Drama has many positive effects on children…
Self Confidence:
taking risks and performing for an audience enables kids to trust their ideas and abilities.
Imagination:
drama challenges kids to make creative choices and exercise their imaginations.
Empathy:
portraying different characters in different situations promotes compassion and tolerance.
Cooperation:
drama requires participants to work together and collaborate with creative ideas.
Concentration:
portraying different characters and playing improv games requires focus of mind, body and voice.
Communication:
drama enhances verbal and non-verbal expression.
Problem solving: improv games promote quick thinking.
Fun:
drama promotes play, humour, and laughter, and helps reduce stress.
Emotional outlet:
drama allows the release of a range of emotions in a safe, controlled environment – reducing anti-social behaviour.
Relaxation:
many drama activities reduce stress by releasing mental, physical, and emotional tension.
Other benefits include:
building trust, physical fitness, memory improvement and aesthetic appreciation.
