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.