Abstract:

The study aims to develop a protocol for the development of some concepts related to the daily lives of mentally disabled children using Educational Theatre. The study sample consisted of 40 mentally handicapped children, aged between 9-12 years, with an IQ ratios ranged between 50-75, using the experimental design of two unequal, experimental and control groups.

The study used the following tools:
1 – A questionnaire to determine the concepts related to daily life.
2 - A questionnaire of activities to determine the play.
3 – Test of concepts related to daily life.
4 – The theater protocol under consideration.

Study results showed the effectiveness of the protocol, "Educational Theatre" proposed in this study. In addition. It showed its ability to give many of the concepts of everyday life for children with intellectual disabilities.