Maybe Australia Day is just around the corner, or you are getting ready to celebrate NAIDOC week. Either way these Australia activities for kids are a fun and easy way for kids to explore the land down under. Here are 28 different crafts and fun activities to go with your Australia themed lesson plans.
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Australia Activities for Kids
1. Handprint Dot Art
I’m going to start off this list of Australia activities for kids with this gorgeous handprint dot art. This makes a wonderful keepsake for parents or grandparents to enjoy this Australia day.
2. Australian Wattle Craft
Australia has some wonderful native flora, which is one thing that makes Australia one of the great places to live or visit. This golden wattle craft is easy to make, even toddlers and preschoolers can enjoy this play idea.
Photo: Danya Banya
3. Australian Animals Free Activity Pack
There’s no better way to teach kids than through play. These free Australian animals printable maths puzzles are perfect for preschoolers and kindergartners.
4. Sydney Harbour Bridge Craft
Use a paper plate and paper cups to make a miniature version of the Sydney harbour bridge. Perhaps make a fireworks painting to go behind the craft and really enjoy an Australia Day view.
Photo: Danya Banya
5. Australia Sensory Bin
Explore the red sand of the outback in this Australian themed sensory activity. Grab some iconic australian animals and native plants to make this wonderful sensory bin.
6. Bottlebrush Flower Art
When exploring Australian activities for kids, it’s not all about the animals. Australia also has some interesting plants that kids will love to paint. This bottlebrush art is a beautiful flower that the kids will love to paint.
Photo: Danya Banya
7. Q-Tip Dot Paintings
Use q-tips or sticks to make some aboriginal dot art. There are 3 free templates for you to download and use with your toddlers and preschoolers.
8. Aussie Scented Sensory Rice
This sensory bin is scented with eucalyptus oil, giving it a wonderful dimension to the activity that the kids will love.
Photo: Laughing Kids Learn
9. Rainbow Sand Writing Tray
Practice fine motor skills and letter formation along with all of your other Australia activities for kids. Learn how to make a rainbow sand writing tray.
10. Free Printable Koala Mask
Fill your classroom with Australian native animals with these free koala masks. These are fun to make and put in your dress up box.
Photo: Mother Natured
11. Playdough Echidna
Making a playdough echidna is so much fun and a great way to practice fine motor skills. The spines can be made with toothpicks, twigs or even pipe cleaners. Use whatever you already have on hand.
12. Kangaroo Puppet Play Set
This kangaroo puppet play set is great for children of all ages. Since it’s an open ended activity the play ideas are really limited by your kids imaginations. Let the puppets bounce around kangaroo island, the outback, or wherever you want to explore.
Photo: Mother Natured
13. Paper Plate Turtle Craft
Create these lovely turtles using regular paper plates. Turtles always remind me of the amazing animals you can find swimming around the great barrier reef. This simple craft is the perfect opportunity to also talk to your kids about the pollution in the ocean and how it affects the wildlife.
14. Light Up Reef Craft
Any kid is going to love playing with this Australia play ideas. Make a coral reef that will light up and glow when the sun goes down.
Photo: The Craft Train
15. Paper Bag Platypus Craft
Turn a regular paper bag into this cute platypus craft. I love how cute these little animals are. It made me turn into a big kid, because I just wanted to play with it myself.
Photo: Cook Clean Craft
16. Newspaper Koala Craft
Koalas are amazing animals, and one that kids will recognise no matter where they come from. This koala is made from newspaper, which gives it a fun and interesting twist.
Photo: i Heart Crafty Things
17. Aboriginal Clapping Sticks
If you want to explore Australia or even just another world culture, then try making these Aboriginal clapping sticks with your class. Exploring different cultures is a fun activity that even toddlers and preschoolers can get involved in.
18. Australian Flag Craft
Make this Australian flag craft with your preschoolers. This is an easy craft to do and is suitable to do with even large classes.
Photo: Danya Banya
19. Make a Journey Stick
Australia themed activities for kids that don’t involve the animals can be hard to find. That’s one more reason why I love this journey stick play idea. What is a journey stick? It’s a stick that tells the story of a journey. Go on a journey/adventure with your little ones and see what you find. Flowers, leaves etc. Then attach them to your stick. When you get home, each of the items you collected will remind you of a particular part of the journey.
Photo: Science Sparks
20. Paper Plate Sydney Opera House
Learn how to turn paper plates into this iconic Sydney Opera House craft. This is a great way to talk to kids about buildings and how they are created.
Photo: Danya Banya
21. Wombat Stew
Add a splash of water to some native flora to create a wombat stew sensory bin. This is another wonderful example of how many fun things you can create with things in your own backyard.
Photo: Laughing Kids Learn
22. How to Make an Indoor Boomerang
Help your kids to learn new skills by making a working, indoor boomerang. This is a fantastic STEM activity for older kids to play with.
Photo: What Do We Do All Day
23. Aboriginal Dot Painting
Toddlers and preschoolers will have a great time making these beautiful dot paintings. This is such a fun way to reuse some cardboard from your recycling.
Photo: Creative Family Fun
24. Kookaburra Finger Puppet
Create this kookaburra finger puppet to have fun with some Australia play ideas. These are great for circle time or to put on a puppet show.
Photo: Red Ted Art
25. Pipe Cleaner Coral Reef
Make a small version of the great barrier reef using pipe cleaners. This is a fantastic fine motor activity for younger children. All it needs are a few small fish to hide amongst all of those wonderful colours.
Photo: Powerful Mothering
26. Aboriginal Story Stones
These Aboriginal story stones are one of the best ways to introduce your class to Aboriginal culture. Enjoy some hands-on educational activities this NAIDOC week.
Photo: Simple Living Creative Learning
27. Koala Handprint Craft
Help your young artists to make some cuddly koalas with this fun craft idea. Turn the kids handprints into these koalas sitting in a tree. These will look beautiful as a card, or hanging up on the classroom wall.
Photo: Simple Everyday Mom
28. Free Kangaroo Mask Printable
If you’re looking for great ideas to get the kids moving, then you’ll love these free printable kangaroo masks. With these, you’ll have a whole lot of kids jumping around in no time, which will be a huge help in utilising their energy levels.
Photo: Mother Natured
29. Aboriginal Flag Handprint Art
Turn your childs handprint into the Aboriginal flag. This is a simple activity that you can use for NAIDOC week or to teach your kids about different cultures.
30. Free Printable Australian Flag Coloring Page
Grab your copy of this australian flag coloring page. This free download is perfect for teaching kids about the land down under.
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