Australia Day

Poppy poem from www.CanTeach.ca

Looking for a cultural story for a class presentation or assembly? Want to have an accompanying art display? Everything you need is here! #dreamtime #Australia #Aboriginal

There is so much about Australia that I love, however, I have always been interested in the beautiful art of our indigenous Australians . With this in mind I thought it might be fun for Possum and I to make our own version of the traditional musical instruments called clapping sticks. Suggested Age: 2 years + You will …

Have the children draw a step by step koala then use real bark and leaves on the tree.

Painting Aussie Wattle (with pom poms). Fun kids activity for Australia Day, or just to learn about our native Australian flora

Educational Kids Activities for Australia Day | Learn all about Australia the Montessori way via Racheous - Lovable Learning

We began looking at Aboriginal art online....I just searched for Aboriginal dot art and found many images. I then found a template for a kangaroo (the fish is freehand) and printed that out onto cardstock. The kids painted this brown. We then used the eraser end of a pencil to add dots to our paintings. In the artwork we looked at the complete "canvas" was filled in with patterns of dots, but this is about how many dots the kids had patience for. Our finished projects. I think they came out…

We began looking at Aboriginal art online....I just searched for Aboriginal dot art and found many images. I then found a template for a kangaroo (the fish is freehand) and printed that out onto cardstock. The kids painted this brown. We then used the eraser end of a pencil to add dots to our paintings. In the artwork we looked at the complete "canvas" was filled in with patterns of dots, but this is about how many dots the kids had patience for. Our finished projects. I think they came out…

Australia Day is my national day of celebration and it takes place on 26th January of every year. It is on this day that many ‘Aussies’ get together with friends and family, usually over a friendly BBQ or casual game of backyard cricket, to reflect on what they love about our country and show their pride by displaying …

Ideas to make Australia Crafts for Kids and to get inspired by Australia Day crafts and general Australia-themed crafts for kids of all ages!

Canada Day is fast approaching (July 1), but I’m more intrigued by this great craft from Australia (Australia Day is January 26). Many thanks to Phillipa at House of Baby Piranha (!) for this…

Last year my twins had the pleasure of attending a Galileo camp. There are over 40 Galileo camps in the Bay Area of California for kids in Pre-K through 8th grade. What makes Galileo camps so unique is the fact that they nurture young innovators through art, science and outdoor activities. Kids are encouraged to take chances as they delve into a theme and really become experts on a subject. Last summer my daughters attended an amusement park themed Galileo camp and we were inspired to make…

~~~ Happy Australia Day ~~~ This week we've been using our Australia Day Unit , which briefly covers the history of Australia Day. We h...

paper plate turtle @ mom, an idea for a Bristol day? Take her outside and let her paint away :)

Looking for fun ways to teach kids about Australian culture? Try this easy stick dot map of Australia craft idea for kids to teach about Aboriginal art.

The Sydney Opera House Another great Australia Day art and craft idea! The children painted the night sky and fashioned stars using PVA glue. Collages are a great way for children to explore textures