Preschools & Early Childhood Centres
Storytelling at Your Service brings the exciting world of theatrical storytelling to the comfort of your preschool, early childhood centre or family day care.
The sessions start with the telling of an original oral story, then move into a collaborative workshop where children participate actively and physically in the narrative process. A rich and diverse selection of theatrical props are offered in both the stories and the workshops. This allows every child to be hands-on, either individually or in small groups, living out the story through their own lens. My collaborative approach connects childrens’ heads, hearts and hands - their thinking, feeling and doing worlds.
In line with the Early Years Learning Framework V2, storytelling provides shared learning exploration that promotes children’s agency and fosters the co-construction of their own learning.
Fliers for each story are available (below) and can be printed on A4 paper and displayed.
I currently offer many storytelling experiences, each with a unique workshop.
Creole Crab©
The Boy who loved the Sea©
Busy Bee©
Blast Off!©
King Fearful©
The Story of Snake©
Totem©
The Two Aussie Goats©
Early Childhood Stories
Creole Crab©
$400 (+ travel cost)
Settling into a new rock pool on your own is not always easy, especially when you're a little crab from a distant rocky ledge. Join Creole Crab as he learns that life at the big rock pool school, with all its wonder and diversity, is a swashbuckling adventure of the greatest kind … when you're brave enough to give it a go. This is a 60-minute storytelling session and workshop, recommended for children 3 yrs and over. Set-up time 45 mins; pack-down 25 mins; total time at your centre is 2 hours 10 minutes. Maximum capacity is 25 children per session; inquiries welcome for between 26-30 children. Indoor space required 5m x 5m. A discount of 10% is offered for a double booking (two sessions of Creole Crab held on the same day in the same room). Total double-booking time is 3 hours 30 mins.
Busy Bee©
$400 (+ travel cost)
Busy Bee loves life. Collecting nectar and pollen, making honey, flying high and working, working, working ... it's all just a normal day for this little bee. But when a chance encounter leaves Busy questioning her ways, life suddenly takes an unexpected and dangerous turn. Will Busy continue zooming here and there, or choose to appreciate life's finer moments? This is a 60-minute storytelling session and workshop, recommended for children 4 yrs and over. Set-up time 60 mins; pack-down 35 mins; total time at your centre is 2 hours 35 mins. Maximum capacity is 25 children per session; inquiries welcome for between 26-30 children. Indoor space required 6m x 6m. A discount of 10% is offered for a double booking (two sessions of Busy Bee held on the same day in the same room). Total double-booking time is 3 hours 50 mins.
The Boy who loved the Sea©
$400 (+ travel cost)
This intimate story of a child's special day at the beach brings joy, excitement, disappointment and ultimately gratitude, all wrapped up in a tale of natural wonder. This is a 60-minute storytelling session and workshop, recommended for children 3 yrs and over. Set-up time 45 mins; pack-down 25 mins; total time at your centre is 2 hours 10 minutes. Maximum capacity is 25 children per session; inquiries welcome for between 26-30 children. Indoor space required 5m x 5m. A discount of 10% is offered for a double booking (two sessions of The Boy who loved the Sea held on the same day in the same room). Total double-booking time is 3 hours 30 mins.
Blast Off!©
$420 (+ travel cost)
When Jessie Joanne Jackson wishes on shooting stars, her wishes come true. “You can wish for anything in the world,” her Grandpa always said. But what if Jessie’s new wish was not in this world? What if it was out of the world? Join Jessie, Grandpa and Numbat on country for an adventure as big as space itself ! This is a 70-minute storytelling session and workshop, recommended for children 4 yrs and over. Set-up time 60 mins; pack-down 40 mins; total time at your centre is 2 hours 50 mins. Maximum capacity is 25 children per session; inquiries welcome for between 26-30 children. Indoor space required 7m x 7m. A discount of 10% is offered for a double booking (two sessions of Blast Off! held on the same day in the same room). Total double-booking time is 4 hours 10 mins.
King Fearful©
$400 (+ travel cost)
This rhyming tale tells the story of a King whose world is dominated by fear. The story gently touches on themes of discrimination, greed and homelessness, all of which are overcome by bravery, a kind heart and the powerful act of singing. This is a 60-minute storytelling session and workshop, recommended for children 4 years and over. Set-up time 60 mins; pack-down 40 mins; total time at your centre is 2 hrs 40 mins. Maximum capacity is 25 children per session; inquiries welcome for between 26-30 children. Indoor space required is 6m x 6m. A discount of 10% is offered for a double booking (two sessions of King Fearful held on the same day in the same room). Total double-booking time is 4 hours 10 mins.
Totem©
$400 (+ travel cost)
When George turns seven, he’s given the thing he’s been wanting for as long as he can remember – a key to the family’s shed. Join George on a sacred journey as he finds invention and creativity are just the beginning when it comes to the wonderful world of INSECTS! This is a 60-minute storytelling session and workshop, recommended for children 4 years and over. Set-up time 60 mins; pack-down 40 mins; total time at your centre is 2 hrs 40 mins. Maximum capacity is 25 children per session; inquiries welcome for between 26-30 children. Indoor space required is 6m x 6m. A discount of 10% is offered for a double booking (two sessions of Totem held on the same day in the same room). Total double-booking time is 4 hours 10 mins.
The Story of Snake©
$400 (+ travel cost)
Snake was not happy. No-one liked her. And to make matters worse, everyone was mean to her … everyone, that is, except Noah. Join 5-year-old Noah and the rest of his neighbourhood as they journey to better appreciate one of Australia's most intriguing creatures – snakes. This is a 60-minute storytelling session and workshop, recommended for children 3 years and over. Set-up time 60 mins; pack-down 40 mins; total time at your centre is 2 hrs 40 mins. Maximum capacity is 25 children per session; inquiries welcome for between 26-30 children. Indoor space required is 6m x 6m. A discount of 10% is offered for a double booking (two sessions of The Story of Snake held on the same day in the same room). Total double-booking time is 4 hours 10 mins.
The Two Aussie Goats©
$400 (+ travel cost)
This original retelling of a classic European folktale weaves Australian history, reconciliation, contemporary environmental issues and personal responsibility – all disguised in a tale of two stubborn goats vying over a narrow little wooden bridge. This is a 60-minute storytelling session and workshop, recommended for children 3 years and over. Set-up time 60 mins; pack-down 40 mins; total time at your centre is 2 hrs 40 mins. Maximum capacity is 25 children per session; inquiries welcome for between 26-30 children. Indoor space required is 6m x 6m. A discount of 10% is offered for a double booking (two sessions of The Two Aussie Goats held on the same day in the same room). Total double-booking time is 4 hours 10 mins.