Helping little hearts
grow strong,
through play-based learning.
Cassie and Friends is a character-led, life skills program designed to help young children build confidence, emotional resilience, friendships, persistence and organisation skills.
Through fun, gentle and imaginative experiences, we make social and emotional learning something every child can enjoy.
Big feelings are welcome here,
always.
Created by Miss Jacqui, a passionate early childhood educator with over 35 years of experience, our programs include in-person sessions, storybooks, puppets, and plush toys—all developmentally aligned with the EYLF and QKLG frameworks.
Whether you’re an educator, parent, or carer, we offer meaningful tools that help children navigate life’s big feelings and brave moments.
Play based emotional learning,
via storytelling & puppetry.
Our services include play-based learning sessions delivered in kindergartens, early learning centres, primary schools and community settings.
We introduce beautifully designed books and character plush toys that bring learning to life.
Kindergartens
Early Learning Centres
Early Years Primary Schools & Communities
The heart behind the program.
Meet Miss Jacqui,
Miss Jacqui is a lifelong educator, performer, and storyteller. Her deep understanding of early childhood development and her love of imaginative play come together in Cassie and Friends.
She’s a familiar face in local kindergartens and a warm presence in every session she runs.
Miss Jacqui has been helping children feel seen, heard and supported for over 35 years.
Helping kids talk about big feelings.
Play-based tools for fun & connection.
From our best-selling storybook "Cassie the Confident Cow" to character plushies, explore tools that spark connection and confidence at home or in the classroom.
Whether it’s storytime, imaginative play, or calming classroom rituals, each piece is designed to support emotional growth, creativity, and connection.
Storybooks
Gifts
Plush Toys
Fun
Got questions?
Curious about how it works, pricing, or how to book a session?
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Kind words.
Real stories, real impact.
We've used Miss Jacqui's resilience program at Sandgate Kids C&K Kindergarten for several years and have been extremely impressed.
The characters and simple, meaningful messages truly resonate with children and are supported by engaging, age-appropriate activities.
We often hear children using the program's language in everyday interactions and highly recommend Cassie and Friends as a fun and effective way to support young children.
Cassie and Friends teach important life skills to young children in a fun and engaging way through stories, songs and activities. Children build confidence, learn about friendships, explore feelings and develop regulation skills.
Delivered warmly and inclusively, the program aligns with the EYLF and QKLG and has a positive impact across the kindergarten community. Highly recommended for educators supporting children's wellbeing and development.
Through the program my son Lincoln has been so much more open to trying new things.
Recently he has been learning to ride his bike with no training wheels. He is trying really hard and is almost there.
I often hear him say, ‘I can’t do it YET’, but I will soon.
We love Miss Jacqui's program!!! Cassie the Cow is part of our family.
I really love when Brinley uses the word 'YET'. Even to her older sister, you can't tie your shoelaces 'yet'❤️
It's so special to see her understand that learning takes time and gently encourage others to keep trying.
Get in Touch.
Want to bring Cassie and Friends to your classroom or community?
Reach out—we’d love to connect.