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Purpose: allowing students to display and share their Footsteps experiences.

Strengths: suitable for teachers from the dance floor to the classroom.

Weakness: only for Australia and New Zealand

Activity: "Animal movement dance"—choosing their favorite animal and creating movement. EYLF outcome 3 (well-being and movement)

https://footstepsdancecompany.com.au/

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Footsteps Dance Company - School Dance Programs

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Footsteps Dance Company specialises in curriculum based school dance programs. We have developed courses for high school, primary school and vacation care dance programs.

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Purpose: Making the online learning experience just like a physical class.

Strengths: Take dance classes anytime, anywhere.

Weakness: No physical classes.

Activity: "Record it"—Choose the song, record it, and post it. https://www.steezy.co/#reviews

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I am thrilled with quality of teaching and explaining. Besides, technical features make the course rrrrrrrreally helpful: mirror, looping, speed adjusting, back view. Before I was just learning with videos in youtube. The difference is huge.

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I am thrilled with quality of teaching and explaining. Besides, technical features make the course rrrrrrrreally helpful: mirror, looping, speed adjusting, back view. Before I was just learning with videos in youtube. The difference is huge.

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Purpose: Set the stage for a lifelong love of dance and the enchanting world of the performing arts.

Strengths: all-encompassing curriculum, school readiness focus

Weakness: age range limitation

Activity: "Creativity and Imagination"—through themed dances, props, and original music, children are encouraged to be creative and imaginative.

https://readyset.dance/pages/preschool-dance-curriculum

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Ready Set Dance | Industry Leading Dance Classes For Kids

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Our Dance Classes For Kids INSPIRE & EMPOWER Preschoolers and Toddlers Through The Joy Of Music & Movement! Discover Our Dance Classes Today!

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Purpose: foster enjoyment of dance and creative movement.

Strengths: upbeat, clear repetitive chorus,

Weakness: less depth for advanced

Activity: "Rhythm Game"—play the track, teach simple steps from small groups, and create a sequence matching the chorus, then perform for the class.

https://dancenikkiwebster.com.au/about/

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Enrol Now for 2025

Take your first steps to a performing arts career

Dance @ Nikki Webster offers a huge range of dance classes for students of any experience level, from two to 18 years.

Whether you want to learn to dance or extend your skills to an elite level, we have a class for you with studios located at Erina and Leichhardt.

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Dance @ Nikki Webster offers a huge range of dance classes for students of any experience level, from two to 18 years.

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Purpose: accessible age-appropriate scripts that build acting and expose learners.

Strengths: a wide range of play, clear, and teacher resources guide.

Weaknesses: less exposure to classical language or complex verse.

Activity: "Scene Study & Performance." The goal is to build understanding of character, teamwork, and confidence on stage. https://www.theatrefolk.com/

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I recently saw your shout out to BCHS on your blog, as well as the podcast where you spoke to some of my classmates and fellow castmembers of Stroke Static. I played Ruthie in Stroke Static and The Prioress in The Canterbury Tales. I would like to take the time to let you know just how much that performance meant to me. Participating in Stroke Static was by far one of the best, most rewarding, and life-changing experiences of my life so far. But even past that, the fact that we touched so many people in our performance really affected me. I sincerely wish that you could have been there to see it. It was truly magical. I would like to thank you from the very bottom of my heart for the work you put into this play. I hope we made you proud!

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Theatrefolk - The Drama Teacher Resource Company

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Theatrefolk, the ultimate resource for drama teachers. Find engaging plays, lesson plans, and more to engage your students.

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Purpose: ready-to-use lesson plans, skills-based drama learning.

Strengths: instant access to materials, time-saving for lesson planning, and updated, new ideas.

Weaknesses: Some premium content is behind paywalls.

Activity: "Pick-and-Play"—select a free warm-up, run it with the group, and discuss how online resources can inspire.

https://dramaresource.com/

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Drama Resource - Creative ideas for teaching drama

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Creative ideas for teaching drama including free newsletter and lesson plans

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Purpose: foster creativity and imagination

Strengths: hands-on participation, emotional learning naturally

Weakness: can be distracting if not well-structured

Activity: "Role Play Corners"—children pretend to be a teacher, a doctor, or a shopkeeper using simple props. helps to improve language, cooperation, and real-life context.

https://www.thedramatoolbox.com.au/

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Purpose: provide lesson plans, inspire creativity

Strengths: builds basic social skills, simple activities

Weaknesses: activities need to be short and have more guidance

Activity: "Story Drama"— Choose a story. Make a group and let children act out a story with simple props.

https://thedramateacher.com/

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Qualities of a Good Drama Teacher 1. Empathy A good Drama teacher needs to be empathetic. This is easier to achieve if you know your students well, such as their strengths, challenges and interests. If...

