Engage your Pre-K and Kindergarten (Foundation Year) students with this vibrant Aboriginal Art Symbols Play-Doh Mats Pack, perfect for exploring Australian First Nation culture in social studies or early literacy lessons.
 
Designed to align with the Australian Curriculum (ACARA) for HASS and English (Foundation Year) and the US Common Core Standards for Social Studies and English Language Arts (Pre-K and Kindergarten, Culture and Language), this hands-on resource introduces young learners to Aboriginal art symbols through interactive play-doh activities.
 
Ideal for NAIDOC Week or cultural studies, this pack fosters creativity and cultural awareness in an age-appropriate way.
 
What's Included:
 
12 Full-Color Photographs: Real images of Aboriginal art symbols found in nature, sparking curiosity and discussion.
 
12 Play-Doh Mats: Printable templates for students to create symbol designs using play-doh, encouraging hands-on learning.
 
Teacher-Friendly Instructions: Clear guidance to streamline lesson planning and activity setup.
 
Skills and Topics Covered:
 
Cultural Awareness: Explore Aboriginal Australian culture and the significance of art symbols in storytelling.
 
Fine Motor Skills: Develop hand-eye coordination and dexterity through play-doh manipulation.
 
Creativity: Encourage artistic expression by designing symbols on play-doh mats.
 
Early Literacy and Social Studies: Build vocabulary and cultural understanding, aligning with ACARA HASS and English (Foundation Year, Cultural Identity and Language) and US Common Core Social Studies and ELA (Pre-K and Kindergarten, Culture and Language).
 
Topics: Aboriginal art symbols, Australian Indigenous culture, connections to nature.
 
Why Teachers Love This Resource:
 
Curriculum-Aligned: Meets ACARA HASS and English standards for Foundation Year and US Common Core standards for Pre-K and Kindergarten, ensuring seamless lesson integration.
 
Engaging and Age-Appropriate: Captivates young learners with colorful photographs and hands-on play-doh activities.
 
Versatile Use: Ideal for social studies, NAIDOC Week, early literacy centers, or preschool and kindergarten classrooms.
 
Time-Saving: No-prep materials simplify planning for busy educators.
 
What Teachers Say:
 
"This was a great hands on activity that linked with our cultural lessons."
 
"The students really enjoyed using this resource."
 
"Very practical for the children in kindergarten and helps with teaching English vocabulary. I use this also to teach them about other cultures in anglophone countries."
 
"Great for morning and independent/early finishers. The students were engaged and I liked that it was easy, engaging and inclusive."
 
How to Use:
 
Incorporate this pack into your social studies or early literacy lessons to introduce Aboriginal art symbols.
 
Students explore the 12 full-colour photographs to learn about symbols in nature, then use the play-doh mats to create their own designs, fostering creativity and fine motor skills.
 
Perfect for small groups, centres, or whole-class activities during NAIDOC Week or cultural studies units. Pair with other Indigenous resources for a comprehensive unit!
 
Cultural Note: Please consult with your local Aboriginal elder or community representative before using this activity to ensure respectful and appropriate engagement with Indigenous cultural content.
 
Giving Back: 50% of profits from this Indigenous resource are donated to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation to support literacy programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
 
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