A perfect addition to NAIDOC week or adding to your indigenous activities in your room. This pack includes 36 Australian Aboriginal Symbol cards in 2 different sizes and can be used for a variety of activities by a variety of year levels.
To make your holiday decorations a little more local and a little less northern hemisphere, use things found in your own backyard.
Painting of the three crosses by Anangu artist Yvonne-Edwards. Dating from September 2012, this article profiles the author/compiler of an upcoming book on Australian Aboriginal Christian art, Christobel Mattingley. The article states, "Together with Bible Society Australia’s Remote and Indigenous Ministry team, Mattingley is working on compiling a book of Aboriginal art with biblical subject matter. Artists are invited to submit works which depict a Bible story which has meaning for them. Altogether, the book will include about 100 images." Mattingley goes on to say that "Pictures speak to everyone. I’m hoping that this book will speak to everyone, and contribute towards the long slow process of reconciliation. I believe that reconciliation can’t be imposed from above. It has to start in the hearts of each individual person. This book may light the spark that leads to a true spirit of reconciliation." There is no indication as to when the book will be published. Mattingley writes on her blog that "it takes time to try to spread the word about the project, so if you know any Aboriginal artists, please tell them about it and ask them to get in touch with me or Louise Sherman at the Bible Society." If you would like more information about the project or to submit an artwork, email [email protected]. To read an article about the recent National Reconciliation Week in Australia written by Christian blogger Josh Dowton, click here.
The end of term 1 of course means Easter and the chocolate eggs and craft that come with it! While Easter is not an Aboriginal celebration, eggs were a big part of customary life and looking at how Aboriginal people used eggs is a great perspective for all age groups.
Teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander understanding of Country and Place. Teaching tips for early year primary teachers or Year 1 Geography aligned to the Australian curriculum.
Australian aboriginal art has been around for many years. Aboriginal rock paintings are a fun way and tell the stories of the Autralian continent
Aboriginal Dot paintings are made up of dots and also pottery designing with the use of dots and simple lines has intrigued art enthusiasts. Being actually originated from Natives of Australia, It has now inspired many Modern Art Paintings and different forms.
The Aboriginal Symbols Playdough Mats are perfect for embedding more Aboriginal activities and Indigenous perspectives and culture in your classroom all year long. Simply Print and laminate to use with play dough or any other fine motor and loose part items. There are 30 different mats included with Aboriginal symbols and Australian animals. You may also like : • NAIDOC Week Aboriginal Australian Activities Bundle Australian Alphabet and Number Posters **I*************************************************************************** Customer Tips: How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: •Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Underneath each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I really appreciate your feedback. ☺ Be the first to know about my new products, freebies and sales: • Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. Connect with me on: Instagram Facebook EMAIL: [email protected] ***************************************************************************
Using timelines in your classroom is a key requirement of the Australian HASS curriculum. Incorporate this Indigenous Australian Reconciliation Timeline into your classroom and you will not only be meeting these history requirements but you will also have a great display in your classroom that can lead to further language-rich activities and investigations, perfect for National Reconciliation Week or NAIDOC week!
Learn about Australian Indigenous Art by viewing galleries of Papunya art, a video of an aboriginal artist, and then try your own dot painting!
Welcome to our blog! This site showcases the processes and products of 7th and 8th grade art students at Becker Middle School.
Australian Aboriginal culture is one of the oldest and most fascinating cultures in the world. It has a rich history and deep spiritual beliefs that are still practiced today. The […]
There is something to be said for art that originated when the mere act of surviving and thriving in the environment was a big challenge. Imagine how
Australia-themed printables gathered here would help you to organize fun and educational activities for kids. Australia Day is just around the corner – it is a perfect time to stock […]
NAIDOC Week is an occasion for all Australians to come together to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people - the oldest continuing cultures on the planet. NAIDOC Week will run nationally from 7-14 July 2019, which falls during the July school
Welcome to our blog! This site showcases the processes and products of 7th and 8th grade art students at Becker Middle School.
I am studying graphic design and was wanting to find something that related to my area of study. I was recently told about an Australian Indigenous Strategy and Design Company based in Sydney named Balarinji Designs Studio that is part of the Jumbana Group. It produces designs for a wide range of mediums and has been involved in commissioning and creating designs for Qantas jumbo jets and other commercial material. They were established in 1983 by John Moriarty and Ros Moriarty, and it says on their website that they deliver 'groundbreaking commercial and non-profit outcomes in relation to Aboriginal Australia'. The jet design was inspired by the dramatic colors of sunset at Uluru and represents one of the many dreamtime stories. I like the bold use of colour and strong line work; as well as how the design blends ancient patterns and symbols with modern technology. It is interesting that both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal artists transferred the design from computer to the airplane's exterior. The studio was also commissioned by The International Cricket Council (ICC) to create the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 logo (shown above). The design combines both Australian and New Zealand cultural motifs so as to reflect the two indigenous countries' cultural identities. I think this is an attractive and dynamic logo which captures the cultural influences of the two countries in a harmonious way and also has a feeling of celebration with the bright colours used.
The story of Australian Aboriginal Art. If you are looking for a great overview of what Aboriginal Art is all about, click to visit us and read this in depth article now.
It’s still a few weeks away but Easter craft is starting to pop up - it wouldn’t be Easter without Easter craft! We have more amazing basket craft activities this year. They are so gorgeous that I couldn’t wait to share! I have included one below and the other is available to Wingaru Kids subscriber
Wander and Wild have created some FREE printables for our community of little explorers to celebrate 'Heal Country' for NAIDOC week in 2021 and inspire and help your little ones to learn about our sacred Indigenous culture and encourage discussions about our traditional Australian landowners. We collaborated with Sheri from Bigi Nagala to create these printables. She is a proud Bidjara woman who tells Indigenous stories through her paint creations. She took our idea and ran with it to create the most beautiful paintings of Indigenous symbols which we’ve turned into FREE printables for you and your family to use and engage with.
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 […]
Australian Aboriginal culture is one of the oldest and most fascinating cultures in the world. It has a rich history and deep spiritual beliefs that are still practiced today. The […]
4th grade 2nd grade 1st grade 1st grade reminds me of a stage with lights Kinder These mixed media paintings were inspired by a piece by Aboriginal artist, Danny Eastwood. You can find it on Flickr here. Uluru is a large sandstone monolithic rock in the middle of the Australian outback. Over 600 million years old, it is a holy place for the Anangu tribe of Aboriginal people who have been there over 10,000 years. Here's a link to the brief video I showed my class from Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOxVc2XVV7s I thought this style of art would lend itself well to my new favorite "canvas", roofing felt. Basic drawings of "The Red Center", as it is nicknamed, were drawn in white chalk. I had the kids draw "copycat" lines for every line drawn to give spaces for our dot work. Oil pastel was used to fill in their larger spaces. These were rinsed in the sink, washing away all chalk. Children were given free reign for their acrylic dot-work designs. *Note: Be sure to use natural roofing felt, NOT synthetic which can contain fiberglass. Here you can see the white chalk design and oil pastel before rinsing with water Felt was blotted dry and dot prints were made with the backs of paint brushes and acrylics
Australia is known for its unique animals, of which many feature in Snugglepot and Cuddlepie’s adventures. CLICK HERE to make an echidna!
