Tiddalick the Frog

Explore a Dreamtime Story through drama and storytelling

The Tiddalick the Frog drama workshop brings this Dreamtime story to life, immersing pre-schoolers in a respectful engaging re-enactment of the rich tale.

Tiddalick The Frog Feature Image Preschool

Suitable for:

Preschool 3-5 year olds

Available in:

Sydney

Also available in: Melbourne

Duration:

60 minutes

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Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)

Tiddalick the Frog Preschool Incursion – A Magical Play-Based Learning Experience
Step into the world of Dreamtime storytelling with our Tiddalick the Frog preschool incursion, designed for Sydney preschools and early learning centres. Through dramatic play, movement, and music, children bring this classic Indigenous Australian story to life while exploring themes of sharing, cooperation, and caring for the land.

What is the Story of Tiddalick the Frog?
Tiddalick, a giant frog, drinks up all the water, leaving the land dry. The other animals, desperate for water, come together to make him laugh and return the water to the land. This traditional Dreamtime tale teaches the importance of generosity and working together to solve problems.

While led by non-Indigenous educators, our program is designed with utmost respect and aims to nurture understanding and appreciation of Indigenous Australian culture.

What Happens in the Incursion?

A talented drama educator visits your centre with 30 animal costumes representing emus, kangaroos, kookaburras, cockatoos, wombats, koalas, and more.
Up to 30 children (ages 3+) take part in the interactive session, using movement, storytelling, and role-play.
Every child gets to switch costumes twice during the one-hour session, making the experience exciting and dynamic.
A Social Story is provided so you can prepare your children for our arrival to help with any anxieties.

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Keep the drama alive!

Extend dramatic play with costumes, lesson plans, learning prompts, and analysis—available in our popular add-on bundle

Australian Animals Dramatic Play Boxes

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Curriculum Suitability

The “Tiddalick the Frog” workshop addresses the following Early Years Learning and Development Outcomes (Birth to 5 years):

Outcome 1: Identity

Children have a strong sense of identity, when they:

cooperate and work collaboratively with others to make Tiddalick laugh and get their water back;
use role play to pretend to be Australian animals adopting their features, movement and habits eg jump like kangaroos; stretch their arms to make long emu necks.
express a range of emotions, thoughts and views eg. the animals are sad and worried when Tiddalick drinks all of their water and come up with ideas to get it back.

Outcome 2: Community

Children are connected with and contribute to their world, when they:

use role play to broaden their understanding of Australian animals; their habitat, features, movement and survival instincts;
reenact the dreamtime story to explore and gain respect for the Aboriginal culture and their connection with the environment;
reflect on the story and recognise living thing’s dependence on water.

Outcome 3: Wellbeing

Children have a strong sense of wellbeing, when they:

use storytelling and drama to make the discovery of the importance of water to the animal’s survival;
share humour as the animals try to make Tiddalick laugh;
use physical skills and activity to move like the animals, eg. jump like a kangaroo, waddle like a wombat;
respond through movement to traditional music and storytelling of the Aboriginal culture.

Outcome 4: Learning

Children are confident and involved learners, when they:

reflect on the story and recognize the importance of conserving natural resources;
use their imaginations and creativity to explore the Australian bush and its inhabitants.

Outcome 5: Communication

Children are confident and involved learners, when they:

reflect on the story and recognize the importance of conserving natural resources;
use their imaginations and creativity to explore the Australian bush and its inhabitants.

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Reviews of this Incursion

The Drama Toolbox is a great way to engage and entertain our kinders. They loved the dramatic play and saw their favourite book come to life and be a part of it. Thank you!

Goodstart Springvale South

Tiddalick incursion was very engaging for the children. They loved the opportunity to dress up in different costumes and learn more about the story. All of the children and staff thoroughly enjoyed this experience.

Hillcrest ELC

Tiddalick The Frog workshop was an absolute delight for our 4-year-old kindergarten group. The children were laughing, dancing, and fully immersed. The workshop was not only entertaining but also educational, as it taught the children valuable lessons about the environment and the preciousness of our water resources. We highly recommend The Drama Toolbox to any school or early childhood service looking for high-quality, engaging children's program that is interactive.

Robyn Jane Children’s Centre

Tiddalick the Frog

Explore a Dreamtime Story through drama and storytelling

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Available in:

Duration:

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Curriculum Suitability

Reviews of this Incursion

The Drama Toolbox is a great way to engage and entertain our kinders. They loved the dramatic play and saw their favourite book come to life and be a part of it. Thank you!

Tiddalick incursion was very engaging for the children. They loved the opportunity to dress up in different costumes and learn more about the story. All of the children and staff thoroughly enjoyed this experience.

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Tiddalick the Frog

Explore a Dreamtime Story through drama and storytelling

Suitable for:

Available in:

Duration:

Links to:

Gallery

Curriculum Suitability

Reviews of this Incursion

The Drama Toolbox is a great way to engage and entertain our kinders. They loved the dramatic play and saw their favourite book come to life and be a part of it. Thank you!

Tiddalick incursion was very engaging for the children. They loved the opportunity to dress up in different costumes and learn more about the story. All of the children and staff thoroughly enjoyed this experience.

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