Workshop
Edward the Emu
Step into the delightful world of Edward the Emu, exploring storytelling through improvisation and puppetry.
Edward the Emu
Through hands-on activities, students will learn improvisation techniques, experiment with basic puppetry skills, and create their own interpretations of Edward and Edwina’s whimsical adventures. They’ll explore how these performance elements enhance storytelling and inspire audience engagement.
Each one-hour session is tailored to students from Early Learning to Year 4, with content adjusted to suit their age and needs. Workshops can accommodate up to 30 students at $15 + GST per student, with a minimum charge of $300.
- Venue In your classroom
- Duration 1 hour
- Years K-4
The Arts
This workshop aligns with key outcomes in The Arts, fostering creativity and encouraging young learners to engage with storytelling through drama and puppetry.
Drama: Students explore character and narrative through gentle play, learning how movement and voice bring stories to life.
Puppetry: By experimenting with basic puppetry techniques, students develop artistic expression and coordination, bringing Edward and Edwina's adventures to life.
English
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.
Personal and Social Capability
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 young people to express themselves creatively.
Critical and Creative Thinking
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.