At Key Stage 1, Drama is an element of the English National Curriculum programme of study. It forms part of the Speaking and Listening attainment target. Children can explore characters and events to develop their understanding of a narrative or use working in role to develop their own stories. Teaching English through Drama can be a useful approach within lessons. It can provide enhanced opportunities when incorporating talk for writing into a teaching sequence.

Drama is not only a useful vehicle for teaching English or developing childrens understanding in other areas of the curriculum. It can be used to develop childrens ability to concentrate, listen and respond appropriately. They can increase their physical control and spatial awareness not to mention interact with others positively during collaborative work.

Drama games are a good way of teaching skills and abilities to children at Key Stage 1. In this section, there are lesson plans, ideas and resources that can be used to develop Drama as a discrete subject at Key Stage 1. The materials may also support making cross-curricular links.