Student Examples
As promised, here are some actual student projects in progress. Also one last tip, after you get to the top tie the end around a weft loop i...
Teaching Ideas and free resources on the R.I.C. blog
This week's Freebie Friday giveaway is a page of Indigenous games! These games provide a fun variation on more commonly-known western games like chasey, hide-and-seek, tunnel ball etc. As well as being an enjoyable and effective way to burn energy, this hands-on approach is a great way to teach students about this part of Indigenous culture.
A teacher from my school did this activity with her year 3s, to acknowledge National Sorry Day. Students were shown aboriginal symbols and then asked to draw them on their hands. This activity resulted in students learning about aboriginal culture. Well done Hannah! #NationalSorryDay #Aboriginalhistoryandculture #bestteacher
How to Bring Indigenous Culture into Your Art Lessons – Ninja Notes
If you teach in Canada, elements of Indigenous culture should be included in your classroom. Here are some ways we do it.
Dreamtime Stories - Girawu The Goanna
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Books Archive - Page 2 of 42 - Reading Australia
Open this book and travel your way all through the year and treasure each day. From this beloved/illustrator team comes a timeless account of a year in the life of an Australian family. Told through the eyes of a child and featuring each month of the year, here is a book to give, to share […]
Chameleons and Snakes of Wool • Recyclart
Simply make a template and cover it with wool !
Why I Love Australia : Bronwyn Bancroft : 9781921541780
Australia is a continent of many and varied landscapes. Each of them is dramatic and all inspire awe and reverence. In this glorious book, Aboriginal artist Bronwyn Bancroft explores both the country and her feelings for it.
NAIDOC Week Activities
Everything you need to celebrate NAIDOC Week in your classroom and explore Australian Aboriginal culture. Activities, craft, wall displays, dot painting outlines, vocabulary and much more.
Tiddalik the Frog Activity
Australian Animal Story: Tiddalick the Frog Coloring Page ActivityThis is a free 'add-on' pack to go with our Australian Animal Masks. Tiddalik the Frog is an Indigenous Australian Dreamtime story that features a range of Australian animals. It's perfectly suited for drama, music and dance throug...
Multicultural and Indigenous Learning Resources, Cultural Diversity, Child Care Learning Resources, Early Learning Tools
Art Lesson: Cup Weaving
Students will learn how to create a radial cup weaving using a paper cup and yarn! This package comes with teacher instructions, visuals, AND an instructional video!Project Materials:9oz Paper CupScissorsYarn (whichever colors you'd like)Cup Template (included)Sharpie MarkerIf you have any questions...
The Rainbow Serpent - Aboriginal Dreamtime stories Grade 3 Art lesson
Indigenous Children's Books
Shapes of Australia by Bronwyn Bancroft.