What makes a great incursion for preschoolers in childcare?

Here at The Drama Toolbox, we deliver enriching, inclusive, play-based and FUN incursions, designed to support early learning outcomes, for preschoolers in childcare in Sydney and Melbourne.

With 30 years’ experience, here’s how we create memorable incursions:

Sensory-rich experiences in your Classroom

• Hands on learning and sensory-rich experiences is how we know children learn best. Imagine stepping into a space with beautifully handmade and vibrant costumes and props, accompanied by storytelling music. The benefit? This is your preschool classroom. Our drama teachers understand the importance of making children feel comfortable and confident in the space in which they are learning and creating. Onsite incursions focus on supporting and building children’s self-confidence and connections with each other, in a familiar and safe space, all whilst fitting into your daily routine.

Qualified and Experienced Drama Specialists

• Our qualified teachers and drama specialists offer interactive, sensory-rich and age-appropriate experiences and know how to have fun. Our experienced presenters will take your preschoolers on a journey through their imaginations, whether that be diving into the ocean, hopping around the garden as grasshoppers or exploring fairytales! Our presenters conduct drama incursions in childcare centres in Sydney and Melbourne, and will create a memorable experience that your preschoolers will be talking about for months.

Curriculum Benefits

• At the Drama Toolbox, we have aligned our incursions with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Framework (NQF) to support educational programming. Our interactive incursions for childcare centres in Sydney and childcare centres in Melbourne, help children explore key foundational skills- from recognising emotions and navigating big transitions like starting school, with Seal, to building awareness of sustainability as superheroes in Habitat Helpers.

Inclusive

• When providing drama incursions for childcare centres in Sydney and childcare centres in Melbourne, we strive to provide an enriching experience for all types of learners. When participating in our incursion, children can be limitless with their creativity. Through our years of experience, we know that all children learn differently, and our workshops focus on inclusivity with social stories provided prior to the lesson, freedom of expression through costumes, music, and storytelling. We understand the importance of giving all children the opportunity to participate and engage in their own time.

Right to Play

• We know the importance of providing an age-appropriate experience for your preschoolers which truly fosters and enhances their interests, imagination, and engagement. When learning connects with children’s interests, it becomes meaningful. Stomping through a dinosaur jungle as a T-Rex or boarding a Rocket Ship as an astronaut is a wonderfully immersive experience for preschoolers and celebrates their right to play. It is through imaginative role play, that we can encourage social collaboration, communication skills and self-expression.

At the Drama Toolbox, we strive, every day to bring magic, laughter, imagination and fun for preschoolers in childcare centres in Sydney and Melbourne. Because when children are given the space to explore and play, they build valuable life skills and create lasting memories.

Bella Greening

Drama Teacher