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The Drama Teacher | Free Drama Education Resources

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Qualities of a Good Drama Teacher 1. Empathy A good Drama teacher needs to be empathetic. This is easier to achieve if you know your students well, such as their strengths, challenges and interests. If...

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Purpose: interactive music exploration tools.

Strength: free, creative, child-friendly, and highly engaging.

Weaknesses: limited to the built-in experiments and requires a reliable device for children.

Activity: "Sing a Story" children create a short melody and "tell a story" with the tune (e.g., happy, sad, or funny). Outcome 5: expressing ideas and feelings through music.

https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Experiments

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How were these built?

All our experiments are all built with freely accessible web technology such as Web Audio API, WebMIDI, Tone.js, and more. These tools make it easier for coders to build new interactive music experiences. You can get the open-source code to lots of these experiments here on Github.

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Music is for everyone. Play with simple experiments that let anyone, of any age, explore how music works.

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Purpose: curriculum-aligned music education resources; minimal music background can deliver effective music instruction.

Strengths: comprehensive curriculum, engaging content.

Weaknesses: limited advanced content, subscription.

Activity: The bucket drumming program, which blends rhythm drills with artistic performance, is a unique activity available. Along with teaching musical ideas, this curriculum promotes student cooperation and teamwork.

https://quillbot.com/paraphrasing-tool

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The Fun Music Company - Resources for Music Education

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Resources, Lesson Plans, Workbooks and Games for Music Teaching for all ages from Preschool through to K-12 primary, elementary, middle and high schools.

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Purpose: provide parents and teachers with easily adaptable music lesson plans, allowing users to follow recognized educational frameworks.

Strengths: Diverse Resources: Programs like "Sing and Play" for children aged three to five that include songs, games, and simple instruments.

Weaknesses: Although the platform is excellent for teaching young children, there aren't many resources for older kids or advanced music instruction.

Activity: For children ages three to five, Musical Child's "Sing and Play" series is one of its most notable programs. With the goal of fostering musical abilities and creativity in an enjoyable and interesting way.

https://www.musicalchild.com.au/?srsltid=AfmBOoq5fZJhcQTcOVxM4ATjIxL7scP3EkEF4U_wkgjikEY0MqA1PPW-

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Carlton R-9 School Cathy Cameron, Director Learning Together ProgramPort Augusta, South Australia

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Music Lessons for Kids | Download Toddler/ Preschool Music Plans

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Baby Toddler Preschool Music Resources & Courses. Saving you all the hard work in music lessons for kids — long-range planning and recording

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Purpose: By integrating modern music genres and interactive activities.

Strengths: inclusive approach; it provides engaging rhythm and note value suitable for the first weeks of school.

Weaknesses: Subscription Costs Can Be Restrictive

Activity: play music inside the corner room; choose softer instruments so the noise level in the room does not get overwhelming; ukuleles, xylophones, mini pianos, and quieter shakers are great for this.

https://musicandmotivate.com/

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The First Day of Music class has always felt a little daunting for me. I know how important it is to teach expectations and procedures right away, yet I still want to give them an opportunity to be musical, even...

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Purpose: foster creativity and early learning through a variety of art, coloring, and drawing.

Strength: regular content updates, diverse creative activities. Children's imaginative skills are boosted by the app's numerous entertaining activities, which include coloring pages, pixel painting, glow art, and 3D creation.

Weaknesses: Device Compatibility—Some users have complained about performance and compatibility problems with their devices, especially with older models, which can negatively impact their user experience.

Activity: "Virtual pet Creation" As they pretend to be pet owners, kids can personalize the look, name, and personality of their pet, encouraging creativity and compassion. https://www.crayolacreateandplay.com/

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Crayola Create & Play | The Official Crayola Creativity App

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FEATURED ACTIVITY

COLOR MIXING

What happens when you mix red and blue? Practice color theory in a fun, creative way with Mold Maker! Mix colors, effects, and other random items to see what happens - then, pour your mixture into a special mold shape to create a one-of-a-kind object to store on your shelf!

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Crayola Create & Play | The Official Crayola Creativity App

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The official Crayola creativity app! Crayola Create and Play is a fun, interactive, and educational app that helps kids develop creative confidence with frequent new activities to imagine, experiment, and grow with every month!

