Interactive sustainability experiences for primary school students

Playful, curriculum-aligned incursions that leave students buzzing, and give teachers a ready-to-book, hands-off experience across three NSW subjects

100% of surveyed educators say their students gain new sustainability knowledge or skills ·  Rated 4.9★  ·  2025 NSW Sustainability Awards Finalist

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What if we could captivate children with the magic of climate solutions through playful experiences?

Incursions for Early Stage 1 - Stage 3 students

Awe-inspiring storytelling, interactive digital floor games, and hands-on activities that capture the magic of climate solutions.

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Incursions for Stage 1 - Stage 3 students

Experience a wild educational incursion like no other with Taronga Zoo Sydney & Be The Future.

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Our difference

Content

7 climate solution themes

Our evidence-based education programs explore climate solutions through play-based learning.

Aligned to the NSW Curriculum, research, the Active Hope framework, Project Drawdown and UN Sustainable Development Goals, our real-world content ignites creativity, fosters problem-solving, and builds connections.

Delivery

We deliver interactive learning experiences that are designed to engage and empower every child.

Our programs reflect best practice: experiential learning can positively impact student motivation and engagement, student agency, wellbeing and academic achievement (Ranken et al. 2023)

Collaboration

Be The Future is founded by Sally Giblin, an award-winning solutionist, storyteller and creative for sustainability.

We collaborate with teachers to develop and evolve our pedagogy in alignment with curriculum, have collaborative programs with UNSW and Taronga Zoo Sydney, and have a growing team of passionate educators.

Children participating in an interactive activity on a large, illuminated projection on the floor inside a brick building with stained glass windows.
A girl stands on a stage in front of a group of children sitting on the floor, with a projection screen behind her displaying a slide titled 'What's in this box?' and some text. There is also a colorful banner on the side promoting the future.
LEGO model of a garden with two wooden houses, trees, and colorful flowers.
An older woman with short blonde hair, glasses, and a white long-sleeve shirt crouching on the floor, smiling as she holds a decorated cardboard tube with plants inside. There are more decorated tubes on the ground, and the setting is a bright indoor
Colorful LEGO city setup on a wooden floor with a stage and projection screen in the background, featuring buildings, trees, animals, and a pink house with a chimney.
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Colorful LEGO city playset featuring water slides, trees, flowers, LEGO minifigures, animals, and various structures on a flat surface.
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Children playing with a projector that displays a floral pattern on the floor.
A colorful Lego landscape with a pink mushroom house, a water slide, a pond, and various trees and plants.
Indoor church or event space with brick walls, stained glass windows, a large screen displaying pink cherry blossoms, and a projected image on the wooden floor.
A teacher or presenter standing in front of a screen displaying a colorful map, speaking to a group of children seated on the floor in a school assembly or classroom setting.
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‘Growing Future Makers’ Program

  • Age: Primary (Early Stage 1 - Stage 3)

  • Duration: 55 minutes

  • Location: Your school hall

  • Format: By class (due to highly interactive activities)

  • Program themes:

  • Cost: $12 per student

  • NSW Curriculum Alignment: Science & Technology, HSIE, English + Sustainability cross-curriculum priority

  • Frequently Asked Questions: scroll down to bottom of page

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  • “We received so much great feedback from the incursion.

    The students couldn't stop talking about the interactive projector!

    Multiple teachers mentioned that it was fantastic to gain an international perspective on how different countries are approaching sustainability and encouraging nature in urban areas.

    Thanks again for your professionalism and for working with us to tailor the day.”

    - Year 1 Coordinator, Redlands

  • "Sally has pioneered innovative eco-play workshops, partnering with organisations like the Coal Loader Centre and Mosman Council to inspire young minds.

    Sally's exceptional dedication, commitment to empowering her community, and creative approaches to environmental engagement make her a standout candidate for the Highly Commended Prize for the NSW Emerging Leader in Environmental Education Award."

    - Environmental Education, New South Wales | 2023 Environmental Education Awards

  • "The team from Be The Future were great to work with. Sally’s enthusiasm for the environment and sustainability was infectious, and our students were engaged throughout the presentation and hands-on activities.

    Overall, a well-planned and executed event that was enjoyed by all.

    - Principal, Primary School

  • "Sally and her team at Be the Future delivered a fun, engaging and interactive incursion experience for our children at [our school]. They accommodated all of the logistical timetabling challenges to deliver to all 24 classes in the school and both staff and students were incredibly positive about the overall experience.

    100% of the teachers surveyed said yes, they / their students gained new sustainability knowledge or skills and 100% said yes, they’ll incorporate more sustainable learning activities with their students in future.

    As a P&C funded initiative, we are absolutely thrilled with this feedback and would highly recommend inviting Be the Future into your school ASAP!"

