Classroom Activity:
Make a sound from a recycled material. Make a birds nest using recycled materials including twigs, straw, etc.
Teachers Notes:
The emu caller is a small 30cm section from a Yidaki (Didgeridoo) or hollow branch which would be used for hunting. The sound created by hitting with an open hand would create the emu sound used to entice the animals into open space. This would provide the opportunity to collect one or two eggs.
Links to the Early Years Learning Framework
Learning Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world |
Outcome 2.2 Children respond to diversity with respect |
Learning Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners |
Outcome 4.1 Children develop dispositions for learning such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity |
Learning Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators |
Outcome 5.2 Children engage with a range of texts and gain meaning from these texts |
Learning Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators |
Outcome 5.3 Children express ideas and make meaning using a range of media |
Links to the National Quality Standards
Element 1.1.1 |
Approved learning framework |
Curriculum decision- making contributes to each child’s learning and development outcomes in relation to their identity, connection with community, wellbeing, confidence as learners and effectiveness as communicators. |
Element 1.2.1 |
Intentional teaching |
Educators are deliberate, purposeful, and thoughtful in their decisions and actions. |
Element 1.3.2 |
Critical reflection |
Critical reflection on children’s learning and development, both as individuals and in groups, drives program planning and implementation. |