdom

Learning objectives:

  • Understand and identify characteristics of different animal groups (mammals, reptiles, amphibians, minibeasts)
  • Explore animal lifecycles and their roles in nature
  • Develop communication, cooperation and imaginative skills through drama

Curriculum links:

  • KS2 Science- Animals including humans; Living things and their habitats
  • KS2 PSHE- Caring for the environment; Working together
  • English & Drama- Speaking & listening; Role play; Creative expression

"The children were absolutely buzzing (literally!) with excitement. A brilliant way to bring the science curriculum to life."

-Year 4 teacher, Willow Bank Primary

To find out how to book, click here.

Roam in the Rainforest

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Get ready to explore the steamy, mysterious depths of the Amazon Rainforest! In this immersive drama workshop, children become explorers, scientists, animals and tribespeople, helping to film an exciting nature documentary.

Through movement, storytelling and team challenges, they'll uncover the wonders of this vital ecosystem and discover why we must protect it. Through interactive drama, children will:

  • Discover the four layers of the rainforest and act out the creatures that live there
  • Become part of a rainforest soundscape using voice and body
  • Recreate scenes as explorers, tribespeople and scientists through freeze-frames
  • Work in teams to create persuasive rainforest protection adverts

Learning objectives:

  • To understand the climate, structure and importance of the Amazon Rainforest
  • To explore animal and human life within the rainforest through roleplay
  • To raise awareness of environmental issues using drama and persuasive language

Curriculum links:

  • KS2 Geography: Biomes, climate zones, and environmental geography
  • PSHE: Understanding global responsibility and empathy for others
  • English & Drama: Spoken language, improvisation, performance and persuasion

"The children were totally immersed in the rainforest world, thank you so much!"

-Year 4 teacher, Twyford School

To find out how to book, click here.