    - P&C President, Primary School

  • “Thank you so much for running such an engaging and dynamic incursion.

    The Year 2 students loved exploring the different sustainable buildings and initiatives around the world. They also enjoyed the hands-on activities.

    The interactive projector was lots of fun and they showed great critical thinking and teamwork skills as they applied their knowledge of habitats, animals and plants to build a tree out of recyclable materials.

    Everything was organised, well considered and sparked joy and curiosity amongst students.”

    - Year 2 Coordinator, Redlands

  • "The incursion was tailored to fit our school context and helped students solidify their knowledge of the past, present, and future.

    Students enjoyed the hands-on and interactive elements of the incursion and spoke positively about their experience."

    - Sustainability Lead Teacher, Bondi Public School

  • "It was all very well planned.

    Students were very engaged during the initial presentation in which they were able to explore various cities and their sustainable designs.

    They loved the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities."

    - Teacher, Primary School

  • "The students were all very engaged and loved all the activities."

    - Teacher, Primary School

Your sustainability facilitator ⬇️

Nice to meet you! I’m Sally.

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Woman presenting to children in school hall

I’m an award-winning solutionist, storyteller and creative for sustainability.

I have a young son. And I want him - and the children in your life - to have a thriving future on this amazing planet.

I hold a Masters in International Development from UNSW and studied at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership.

I was recognised as a 2023 Emerging Leader by Environmental Education NSW. Be The Future was also a finalist in the 2025 NSW Sustainability awards, run by the Banksia Foundation and supported by the NSW Government.

I facilitate most of our Sydney based experiences. Plus we have a growing team of passionate, energetic, playful sustainability educators who deliver experiences with Be The Future.

Be The Future continually collaborates with teachers and educators to develop and evolve our pedagogy in alignment with curriculum.

Read more about Be The Future

Love us to bring playful eco experiences to your primary school?

Please submit an enquiry and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours.

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FAQs

(Almost) everything you need to know about our playful, interactive climate solutions experiences.

If you have further questions, please feel free to email hello@bethefuture.earth or call Sally on 0401440376.

General

  • Our experiences are truly different.

    Content

    Our evidence-based education programs explore climate solutions through play-based learning.

    Aligned to NSW Curriculum, research, the Active Hope framework, Project Drawdown and UN Sustainable Development Goals, our real-world content ignites creativity, fosters problem-solving, and builds connections.

    Delivery

    We deliver interactive learning experiences that are designed to engage and empower every child.

    Our programs reflect best practice: experiential learning can positively impact student motivation and engagement, student agency, wellbeing and academic achievement (Ranken et al. 2023)

    Collaboration

    Be The Future is founded by Sally Giblin, an award-winning solutionist, storyteller and creative for sustainability.

    We collaborate with teachers to develop and evolve our pedagogy in alignment with curriculum, have collaborative programs with UNSW and Taronga Zoo Sydney, and have a growing team of passionate educators.

  • Due to the highly interactive nature of our experiences, we recommend one class at a time (up to 30 students for primary schools).

    We can facilitate up to four experiences a day at your school, over a number of days.

    Any student numbers can be catered for.

  • Our Growing Future Makers program is for growing learners 5-12 years at primary schools.

    We tailor our experiences to suit the age ranges & abilities of the students in attendance.

  • We offer seven curriculum-aligned themes.

    🌱 Wild At Heart (Nature based solutions)

    🍎 Plate Power (Food solutions)

    ⭕️ Trash To Treasure (Circularity solutions)

    🌊 Wave Makers (Ocean solutions)

    ☀️ Power Players (Renewable energy solutions)

    🦋 Green Journeys (Transport solutions)

    ✨ Future Shapers (Young changemakers)

  • We provide interactive sustainability activities integrated across learning areas of the NSW Primary Curriculum, including Science & Technology, HSIE, and English.

    We can also adjust programs to better align with what students are currently learning in your classroom.

    We will provide detailed curriculum alignment in your Experience Confirmation Pack.

  • Absolutely. We love a creative challenge! We can incorporate your theme or other elements of learning into a custom experience.

  • Generally our sessions last for 55 minutes for children 5-12 years.

  • Absolutely! We’ll happily flex to your bell times / break times to best fit your schedule.

    We generally need 10 minutes between sessions to reset the room.

    We deliver a maximum of 4 experiences(s) a day.

  • It’s incredibly important to us.

    We provide all necessary Working With Children Checks, public liability insurance and Risk Assessment in your Experience Confirmation Pack.

