Nursery & Preschool Classes
Our weekly classes for nurseries, preschools, and early years settings are meticulously designed to foster young children’s development by creatively engaging them across the 7 areas of learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through high-quality performing arts.
Why Choose DramEd?
High-Quality Practitioners: Our visiting specialists are not only trained in performing arts but also bring extensive experience working in early years education. They are dedicated to creating an enriching learning environment.
Development Focus: Our drama and story-based sessions target key areas of development, including speech and language, literacy, numeracy, and mental health, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience for your children.
Staff Empowerment: We’re committed to building your staff’s confidence in music, drama, and dance. Our sessions empower your team with practical ideas and knowledge on integrating performing arts into your daily activities.
Practitioner Commitment: Our practitioners are passionate licensees who are invested in your nursery. While they may occasionally adjust their visits to accommodate professional theatre roles, their dedication to delivering exceptional service remains unwavering.
Program Highlights:
- Boosts Confidence: Our sessions encourage children to express themselves and build self-esteem.
- Enhances Communication: Through role-playing and storytelling, children develop vital language and social skills.
- Stimulates Imagination: Creative activities ignite curiosity and imaginative thinking.
These engaging classes not only captivate children’s imaginations but also bring subjects to life, making learning a fun and memorable experience. Additionally, we provide valuable resources and ideas for nursery managers and practitioners, enabling you to continue the exploration and enjoyment long after our visits. Our practitioners come equipped with a variety of props and make use of any relevant materials in your setting, allowing your staff to easily revisit and extend the activities.
DramEd™ in Nurseries
Explore our vibrant range of programmes designed to boost preschool maths, literacy, and physical development:
- Number Fun™: Dive into math with engaging music, dance, and storytelling.
- Lilly & Larry Love Literacy™: Make literacy enchanting through fun songs and captivating stories.
- Toddle Fit™: Energise little ones with lively movement activities and cheerful tunes.
Each programme combines music, dance, song, and storytelling to make learning an exciting adventure for everyone involved.
Learning through the performing arts brings a host of benefits, not least of which is getting everyone active and moving. This approach not only helps keep the children fit and healthy but also allows them to channel their energy in a joyful and productive way!
The Benefits
Our preschool programs are designed to prepare little ones for school and provide a range of valuable benefits:
- Develops Fine & Gross Motor Skills: Engaging activities enhance both small and large muscle movements, supporting overall physical development.
- Improves Hand-Eye Coordination: Through interactive exercises, children strengthen their ability to coordinate visual and physical tasks.
- Nurtures Social Skills: Group activities foster cooperation, sharing, and communication, helping children build strong social connections.
- Fosters Creativity: Imaginative play and creative projects encourage children to think outside the box and explore their artistic potential.
- Enhances Speaking & Listening Skills: Interactive sessions promote language development, active listening, and effective communication.
- Encourages Self-Expression: Various activities provide opportunities for children to express their thoughts, feelings, and ideas confidently.
Each program is crafted to support holistic development, ensuring that every child is well-prepared and enthusiastic about their educational journey.
Our Teachers
At DramEd, our teachers are not just talented performers—they are extraordinary with children! Each member of our team is dedicated to making learning an exciting adventure through the performing arts. With their skills in singing, dancing, and acting, they bring a unique and joyful energy to every session.
Rest assured, all of our teachers are fully DBS-checked and hold Public Liability Insurance. Additionally, they are equipped with the necessary music licenses to ensure that all activities comply with legal requirements for playing music in your setting.
Staff Training Days
Empower Your Nursery Staff with Our Specialised Training Days
At DramEd, we understand that the success of your nursery goes beyond just engaging the children; it’s also about empowering and supporting your staff. Our training days are designed to elevate staff morale and equip your team with innovative techniques to make learning a vibrant and engaging experience for every child.
Why Choose Our Staff Training Days?
Staff Empowerment: Our training sessions focus on boosting your staff’s confidence in using music, drama, and dance as educational tools. We provide them with practical ideas and insights on how to seamlessly integrate performing arts into your nursery’s curriculum, enhancing their teaching repertoire and enriching the learning environment.
Interactive and Engaging Workshops: Our training days cover a range of topics tailored to meet your staff’s needs. Each workshop is designed to be interactive and hands-on, ensuring that your team leaves with actionable skills and a renewed enthusiasm for their role.
Choose From Our Engaging Training Sessions:
Effective Communication with Parents, Pupils, and Peers: Learn strategies to improve interactions with parents, foster better communication with pupils, and enhance teamwork among staff members. This session helps build stronger relationships and ensures a more cohesive nursery environment.
How to Make Story Time Fun and Interesting: Discover creative techniques to transform story time into a captivating and dynamic experience. This session includes methods for incorporating drama, movement, and interactive elements to make stories come alive and capture children’s imaginations.
Engaging Children in Learning through Drama: Explore how to use drama and performing arts to engage children in various learning activities. This workshop provides practical tips for integrating role-play, improvisation, and other drama techniques to make learning enjoyable and effective.
What Our Training Days Offer:
- Enhanced Confidence: Equip your staff with the skills and confidence to use performing arts as a powerful educational tool.
- Creative Integration: Learn how to incorporate music, drama, and dance into daily activities and lesson plans.
- Improved Engagement: Discover new ways to captivate and motivate children, making learning a more interactive and enjoyable experience.
By investing in our training days, you’re not only enhancing your staff’s skills but also creating a more dynamic and inspiring learning environment for the children in your care.
For more information or to book a training session, please contact us.
