Children's Ministry Guide to Using Dance and Drama

The expressive arts are highly appropriate ways to worship God and teach spiritual truth. Here are many examples of how to teach children of all ages to gain the maximum from creative acting and movement, including mime, improvisation and the use of ribbons and flags. Also included are overviews on the use of dance and drama in Bible times and through Church history.

This guide is particularly for those who ask the question:
- Why should I use dance or drama with the children in my group?

But there is a range of other reasons for reading this book:
- I'm already experienced in using dance and drama with children and I'm looking for fresh motivation or ideas.
- I use dance (drama) with my children but have never tried drama (dance).
- I would like to use dance and drama but am not confident of my abilities or artistic qualities.
- I know nothing about either dance or drama but I feel I ought to learn more.
- I've tried to use dance and drama with children, but it hasn't worked well.
- Someone has asked me to do some dance / drama with children. I feel under pressure and I don't know where to start.
- I'm desperate for new ideas and willing to try anything!

This series has been introduced into the Children's Ministry range of resources to provide short, easy-to-read guides on key topics. Their aim is to provide the busy children's worker with biblical insights and practical advice and ideas. Most also include discussion topics so that they can be integrated into children's workers training sessions.