EARLY YEARS (3-4 YEARS)
At Drama Kids, we know every “first” matters. Our Early Years classes builds confidence across three terms, helping children grow in expression, speech, and creativity through purposeful drama-based play.
Classes run alongside local school terms, typically around 12-week. While we begin in autumn, children are welcome to join at any point in the year.
WANT TO SEE IF IT’S THE RIGHT FIT?
Try our two-week trial. If your child joins for the full term, we’ll deduct the trial fee from your total cost.
PARENTS LOVE OUR EARLY YEARS CLASSES
Because Drama Kids focus on imaginative, purposeful drama play: building early communication, social confidence, and supporting school readiness.
CORE SKILLS:
Self-expression, listening, early speech development.
CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE:
Action songs, puppet play, and creative movement.
CONFIDENCE IN ACTION:
Joining group scenes, copying actions, and vocalising ideas.
THEIR LEARNING JOURNEY
It all starts by helping little ones find their voice, grow in confidence and explore the world around them through imaginative play.
Over time, they develop key skills like storytelling, self-expression, and speech. At the end of the summer term, families are invited to see their child shine in a relaxed performance.
Here’s what the journey looks like, from autumn to summer.
We explore voice, build perspective, and develop confidence to express thoughtful ideas.
DEVELOPING CORE SKILLS
- Persuasive speaking and oracy
- Emotional awareness and thoughtful communication
- Storytelling with clarity and meaning
IN THE CLASSROOM
- Monolugues and solo pieces
- Improvisation on real-world themes
- Ensemble work exploring empathy and identity
- Creative writing and sound-based prompts
- Group discussions and circle dialogues
CONFIDENCE IN ACTION
- Sharing original thoughts with confidence
- Taking part in meaningful dialogue
- Exploring emotions and perspectives through devised work
CONFIDENCE IN ACTION
- Sharing original thoughts with confidence
- Taking part in meaningful dialogue
- Exploring emotions and perspectives through devised work
END OF TERM: CHILDREN BEGIN TO SPEAK WITH MORE THOUGHT, CARE, AND GROWING CONFIDENCE, SHOWING EARLY SIGNS OF SELF-EXPRESSION.
We deepen performance skills while stepping into creative leadership and collaboration.
DEVELOPING CORE SKILLS
- Narrative structure and message-driven work
- Purposeful communication and expression
- Group collaboration and creative ownership
IN THE CLASSROOM
- Script work and genre exploration
- Role-play, character backstory, and mood setting
- Collaborative devising and ensemble feedback
- Improvisations that challenge and inspire
CONFIDENCE IN ACTION
- Leading rehearsals or directing scenes
- Creating and refining original material
- Stepping into roles of creative leadership
ENDO OF TERM: THEY BEGIN STEPPING FORWARD IN ACTIVITIES AND GROUP MOMENTS, NOT BECAUSE THEY’RE ASKED TO, BUT BECAUSE THEY’RE EXCITED TO TAKE PART.
Rehearsals and performance bring it all together, with real-world skills that go beyond the stage.
DEVELOPING CORE SKILLS
- Public speaking and confident performance
- Responsibility, reliability, and resilience
- Self-expression with stage presence and purpose
IN THE CLASSROOM
- Full scripted production and rehearsal process
- Blocking, choreography, and vocal projection
- Creative risks in a supportive space
- Reflective feedback and independent preparation
CONFIDENCE IN ACTION
- Delivering polished performances
- Collaborating with maturity and focus
- Speaking, acting, or presenting with presence
END OF TERM: THEY DON’T JUST TAKE PART; THEY SHINE, WITH GROWING CONFIDENCE IN THEIR VOCIE, SPACE, AND IDEAS.
Benefits of our Programme
In 1979 Helen O’Grady, a trained drama teacher and actress, recognised a need for individuals to develop their confidence and self-esteem and to improve their verbal communication skills.
Now, many years later, when we all rely so much on technology and communicate mostly through messages, emails and social media, that need has never been greater.
Our fun-packed lessons, for all age groups, instil the beauty of the spoken word. They enable people to have something to say, the confidence to say it and the creativity to make it interesting.
Ongoing attendance in the program develops individuals at their own rate, in so many ways and allows them to carry their new found skills seamlessly into ‘real life’. There is no doubt it is the confident, well-spoken and interesting candidate who will impress the panel/ the interviewers/ the audience. These are skills which can be learnt and learnt while having fun and making new friends.
