Gut Hero Academy - Incursion

An unforgettable, play-based wellbeing experience for your centre

Bring the magic of My Gut Friends to life with an engaging, educator-led incursion designed to spark curiosity, excitement and real behaviour change in children.

In this interactive session, children are introduced to the world of “Gutville”—where trillions of tiny Gut Friends live inside them, each with their own superpowers. Through storytelling, movement, and hands-on participation, children discover how the foods they eat help their Gut Friends grow strong—supporting their energy, mood, focus and overall wellbeing.

This isn’t just a story time.

It’s the beginning of children developing a powerful identity as “Gut Heroes”—kids who understand their bodies and feel motivated to make choices that help them thrive.

The incursion also provides a seamless launch into the Gut Hero Academy, giving educators a clear, engaging starting point that children are already excited about and connected to.

Each incursion session engages kids for around 25-30 mins. 

This booking covers 2 x sessions to accomodate 2 classes in the centre.

What happens during the incursion? 

Children are taken on an interactive journey into “Gutville”, where they meet their Gut Friends through a combination of storytelling, movement, play and character interaction using plush toys.

Activities include:

• Live story experience – Children are introduced to Gutville and the concept of Gut Friends living inside their tummy
• Character interaction – Gut Friends (Lacey, Biffy, Streppy and Sia) are brought to life, creating excitement and emotional connection
• Song and movement – Children physically act out each Gut Friend, reinforcing learning through movement + creating their 'Gut Hero' identities
• Interactive game – “Be the Gut Friend” builds engagement, listening skills and recall
• Creative drawing – Children draw their tummy and Gut Friends, strengthening understanding and expression
• Identity moment – Children step into the role of a “Gut Hero” through a guided affirmation

Benefits for children:

• Builds early body awareness and health literacy
• Supports language development through simple, repeatable concepts
• Encourages engagement and participation through play-based learning
• Creates a strong emotional connection to healthy behaviours
• Introduces a powerful identity shift → “I am a Gut Hero”
• Lays the foundation for improved food relationships and self-regulation

Perfect for early learning centres looking to:

• Enhance their wellbeing and health curriculum
• Support self-regulation and positive food relationships
• Offer something unique and memorable to families
• Reduce mealtime resistance and increase engagement
• Empower young kids to build life long healthy habits

Once this product is purchased, you'll be contacted to book a time that works for your centre.

EYLF & NQS Alignment

The Gut Hero Academy Incursion is intentionally designed to support core Early Years Learning Framework outcomes and National Quality Standard areas, while remaining simple and engaging for educators to deliver.

Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)

Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity

• Children are introduced to the identity of a “Gut Hero”, building confidence and self-awareness
• Character interaction and group participation support a sense of belonging and inclusion
• Affirmation (“I am a Gut Hero”) strengthens positive self-concept

Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing

• Introduces foundational concepts of body awareness and internal health
• Connects food with how the body feels (energy, comfort, mood)
• Encourages early self-regulation through awareness of choices

Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators

• Children engage with new language such as “Gut Friends” and “Gutville”
• Opportunities to respond, repeat, and participate in guided discussion
• Drawing activity supports expression of ideas through multiple forms of communication

National Quality Standard (NQS)

QA1: Educational Program and Practice

• Play-based, intentional teaching aligned with learning outcomes
• Incorporates storytelling, movement, and creative expression
• Supports child-led engagement and exploration

QA2: Children’s Health and Safety

• Promotes understanding of health, nutrition, and wellbeing in an age-appropriate way
• Encourages positive lifelong habits through early education
• Supports preventative health awareness rather than reactive approaches

Additional Value for Centres

• Provides a ready-to-run, curriculum-aligned experience with no prep required
• Supports centres in delivering meaningful wellbeing programming
• Creates a strong point of difference for families

Book your Gut Hero Academy Incursion today!