Rainforests - Above and beyond the Canopy Workshop

The Drama Hut

Meet 'Bethany Bell' our enthusiastic scientist, as she helps you to explore the Rainforests of South America. We investigate the magnificent canopy of trees that filters the sun, to the dark forest floor, home to fungi & insects. Bethany, with improvisation and creative drama games, leads you to answer: What is a Rainforest? Where are the Rainforests? How do they function? Who lives there? What threatens the Rainforests and how can we protect them, finishing with a short, fun quiz!

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Where we travel to

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What activities are available during this school workshop?

During this workshop we will work together as a team to create pictures of the Rainforests and its inhabitants, learn a fun song that helps us to remember all the different layers of the rainforest and explore in detail through improvisation and role play, the key themes and reasons behind why our rainforests are endangered and what we can do to protect them. We will also take part in a quiz!

Which curriculum topics do we cater for?

Performing Arts Workshop

Our workshops include tailored, fully interactive, drama games, role play, teamwork exercises, songs, movement and more, led by a professional costumed actor.

Wildlife Workshop

Our Rainforest workshop explores all the different species of insect and animals living within this environment.

Environmental Geography Workshop

Rainforest Climate change

During the session, the children will look at rainforests and the impact climate change and deforestation is having on them and their inhabitants.

What size groups do we cater for?

We typically run 60-120 minute workshops with up to 30 children at any one time and can offer special day rates for multiple classes. We are also able to provide two different topics on the same day for different year groups.

How does safeguarding work for online workshops?

Online sessions are jointly hosted by the teacher and our actor and may or may not be recorded, depending on the preference of the school. Ideally workshops take place in a school hall with a large screen, however, they can also work extremely well in a classroom, with desks pushed aside. Our Risk Assessment document is available upon request and is updated regularly to comply with all current advice and guidelines. 

What technology/devices/type of internet connection do schools need for an online workshop?

Online workshops are delivered live by professional actors and typically last 60-75 minutes each. They are structured in the same way as an on-site visit and have the advantage of utilising the benefits of technology – in particular, virtual backgrounds, enabling actors to transport children back in time, to any era or location. School will require a good internet connection and ideally a large screen to project our actor on to, so all the children have good visibility.
 

Access for visitors with disabilities

Yes - the very nature of our workshops being so visual and experiential, has led to extremely positive feedback from teachers. 

Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Yes - children with special educational needs really benefit and enjoy our workshops. 

Anything else?

Testimonial:

Huddersfield Grammar Prep School :

Jenna was absolutely brilliant! The whole workshop was great and the children absolutely loved it! I smiled the whole time! It was so lovely to see the children getting involved and really enjoying it.The children loved getting involved and really loved the opportunities to act out things they have been learning about.

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Who are The Drama Hut?

At the Drama Hut we employ skilled costumed actors who use the Performing Arts, to help children truly experience a subject, complementing and enhancing learning in the classroom. Through improvisation, role play, movement and song, we help to bring the curriculum to life. Whether you choose to have us visit you online or on-site, our workshops are delivered live and are fully interactive. Prices start at £120 for a single workshop, with discounts available when multiple sessions/different topics are booked.
Whether it's a history subject, creative writing workshop, PSHE or an opportunity to celebrate a significant person or event, let us help you to inspire learning with a Drama Hut workshop.