Puppet Play drama classes will begin in Term 1, 2027
Puppet Play (3 to 5 years)
Puppet Play is not only FUN, but helps support children's emotional, social and physical development. Children will use a combination of hand puppet and finger puppets to create different characters with individual voices, ways to move and character traits. They will use their puppets to act out songs and stories, and explore plotlines and storytelling skills. Children will use their puppets to explore "feeling" and learn to identify and name complex emotions, which helps support empathy awareness. Children will make their own puppet each session to take home to keep the fun going after class!
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Early Learning Educator: All of our early learning drama classes are developed and delivered by BJ Anyos. BJ is the Early Learning Coordinator at Questacon, where she has worked for 24 years, and is one of Canberra’s leading early learning educators.
Parent/Carer Participation: All classes for children aged between 3 to 5 years of age are designed to be enjoyed with their parents and caregiver.When caring adults become active play partners, they greatly increase the educational value of the activity while boosting their child's confidence, language skills, and emotional connection. Therefore, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Developmental and Educational Focus Include:
Characterisation: Use puppets to develop a variety of different characters with different voices and movements.
Act our Songs and Story: Use puppets to do the actions in songs and act out stories.
Physical Development: Developing fine motor skills by manipulating hand puppets and finger puppets.
Emotional Learning: Identifying and naming complex feelings like excitement, or sadness.
Empathy Development: Practicing how to "comfort" or help a puppet who is experiencing a problem.
Class Day and Time (during ACT school terms):
Tuesday: 9.45am – 10.15am
Friday: 9.45am – 10.15am
Saturday: 11.20am - 12pm
We aim to offer classes WHEN you want them. Please let us know if you want this class at a different day or time by clicking here
Location:
Child Players Studio: 89 - 91 Tennant Street, Fyshwick, ACT.
Price:
$30 per casual session (includes GST)
$27 per session for whole term enrolment ($270 for 10 week term, includes GST)
FREE ‘come and try’ class available:
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Regulate Early Learning Drama Classes Schedule
(every week during ACT school term)
| Tuesday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|
| Puppet Play | Puppet Play | Drama Role-Play |
| 9.45am - 10.25am | 9.45am - 10.25am | 9.45am - 10.25am |
| Parachute Play | Parachute Play | Parachute Play |
| 10.40am - 11.10am | 10.40am - 11.10am | 10.40am - 11.10am |
| Drama Role-Play | Drama Role-Play | Puppet Play |
| 11.20am - 12pm | 11.20am - 12pm | 11.20am - 12pm |
Families who enrol in more than one early learning class on the same morning receive a %10 discount on their 2nd and 3rd class.
Between classes families can relax in our studio reception area while children eat morning tea and adults have a coffee and biscuit!
FAQs
How long are the sessions?
1
Each session is 45 minutes of high-engagement play, including a welcome ritual, interactive activities, and a calming goodbye.
Does my child need their own puppet?
2
We provide a curated library of high-contrast, tactile, and specialty puppets for use during class. We’ll even help you choose the "best friend" that matches your child's personality each week!
Do parents have to perform?
3
Not at all! We use the puppet as a "social shield." You’ll find that when you’re looking at the puppet and talking to your child, the rest of the room disappears. It’s about your bond, not a Broadway performance.
My toddler is very active and won't sit still. Is this for us?
4
Yes! We move from "Big Body" gross motor play to "Small Focus" fine motor play specifically to help active toddlers learn to regulate their energy. Moving is part of the learning!
Can I join midway through the term?
5
Our curriculum is a "spiral," meaning we repeat and build on skills. While starting at the beginning of the term is recommended, our "Welcome" ritual helps new families jump right in at any time