Aboriginal clapsticks
Clapsticks are an Aboriginal musical instrument that are used to provide rhythm.
They are usually two sticks which are struck against one another. They come in a range of sizes and can either be plain or decorated.
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Australian animals one piece puzzles
These puzzles feature Australian animals and can be used all year round in a range of activities. One piece puzzles help very small children to set goals and problem solve. Turning and rotating the piece until it fits in correctly teaches them important spatial lessons.
Rain sticks
A rain stick is a long, hollow tube partially filled with small pebbles or beans. Around the inside there are pins or nails so that when the tube is turned around, the beans fall and make the sound of rain.
What, when, how and why celebrate?
Incorporating relevant, culturally-based experiences and celebrations in children’s programs presents many different learning opportunities… Even the most experienced child care professional can be overwhelmed by the task of including multicultural content into a program. Sometimes we can ask ourselves, ‘what’s the point? am I doing this right? what if I end up offending someone?’ It…
News from the Coordinator
Recently I attended an information session on utilizing interpreter service. If you think that you may need access to interpreters, we will be putting together a short, 1 page ‘Help and Information’ sheet. If your service would like a copy, please advise us and we would be pleased to forward a copy. We’ll also put…
Simply Multicultural
If you’re looking for a good overview article about the importance of introducing children to different cultures from a young age, check out this article over at Simply Multicultural. The author, Lyn Uhlmann, neatly summarises the Australian context and why childcare professionals need to consider diversity when designing programs. A multicultural early childhood learning environment…