Reading out loud “Wilfred owned a moose. He hadn’t always owned a moose. The moose came to him a while ago and he knew, just KNEW, that it was meant to be his. He thought he would call him Marcel.” My superpower is that I can recite Oliver Jeffers’...
Stepping into a modern classroom is an assault on the senses. Children are subjected to a learning space constantly aglow with screens. The humble chalkboard has bitten the dust and been replaced with whiteboard-sized interactive screens. As if this isn’t enough, gone...
Sometimes, parenting is too much. Sometimes when children act out or get tired they are too much. And sometimes – okay, a lot of the times – playing games with your child can be just too darn much. It’s just a natural part of parenting. You’ve...
‘I’m bored’. These words to a parent are like a sting. Sometimes you hear your child say these words and your heart might ache. Afterall, everyone has experienced it and no one likes it. But sometimes it chews you up with frustration – how many toys, books, art...
There is nothing wrong with being shy. It is completely natural, especially in children and teens, and can present itself in varying degrees. All children are different and react to their social environments with a range of temperaments. When you throw a child in...
There’s lots of evidence that suggest drama classes have a positive impact for kids in a variety of different ways. Kids gain confidence, they learn to communicate better increasing their social skills which ultimately leads to better relationships. But do drama...
We’ve already had a look at some of the benefits that drama can have here: https://ogradydrama.com.au/what-can-drama-classes-do-for-your-child/ but how does developmental drama education differ from more traditional/current drama education? To understand this a little...
What can drama, and indeed creativity, do for your child? When drama is focused on child development, rather than being a place of competition drama becomes a safe space where your child can let loose, laugh, and develop their confidence. Will My Child Have Fun? Yes,...
