South Australia · Preschool Boost
Animal Fun is now available through Preschool Boost
Give your preschoolers the joy of movement, imagination and animal discovery.
A fun, evidence-based program that helps children build confidence, coordination and social skills—where meaningful learning feels like play.
Playful for children. Practical for educators.
What Animal Fun helps children develop
Coordination & balance
Build body awareness through purposeful movement.
Confidence
Help children discover what their bodies can do.
Social skills
Create shared experiences that invite connection.
Creativity & play
Turn animal curiosity into imaginative learning.
Positive activity
Make being active feel joyful, safe and achievable.
Turn curiosity into meaningful learning
Children already love animals. Animal Fun turns that curiosity into movement, creativity and connection.
Through exciting animal-themed activities, children crawl, jump, balance, pretend, explore and play—while developing skills that support their growth and wellbeing.
Educators can deliver purposeful, inclusive group experiences without making learning feel like work.
A simple funding pathway
From your Preschool Boost plan to Animal Fun in three steps
Identify your focus
Use your AEDC focus domains, local insights and Quality Improvement Plan to identify your service priorities.
Add Animal Fun
Choose Animal Fun from the Preschool Boost menu and include it in your service’s Preschool Boost plan.
Seek approval, then book
Have your plan approved by your OECD Local Team, then contact Animal Fun to confirm training and delivery.
See Animal Fun in action
Movement experiences children remember—and educators can use every day.
Animal Fun is designed to fit naturally into early childhood routines, turning animal adventures into practical opportunities for active learning.
- Purposeful movement experiences
- Inclusive activities for different abilities
- Imaginative, play-based learning
Empower your educators
Choose the training option that best suits your service
Each pathway helps educators understand Animal Fun, confidently facilitate activities and support children’s physical, social and emotional development through play.
Flexible
Animal Fun e-Learning Course
Learn at your own pace, whenever it suits your team.
A convenient introduction to Animal Fun and how to implement it in an early childhood setting.
- 16 short, engaging videos
- Approximately 1.5 hours
- Self-paced access anytime
- Course access for 12 months
Interactive
Online Training Workshop
Professional learning delivered live to your team.
Join Sue McLaren via Microsoft Teams for a practical 1.5-hour session designed around your service.
- Facilitated by the Animal Fun Director
- Interactive discussion and guidance
- Scheduled to suit your service
- Practical ideas educators can use immediately
Hands-on
Face-to-Face Workshop
Bring Animal Fun training directly to your service.
An engaging 1.5-hour professional development session where educators bring Animal Fun activities to life.
- Delivered at your centre
- Practical, interactive learning
- No added fee for after-hours sessions
- Tailored support and time for questions
Sue McLaren
Program Director & Facilitator
Bachelor of Social Science
(Children & Family Studies)
Designed for preschoolers. Supported by research.
Evidence-based, practical and made for real early learning settings.
Animal Fun was developed by health professionals at Curtin University and tested through three years of randomised controlled trial research. The program supports motor and social-emotional development and helps educators embed movement into everyday learning.
schools & centres
years of research & practice
children assessed in trial
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Still deciding? The Animal Fun team can help you choose the best training pathway for your service.
Ask the Animal Fun teamHow do we use Preschool Boost funding for Animal Fun?
Choose Animal Fun from the Preschool Boost menu, add it to your service's Preschool Boost plan, and seek approval from your OECD Local Team before purchasing. Once approved, contact Animal Fun to confirm the training option and timing that best suits your service.
What training is available for educators?
Animal Fun offers three flexible options: a self-paced e-learning course, an online training workshop facilitated by Sue McLaren, and a face-to-face professional development workshop delivered at your centre.
Do all educators need to complete training?
Training helps educators get the most from Animal Fun by building confidence and understanding of how to facilitate engaging activities that support children's physical, social and emotional development.
Can training be completed outside normal centre hours?
Yes. Face-to-face professional development workshops can be scheduled after hours with no additional fee.
Ready to bring Animal Fun to your preschool?
Give your educators the tools to inspire movement, imagination and learning.
Tell us a little about your service and preferred training option. The Animal Fun team will be in touch to help with availability, timing and next steps.