Samantha Marsden

Drama builds a bridge between imagination and connection. A bridge that strengthens the soul.

Sitting still behind a desk blocks many, so in this book I’ve created lots of ways to get your students up on their feet through drama so as to explore creative writing in a new way. Playing these games with your students might unleash the creative writer within you too! https://t.co/5KEI4K7O6V

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The drama class is about expression, not suppression, and this is so liberating for many.

Such a lovely review on Amazon for my book, Drama Games for Early Years. Thank you so much to whoever wrote this. Books are a lot of work to write, and reviews are so appreciated 🎭💕 https://t.co/Y0dzMhWxcb

Drama teachers are lucky as so often we can show what we’re trying to teach. When you introduce a drama game, play it. When explaining an improv exercise, do it. Don’t be shy to join in, even if you’re a terrible actor your students will be so grateful that you tried.

When I asked 608 parents, students, and teachers if they thought drama helped with teamwork 96% agreed. Here's to teaching more drama is schools.

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My books are sat together in the Amazon charts today 🩷💚💙 https://t.co/58yaDcGWPE

Thank you so much - I loved our chat 💜🎭

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OUT NOW! @AppTheatrePod Ep25 - Sam Marsden, A Pocketful Of Drama Resource Books. Discover the insightful world of "A Pocketful of Drama". Written so well for teachers, facilitators, or anyone keen on adding drama to their skill set. Thank you @SamMarsdenDrama for your time. https://t.co/nYLCZ6QsBS

Thank you so much Drama Magazine @National_Drama! "These are both lovely books written in Marsden’s characteristic warm, approachable and useful style." I didn't know I had style, and now I feel like I do, yay! Thank you!

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When 609 parents, students, and teachers were asked if drama helps with social skills, 95.7% said that it does. Many jobs need you to have good social skills, which leads me to think that teaching drama in schools helps with employability.

I have dyslexia and at school felt like I was the problem, except for in drama. There I felt like a part of the solution, because in drama thinking outside of the box, imagination, failure, and non-written communication skills are celebrated!

Thank you so much for @National_Drama for this lovely book review! "The games are well arranged in both books, and Marsden’s top tips are professional gold. She writes from experience. She deeply understands the importance of play and authenticity, of empathy and teamwork."