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I grew up dancing - classical ballet was my jam. My childhood was spent in a pink leotard, my hair pulled tight into a bun, and my tape deck full of Tchaikovsky.
A lot has changed since my days studying ballet at the National Theatre in St Kilda. These days, you’re more likely to find me in a beekeeping suit than a tutu. But my love of dance? That has never changed..... And that brings me to Sing, Dance, Learn. It’s more than just a tagline - it’s at the heart of how we teach at Friends with Honey.
The Birth of the Friends with Honey Musical Kids Show
Last year, we poured 12 months of creativity and passion into producing the Friends with Honey Musical Kids Show Album. What started as a simple idea to create some songs for my bee incursion programs quickly turned into something much bigger. Once the album was complete, we saw an opportunity to bring our Sing, Dance, Learn philosophy to life through a 45-minute musical kids’ show.
By fully embracing storytelling and weaving educational messages into a performance, we found the perfect way to engage children and teach them fundamental lessons about bees and biodiversity.
Learning Through Storytelling, Music, and Movement
In our show, I play the beekeeper, and Benny is the musician. He visits my farm, full of curiosity about bees. Along the way, he gets into some sticky situations - literally! But each time he learns something new, it sparks an idea for a song. And when he sings, he can’t help but dance! Through this cycle of storytelling, singing, and dancing, we reinforce learning in a way that is interactive, memorable, and fun.
Why does this work so well?
Sing – Singing enhances memory, breathing, and language skills.
Dance – Movement supports rhythm, coordination, and emotional well-being.
Learn – Storytelling engages imagination, emotions, and curiosity while making information easier to understand and remember.
Music, movement and storytelling aren’t just fun - they offer incredible developmental benefits. They help children improve cognitive growth, problem-solving, self-expression, and social skills.
Backed by Science and Tradition
The Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework recognises performing arts - music, dance, and drama - as essential components of early childhood education. But long before formal education systems existed, cultures worldwide have used storytelling, song, and dance to pass down important lessons, historical knowledge, and life skills.
Children exposed to music and movement show higher cognitive development, better knowledge retention, improved self-expression, and greater emotional competence.
Bringing Sing, Dance, Learn Into Your Classroom
To help teachers incorporate Sing, Dance, Learn into their sustainability education programs, we’ve created a resource pack, available for download alongside our music on streaming platforms. You can also book:
We’d love to bring the magic of music, movement, and bee education to your school.
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