How can drama be used to deal with issues that occur in the classroom?

Question

How can drama be used to deal with issues that occur in the classroom?

Answer 1

Puppets are a great way to bring up issues in the classroom. I usally reinact a situation between two puppets and then ask the children- What can they do to feel better?

Answer 2

Short skits where the students create the topics and dialogue (with help, of course).  I've seen this used to address topics such as bullying, taking turns.  In my son's pre-k, they act out stories like Billy Goats gruff also.