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NAICD Children’s Activity KitS N A I C CDear friendsFor National Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day 2007 SNAICC is providing thisChildren’s Activity Kit. The aim of the kit is to assist services by providing materials forthem to involve their children in positive enriching activities.This year’s theme is: Raise Children Strong in Culture - Pathways to Healing andRevival. SNAICC encourages everyone with some role in raising Aboriginal and TorresStrait Islander children to raise them strong in their Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanderculture. Communities and families that raise their children strong in culture create manypathways to healing and revival.We encourage all services, carers, schools and groups to use these activities in theirwork with children. Note that some activities may not be suitable for all children.You should select and use activities that are most suitable to the children that youare working with. Be mindful of what is happening in the child’s life when choosingactivities.Happy National Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day.Carmen IsherwoodNAICD Project Officer1

NAICD Children’s Activity KitS N A I C CABORIGINAL HAND PRINTThe Aboriginal flag is very important to Aboriginal people all over Australia. It has been flown since the 1960s. Whenlooking at the Aboriginal flag, there are three colours.The top half is black and represents Aboriginal people from all over Australia.The bottom half is red and represents the land “Our Mother Earth”.The yellow circle in the middle of both colours represents the sun “The Renewer of Life”.WHAT YOU NEED: A4 paperRed paint, yellow paint, black paintThick paint brushesPaint containersPaint the child’s hand using thick paint brushes.The top half of the hand is black and the bottom halfincluding the thumb is red.Place child’s hand on the A4 paper and press down.Place a yellow dot in the middle of the hand.Lift up and the hand print will be on the paper.Children can also dot paint around the hand to be morecreative.2 Sue Nowland 2006 These activity sheets and activity images are copyright materials provided by Sue Nowland to SNAICC for NAICD 2006. SNAICChas published these activities with permission for use by children’s services. SNAICC encourages services to re-produce and use these activity sheetswithin their own service however they cannot be reproduced for general distribution and terms of the copyright prohibit the sale of these activity sheets.

NAICD Children’s Activity KitS N A I C CABORIGINAL HAND PRINT ON A PAPER PLATEThe Aboriginal flag is very important to Aboriginal people all over Australia. It has been flown since the 1960s. When looking at the Aboriginal flag, there are three colours.The top half is black and represents Aboriginal people from all over Australia.The bottom half is red and represents the land “Our Mother Earth”.The yellow circle in the middle of both colours represents the sun “The Renewer of Life”WHAT YOU NEED: Red paint, yellow paint, black paintThick paint brushesPaint containers Paper plate, stapler or tape Crepe paper (red, black and yellow) cut into stripsPaint the child’s hand using thick paint brushes.The top half of the hand is black and the bottom halfincluding the thumb is red.Press the hand down in the middle of the paper plate.When lifted, place a yellow dot of paint in the middle.Paint around the edges with the thick paint brush makingstrokes.Cut crepe paper of red, black and yellow into strips, 2cmwide and 30cm long and staple to the bottom of the plate.3 Sue Nowland 2006 These activity sheets and activity images are copyright materials provided by Sue Nowland to SNAICC for NAICD 2006. SNAICChas published these activities with permission for use by children’s services. SNAICC encourages services to re-produce and use these activity sheetswithin their own service however they cannot be reproduced for general distribution and terms of the copyright prohibit the sale of these activity sheets.

NAICD Children’s Activity KitS N A I C CNATURE BRACELETAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women spend many hours gathering natural materials such as seeds, nuts, shells andflowers from the bush to make traditional jewellery.WHAT YOU NEED: Masking TapeSmall seedsSmall fern leavesSmall flower leavesSmall flowers Pot pourriBeansSmall shellsFlat containers to putthe resources inCut up the leaves and flowers into small pieces.Mix them all around with the other natural materials.With the masking tape, measure around the child’s wristand cut a piece making it a little larger to fit over hand. Thetape needs to be sticky side up.Children can now decorate their tape with the naturalmaterials.When complete the children will have a lovely naturalbracelet.Encourage children to pick up small pieces at a time andplace on sticky side of tape.This can also be done for a necklace.4 Sue Nowland 2006 These activity sheets and activity images are copyright materials provided by Sue Nowland to SNAICC for NAICD 2006. SNAICChas published these activities with permission for use by children’s services. SNAICC encourages services to re-produce and use these activity sheetswithin their own service however they cannot be reproduced for general distribution and terms of the copyright prohibit the sale of these activity sheets.