  • We have made booking super simple for you. Here are the steps of the booking process:

    1. Submit a booking enquiry

    2. Agree on date(s) & times(s) for the experience(s)

    3. Pay the deposit to lock us in on your preferred date(s) & time(s)

    4. Receive your Experience Confirmation Pack (including resources)

    5. Complete your Experience Confirmation Pack Checklist

    6. Enjoy the experience & lap up the praise from happy students and teachers

  • We generally need bookings at least 1 month in advance.

    The earlier you book, the better – we’ll have more options and should be able to accommodate your requests.

    We’ll do our best to accommodate any last minute bookings – providing we’re available.

  • Generally, Sally, our Founder and a solutionist, storyteller and creative for sustainability, will facilitate.

    We have additional facilitators with a depth of education and sustainability experience. All facilitators have current WWCCs.

  • For primary schools, the cost is $12 per student (new one sustainability facilitator format).

    We require a $200 deposit on booking, and payment of the final invoice within 7 days.

    Prices quoted are for locations within 40 minutes of the Sydney CBD. Schools further away may be charged slightly more depending on location – please contact us for a customised quote.

    Our pricing incorporates preparing play concepts, sourcing / creating sustainable materials, incursion setup, incursion delivery, incursion packdown, sanitising and travel time.

  • Our experiences are often funded by the school, by parents and carers, or by the Parents and Citizens Association. Some other possibilities include: 

    • Community fundraising, such as a second hand book sale, disco party, movie afternoon, trivia night, plant market or weeknight meal cooking classes

    • Local grants - especially as part of a wider sustainability project - such as your local council, local environmental foundations, The Awesome Foundation, Junior Landcare, or Sustainable Futures Grants

Preparing for the experience(s)

  • For our Growing Future Makers Program at primary schools, we will need exclusive use of your school hall. We can set up and pack down around OOSH programs if required. Ideally, it’s best if lunchtime clubs aren’t scheduled in the hall during days we are at your school - but we can work around this if required. We don’t require any tables or chairs.

  • Yes, for our Growing Future Makers Program at primary schools, we will need a contact at your school to help connect our Mac laptop to the projector screen and AV system. We will bring an HDMI cable and clicker.

  • We will share a one page program overview for class teachers in your Experience Confirmation Pack.

  • If you have specific arrival instructions please let us know as part of completing your Experience Confirmation Pack Checklist.

  • We do not call you to remind you of your booking - however you're welcome to double check everything is ok with us at any time. As long as you've signed a confirmation and returned it to our office your booking is locked in on our end.

  • We love parent helpers! Not only are sessions (even more!) engaging - but it helps to spread more ripples of positive change in your community. However, if you don’t have parent helpers available - that’s completely fine too.

  • There are three things you can do!

    1. Share the program overviews you’ll receive in your Experience Confirmation Pack with teachers, students and parents in your community

    2. Have a complimentary 30 minute virtual chat with us to tell us about your current initiatives and future plans that relate to the program theme. We love incorporating these into the experience - and it makes it incredibly meaningful for students and teachers

    3. Do one or more post experience activities with your students. Suggested activities are provided in your Experience Confirmation Pack.

The day of the experience(s)

  • The facilitator(s) will arrive approx. 60 minutes prior to the experience to allow plenty of time to set up.

  • We prepare and deliver all necessary equipment and handle all set up. For our Growing Future Makers Program experiences, we just need an AV contact to help connect our laptop to your projector and PA system.

    Due to the highly interactive - and varied - nature of our experiences, we have quite a lot of props and equipment to setup. If at all possible, we (greatly!) appreciate an onsite parking spot 🙂

  • Again, we do everything. We will pack up immediately after our session, which takes 40-60 minutes.

  • We'd love you to be actively engaged in the experience with your students and have fun! We'd also like you to support students with behaviour management (if needed)

  • We’ll need the final number of students attending the experiences(s) on the day to ensure we invoice you correctly.

    We would also love to hear your feedback! The feedback link for Growing Future Makers Programs is here.

  • Absolutely! We just ask that you please mention Be The Future when you share the photos or videos, as it helps to spread more ripples of positive change. 

    We’d also love to see any pictures you’re happy for us to use. Please email them to hello@bethefuture.earth

After the experience(s)

  • We’ll email you an invoice with instructions of how to transfer the money into our bank account.

    There’s also an option to pay by credit/debit card. Card payments powered by Stripe. Stripe accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB, and China UnionPay payments from customers worldwide. Stripe charge 1.7% + 0.30 AUD on domestic cards.

  • There are four things you can do!

    1. Share photos/videos of the experience - as well as the parent program overview you received in your Experience Confirmation Pack - with parents and carers in your community

    2. Involve your students in any current initiatives and future plans that relate to the program theme

    3. Do one or more post experience activities with your students. Suggested activities are provided in your Experience Confirmation Pack.

    4. Book another Be The Future experience theme for next term or next year!