Why book Press Pause?
Watch the video to find out what makes Press Pause so valuable to primary school teachers and students
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Perfect for a school hall
50 min show
Comes with classroom resources
Aligns with Respectful Relationships and SEL curriculum
Read a review from the Melbourne Theatre Info website of a Press Pause performance at the Melbourne Recital Centre in March 2023
Watch the video to find out what makes Press Pause so valuable to primary school teachers and students
Interactive – children actively help solve the mystery of the feelings
Funny – children laugh with (and relate to) the characters mishaps, muddles and wins
Educational – the emotional literacy themes are innovatively executed for a young audience by presenting emotions as objects that can be seen and touched
Comes with workshops and resources– The shows performers are experienced facilitators with expertise in community development and children’s wellbeing. Their capacity to capture a room extends beyond live performance into workshops, resources for teachers and parents and residencies in communities and schools.
That was an absolutely wonderful performance. I really loved the way you used creative arts to teach children about feelings
“My child LOVED today. It was as if she let out a huge sigh after the workshop. She was so….regulated!”
Pause. Notice. Name. It was a fantastic, colourful and engaging opportunity for children to connect with their feelings and embrace all of them, positive and negative.
A creative exploration of the importance of noticing and naming feelingd and where they may hide in our bodies in a fun and enjoyable way.
Thank you and well done! I really liked the way you made emotional literacy so visible. Pause – Notice – Name is also a practical strategy. Catchy music!
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In the group environment they will develop important life skills using whole body learning, such as resilience, empathy, cooperation and respect by encouraging children to communicate, collaborate and problem solve with one another through active processes. The result is a greater sense of self, compassion and cohesiveness as children embrace the adventure in uncertainty and solve the problems they face in their daily lives, together.
We deliver group workshops for children and adults including professional development for teachers and corporates. We create the opportunity to brainstorm and innovate in a completely refreshing way through action methods that encourage collaboration, team building and co-operation without force.
Our workshops allow groups to gain fresh perspectives, new ideas and solutions to existing problems and challenges, through active participation. Individuals will see themselves, their role within the team and others, in a new light, leading to effective change and a renewed sense of purpose.
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1:1 sessions increase a child’s self awareness, supporting them to find their own solutions by engaging children in what they do naturally…play. Sharni actively connects with them on their level through role play, puppetry, music and other creative processes; to help them better understand their feelings, integrate their thoughts and find the words to express themselves more effectively.
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Deepen the bond between you and your child by giving them the support they really need and you the opportunity to connect and engage with your child in new ways. Sharni helps uncover the root cause of your child’s behaviour and break old patterns of communicating, responding and relating to them through the warm and collaborative environment she creates. She equips you with new strategies, fresh perspectives, and greater clarity in your parenting journey so you can reclaim a sense of fulfilment and joy with one another.
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Fast-track your child’s social awareness by exploring different perspectives through interactions with their peers. We create an optimal safe and creative learning environment where children can express themselves freely in the moment, build confidence and improve their own sense of wellbeing as a result. In the group environment they will develop important life skills using whole body learning, such as resilience, empathy, cooperation and respect by encouraging children to communicate, collaborate and problem solve with one another through active processes. The result is a greater sense of self, compassion and cohesiveness as children embrace the adventure in uncertainty and solve the problems they face in their daily lives, together.
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We deliver group workshops for children and adults including professional development for teachers and corporates. We create the opportunity to brainstorm and innovate in a completely refreshing way through action methods that encourage collaboration, team building and co-operation without force. Our workshops allow groups to gain fresh perspectives, new ideas and solutions to existing problems and challenges, through active participation. Individuals will see themselves, their role within the team and others, in a new light, leading to effective change and a renewed sense of purpose.