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Purpose: providing easily downloadable resources, including lesson plans, worksheets, activities, posters, and PowerPoint presentations.

Strengths: time saver, free sources, and various teaching resources.

Weaknesses: Some content may be complex

Activity: "Nature Prints"—make colorful prints with the natural elements like leaves, stones, and flowers.

https://www.teachstarter.com/au/learning-area/visual-arts/

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Primary School Teaching Resources - Australia | Teach Starter

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Teach Starter offers a range of time-saving, educational teaching resources for primary school teachers. Download unit and lesson plans, educational posters, classroom games and activities, worksheets and more!

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Purpose: Twinkl's mission is to empower educators, inspire learners, and make education accessible for all.

Strengths: accuracy and integrity, Ethical considerations in conflict-affected regions

Weaknesses: user reliance on templates and the potential for a lack of customization, leading to generic content for some users.

Activity: "Paper Animals"—make different animals with the help of colorful papers.

https://www.twinkl.com.au/puzzled

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Primary Resources | EYLF F-2 Year 3-10 | Twinkl Teacher-made

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Check out our interactive series of lesson plans, worksheets, PowerPoints and assessment tools today! All teacher-made, aligned with the Australian Curriculum.

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Purpose: It is in line with the EYLF and NQS and promotes programming in a variety of subject areas, including the creative arts.

Strength: curriculum-linked (EYLF outcomes, Australian context)

Weaknesses: very basic; may require extension for deeper learning.

Activity: "Handprint"—children dip their hands in paint and make the shape of their hand on plain white paper. This fosters color recognition, fine motor skills, and group action.

https://aussiechildcarenetwork.com.au/

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Among all the changes that impact a child's early life, one of the most significant is the move from early education and care setting to a full-time school. The following article provides Educators with a guide on planning supportive transition practices for preschoolers going to primary school the following year...

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Childcare Website, Early Childhood Education, Childcare Articles, Printables, Worksheets, EYLF Templates, Kids Games, Children Activities, Teaching Materials, Childcare Forum for Educators and Students

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Purpose: illustrations from artists around the globe.

Strengths: promotes literacy, collaboration

Weaknesses: all published work is in English, meaning it doesn't support other languages.

Activity: create a story through images

https://storybird.com/

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Kids Wrote Stories for Dads at Magikid and Storybird!

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Purpose: Apply technology in thoughtful and innovative ways to unlock learners' innate curiosity, creativity, and desire for knowledge.

Strengths: track students' progress

Weaknesses: lack of individualized instruction that ignores different learning styles and the possibility of stress and disengagement as a result of the "SmartScore" system's consequences for errors.

Activity: shape and color use IXL's early math section on shapes provides cut-out paper of different shapes to paste with the help of glue.

https://www.ixl.com/company

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IXL Learning | 176,897 followers on LinkedIn. At IXL Learning, we are passionate about improving learning for all. We apply technology in thoughtful and innovative ways to unlock students' innate curiosity, creativity, and desire for knowledge. IXL’s award-winning personalized learning platform is used by more than 17 million students worldwide.

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Purpose: The ABC's purpose is to deliver valued services that reflect and contribute to Australian society, culture, and identity.

Strengths: builds digital literacy early

Weaknesses: To promote holistic development, digital media must be balanced with physical contact and hands-on play. Overuse of screens can reduce the amount of personal, motor, and sensory learning that is crucial in the early years.

Activity: Faces of Feelings. Take a quick look at this Emotional Learning Links video. Children should make the same face (surprised, sorrowful, or delighted).
Extend: kids sketch a face that expresses their current emotions. EYLF Link: Outcome 1 (Identity: Self-expression and self-awareness). https://www.abc.net.au/about

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ABC Kids is home to trusted and loved preschool programs. Learn, play and explore with our games, apps, songs, clips, print and colour, craft and more.

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Purpose: producing high-quality online professional learning, designed to help educators gain a thorough and practical understanding of standards (EYLF) and (NQS).

Strengths: Research-based, comprehensive resource

Weaknesses: Accessibility on smaller devices like tablets and phones is limited due to smaller screens and potential device incompatibilities.

Activity:  Selected Educational Videos
Dance and Freeze Song Activity
Play a music-accompanied dance-along video.
When the music ends, children dance and freeze.
For added excitement, use accessories like ribbons or scarves. 👉 EYLF Link: Wellbeing Outcome 3 (coordination, balance, and movement). https://learninghub.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/about-us/