30 Wandana Early Learning Program: Dadiri-mindfulness exercise

Classroom Activity: Practice “Dadirri” together by lying down and listening to the video again. You could also watch the “Dadirri” video by Miriam Rose.   Teachers Notes: The 2021 Australian Senior of the Year was an Aboriginal lady called Miriam Rose.Miriam was...

29 Dreaming story – The Rainbow serpent

Classroom Activity: Draw and colour in your own Centre Rainbow Serpent onto paper or canvas to be displayed. Take turns drawing a Rainbow Serpent with a stick in your Centre sandpit. Use chalk to draw and colour in your Rainbow Serpent on an outside area inside your...

28 Wandana Early Learning Program: Torres Strait Islander Flag

Classroom Activity: Create a sand sensory tray using the four (4) colours of the Torres Strait Islander flag (blue, green, white and black). Paint rocks in the four (4) colours. Colour pasta in four (4) colours. OR Pick the letter your name starts with and draw that...

27 Wandana Early Learning Program: Totems

Classroom Activity: Paint and/or draw your own favourite totem onto paper, bark or canvas. Totem can be a natural object, plant or animal.   Teachers Notes: A totem is a natural object, plant or animal that is inherited by Aboriginal members of a Clan or family...

26 Artefacts – Coolomon

Classroom Activity: Look at different Coolomons on the Wandana chart and cards. Create an imaginary Coolomon and role play various uses including collecting water and food, preparing ochre for Ceremony, and making a bed for a baby to sleep in by wrapping up a doll in...