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/

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

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

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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

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

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-

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/

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/

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/

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

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/

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/

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

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

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/