The Creative Skills Podcast: Series 1

Series 1, Episode 3: Drama Outdoors, Imagination and Non-Verbal Communication with Hazel Darwin-Clements

Creative Skills Manager Heather Armstrong spoke with Hazel Darwin-Clements, drama artist, theatre-maker and podcaster. They discuss how to use drama and imaginative play in your setting and giving children a space to be the expert in their lives.

Wee Inspirations

Wee Inspirations are are ideas you can send to the families you work with, or use in your setting. If you want to access all the Wee Inspiration idea cards, head to the main Wee Inspirations webpage.

  • Mini Worlds

    With a little imagination, cracks in pavements, plants or rocks become their own miniature worlds. Slow down, find an interesting spot, then ask some "I wonder..." questions: I wonder who could live there? I wonder what they need?

  • Adventure Walks

    Go outside... on a mission! Is there someone who needs help? Or something you need to find? It can sparked by "clues" in your surroundings, based off of their favourite toys/stories, or whatever randomly pops into someone's head.

  • Yes! And…

    This is a really simple drama game that gets you both out of the habit of saying "no" all the time. Try making a "Yes, and!" story together: whatever the other person suggests, no matter how silly, you say "YES" then add your own idea.

  • 5 Ways With… Dramatic Tension

    5 ways with... is a series that gives you a whole week of ideas with one resource! This time we're focusing on how to create dramatic tension.