Drama Focus Games and Strategies for Improving Focus in the Classroom
Capturing the attention of young students in the primary school classroom can be a challenging task, even for the most experienced classroom teacher.
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August 2023 – Preparing for an incursion.
There’s something about the colder months. Temp dips, wet weather timetable sets in and we get super busy! It’s a great time to tick curriculum outcomes, children are more settled and cope better with the change in routine that incursions create.
Embodying
History
If I was given the opportunity to dress like a member of the Kelly Gang in the 1800’s or construct the Eureka Flag, I might have a clearer memory of those incidents in Australian History.
Term 2 News 2023
Meeting Cross Curriculum Priorities of Sustainability is a huge focus of our Term 2 bookings. Schools are solidly booking in to meet outcomes for Sustainability, English, Drama, General Capabilities and Geography with one of our 2 drama workshops
February 2023 Latest News
Can’t believe the January break is over so soon. We have been super busy getting our resources spruced up and at a high standard. No-one wants an incursion coming in without the WOW factor and we aim to deliver it in spades!
Engaging shy children in
group drama
Step 1: Make it special. The first trick to making drama accessible is to make it enticing. For children, the more attractive the icing on the cake, the more delicious it must be and the same is true of drama. In our workshops, we transform your space into a wonderland…
March, 2022
We have been unrolling one of our latest Programs across schools this term – UNPLUGGED Specifically aimed at senior students this program is like being in a real life computer game. Working in tribes to defeat a computer virus, students create base camps, decode messages and create tribal chants. Leadership qualities, persistence, kindness, inclusivity and […]
Term 1, 2022 Update
It’s been great getting back into schools and preschools this term. Our office staff have been busy preparing all our packs and resources, making sure everything is sparkling and hygienic for the start of term 1. Our drama teachers have all updated their 3 rd booster shots and are undertaking twice weekly Rapid Antigen Tests […]
Incorporating Drama into a daily school routine
For many teachers the idea of adding drama into their already busy daily routine feels overwhelming, however, if it is integrated into other subjects, drama can be done easily. For some children the benefits of incorporating drama into the classroom will be life changing and for others it may simply bring more joy to their […]
Term 4, 2021 Update
Term 4 has been a busy term for us already. Our Perth service has really kicked in well and bookings are still open for exciting drama services to schools and preschools. Our Melbourne & Sydney team have really stayed creative and are now offering 2 fun virtual experiences for preschools and schools who cannot have […]
Hiring Now
Interested in a stimulating and fun career? Here’s a sneak peek inside the life of a Toolbox Drama Teacher. Employing Melb casual teachers now – send your resume to [email protected].
Term 2, 2021 Update
We have been busy with incursions this year. Everyone has missed out last year and the pent-up demand has made us run from venue to venue. Feel free to call Melissa, our beautiful Office Manager for any queries around suitability for your groups/classes. We aim to personalise your sessions exactly to your children as best […]
The benefits of Drama for young children
Drama is more than just a performance-based art form, it is an accessible and powerful interactive learning tool for young students.
Drama as a tool for preparing for Primary School
Children begin the year with the excitement of big school. Uniforms, new teachers, new friends, bells, canteen, the list goes on.
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