Diary of a Wombat

This workshop aligns with key outcomes in The Arts, fostering creativity and encouraging young learners to engage with storytelling through drama, music and puppetry.

• Drama: Students explore character and narrative through gentle play, learning how movement and voice bring stories to life.

• Music: Through responding to music, students discover how sound can create mood and enhance storytelling.

• Puppetry: By experimenting with basic puppetry techniques, students develop artistic expression and coordination, bringing Mothball and her adventures to life.

The workshop supports the English curriculum by fostering early literacy and communication skills through interactive storytelling.

• Narrative Understanding: Students explore story elements like character, setting and plot, deepening their appreciation for storytelling.

• Language and Expression: Through drama and puppetry, students use physical and verbal expression to communicate ideas and emotions.

Through collaborative and hands-on activities, students develop essential interpersonal and self-management skills.

• Collaboration and Teamwork: Students work together to create playful scenes, practicing sharing, turn-taking and effective communication.

• Confidence and Creativity: Experimenting with puppetry and drama builds self-confidence, encouraging students to express themselves creatively.

This workshop enhances young learners’ ability to think imaginatively and solve problems through creative play.

• Problem-Solving: Students explore how to use movement, sound and props to represent characters and actions in the story.

• Innovation: Students are encouraged to think creatively as they bring their own interpretations to life using drama and puppetry.