NAICD Children’s Activity KitS N A I C CSHAKERUsing red, black and yellow paint represents the colours of the Aboriginal Flag.Black represents Aboriginal people from all over Australia.Red represents the land “Our Mother Earth”.Yellow represents the sun “The Renewer of Life”WHAT YOU NEED: Lunch wrap roll Red paint, yellow paint,black paint Thick paint brushes,paint containers Stapler or glue Crepe paper (red, blackand yellow) which needsto be cut into strips30cm long and 2 cmwideWool or stringUsing a thick paint brush,, paint the lunch wrap roll yellowand let dry.Stand the lunch wrap up to allow it to dry.While waiting, cut the crepe paper into strips.When dried, use a thick brush and splatter or dab paintover the lunch wrap tube.When dry, staple the crepe paper strips to one end of thetube.Children can decorate it with stripes, dots or otherdesigns.When finished, punch two holes at the top of the tube andthread it with string or wool. Tie the yarn together and helpyour child hang it on a tree or pole outside.5 Sue Nowland 2006 These activity sheets and activity images are copyright materials provided by Sue Nowland to SNAICC for NAICD 2006. SNAICChas published these activities with permission for use by children’s services. SNAICC encourages services to re-produce and use these activity sheetswithin their own service however they cannot be reproduced for general distribution and terms of the copyright prohibit the sale of these activity sheets.

NAICD Children’s Activity KitS N A I C CABORIGINAL FLAG USING CREPE PAPERUsing red, black and yellow paint represents the colours of the Aboriginal Flag.Black represents Aboriginal people from all over Australia.Red represents the land “Our Mother Earth”.Yellow represents the sun “The Renewer of Life”.WHAT YOU NEED: Template of Aboriginal flag (supplied)Crepe paper of red, black and yellowCraft glue and scissorsPaint Brush for the gluePlace small amount of glue onto the template. This can bedone using a brush to make it easier.With the scrunched up crepe paper, place it on thetemplate in the right areas of the flag. Continue doing thisuntil it is fully covered.6Cut the red, black and yellow crepe paper into 3-5cmsquares.Place the squares into flat containers.This is the final product.Alternatively, children can cut the flag out and stick it to asmall branch or attach to a length of string with tape andput them across the room. Sue Nowland 2006 These activity sheets and activity images are copyright materials provided by Sue Nowland to SNAICC for NAICD 2006. SNAICChas published these activities with permission for use by children’s services. SNAICC encourages services to re-produce and use these activity sheetswithin their own service however they cannot be reproduced for general distribution and terms of the copyright prohibit the sale of these activity sheets.

NAICD Children’s Activity KitS N A I C CABORIGINAL FLAGThe top half is black, representing the Aboriginal people of Australia.The bottom half is red, representing the land we live on.The circle is yellow, representing the sun, the re newer of life.This song was composed by Allirah GoldingRed, black and yellowIs the colour of our flagRed, black and yellowMakes us really, really, gladWe wave our flag so proudlySo that everyone can seeRed, black and yellowIs the flag for meBLACKYELLOWRED7Copyright of the Aboriginal flag is held by Harold Thomas. This activity is designed by Sue Nowland for SNAICC for NAICD 2006. SNAICC has publishedthese activities with permission for the use by children’s services. SNAICC encourages services to re-produce and use these activity sheets within theirown service however they cannot be reproduced for general distribution and terms of the copyright prohibit the sale of these activities.

NAICD Children’s Activity KitS N A I C CTORRES STRAIT ISLANDER FLAGThe Torres Strait Islander Flag represents unity and identity of all Torres Strait Islanders. The design was created by thelate Bernard Namok of Thursday Island.The colours of the flag are: green horizontal stripes at the top and bottom of flag – representing the land, two blackhorizontal stripes – representing the people, blue horizontal stripe in the centre – this represents the sea, a white dhari(headdress) positioned in the centre of the flag – this represents the people and finally a five pointed star situatedunderneath the headdress – the star represents the five island t of the Torres Strait Islander Flag is held by the Torres Strait Islanders Coordinating Council. SNAICC has published these activities for the use bychildren’s services. SNAICC encourages services to re-produce and use these activity sheets within their own service however they cannot be reproducedfor general distribution and terms of the copyright prohibit the sale of these activity sheets.

NAICD Children’s Activity KitS N A I C CDIDGERIDOOThe Didgeridoo is usually made when a branch of a tree has been naturally hollowed out by nesting termites. TheDidgeridoo is traditionally played in ceremonies and is a male’s playing instrument only.WHAT YOU NEED: Lunch wrap rolls orPlastic tubingPaintsCotton buds or thin sticksPaint brushesEgg carton to put the paint inDecorate the roll, using strips, or dots as shown in thepicture.9Paint the lunch wrap roll or plastic tube brown and let dry.You can then paint the ends or the middle a differentcolour and let dry.When completed, play some Aboriginal music and boyscan blow into the Didgeridoo and the girls can partake byusing tapping sticks. Sue Nowland 2006 These activity sheets and activity images are copyright materials provided by Sue Nowland to SNAICC for NAICD 2006. SNAICChas published these activities with permission for use by children’s services. SNAICC encourages services to re-produce and use these activity sheetswithin their own service however they cannot be reproduced for general distribution and terms of the copyright prohibit the sale of these activity sheets.