Drama Learning Areas

We take the “drama” out of teaching drama.

Kindy and Pre-Primary

Our play-based program helps develop ongoing confidence, verbal communication skills, self-esteem and resilience, and links into the Early Years Learning Framework, Outcomes 4 & 5. Classes also help to develop important life skills such as:

  • Listening
  • Taking turns
  • Memory skills
  • Following instructions
  • Sequencing
  • Role-playing
  • Movement
  • Vocalising thoughts & emotions

Students participate in many activities in our Drama + sessions, including:

  • Story telling
  • Songs and music
  • Dramatic play
  • Creative movement
  • Songs and music
  • Language games
  • Speaking & listening

Using self-expression, creativity & imagination

Year 1-6

Our primary aged programs also help develop ongoing confidence, verbal communication skills, self-esteem and resilience, as well as public speaking skills. Art curriculum skills covered from the School Curriculum and Standards Authority include:

  • Improvisation – style & forms
  • Voice work
  • Responding to drama
  • Characterisation & character relationships
  • Audience behaviour
  • Performing to an audience
  • Using settings /situations & space
  • Timing
  • Dramatic action
  • Role-playing
  • Movement
  • Storyline & Plot

Great News For Teachers!

Teachers and educators, we are here for you too!

Kindy teachers, we provide you with a checklist for recording your observations. Primary teachers, you can use our comprehensive checklists of Drama Learning Areas covered to aid with reporting.

Ask us to see a sample of these today. Remember, our program links into the Early Years Learning Framework, Outcomes 4 & 5, as well as all aspects of Drama Learning Areas from K-6. Secondary school programs are also available – please ask us for more information.