Children are natural performers! Using whatever props you have on hand (puppets, dolls, action figures, hairbrushes, boxes can all help), act out a play with your child. Let them dictate the plot as you go! The key is for your child to explore their own creative interests and express themselves.
Not sure where to start?
Bring a book to life: act out one of your child’s favourite books. Let the children grab some props, musical instruments and whatever else they want out, and have some fun re-telling the story together.
Choose a nursery rhyme: you know them well. Use one of the classics and turn it into a show.
Re-create your favourite episode of Bluey! Children often do this without prompting.
If your child isn’t into ‘acting’ get out the music instruments, cardboard boxes and put on a rock show!
Call in siblings, Grandparents, friends to watch the show!
Drama and storytelling also give your child opportunities to build and practise vocabulary and learn about the structure of stories. And when your child acts out roles like a caring nurse, they see the world from someone else’s point of view. This helps them build empathy.
The preschool years can be a very creative time! Give them the platform and safe space to perform. Have fun!
