Bring First Nations perspectives into the classroom for Reconciliation Week
With National Reconciliation Week fast approaching, it’s time to start planning. ARTS:LIVE has a multitude of resources to help you plan curriculum aligned arts learning lessons to support the week. These practical, easy to use resources cover all art forms and primary years, and will support your class to explore reconciliation, respect and understanding, while developing students’ critical and creative thinking.
Start the term by engaging your students with rich cross-discipline and integrated learning experiences. Experiences that encourage them to look and think broadly and deeply about our world. These ARTS:LIVE lessons will provide opportunities for students to clarify concepts and ideas, consider alternatives and solve problems. They can also help build a classroom culture where students’ thinking and dispositions are valued, enabling them to take risks in their learning in a safe environment.
The resources also provide integrated curricula to quickly and easily source and plan engaging, integrated inquiry units and learning experiences. The lessons encourage student involvement, higher order thinking skills, and scaffold students’ critical and creative thinking.
Get started today with one of these ARTS:LIVE courses:
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7 x 60 minute lessons
Woonyoomboo - The Night Heron
Years 1-8, SecondaryDiscover Woonyoomboo - the Night Heron, an important Creation story from the Nyikina community of the Kimberley region of Western Australia. It follows the journey of their creation ancestor Woonyoomboo, a "mapping man" who created and named their Country and left the walangarri (songline) that teach people about the places and plants, sacred sites, caring for Country and the lore. Created by senior cultural custodians and community members in collaboration with the SharingStories Foundation, this course aims to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of First Nations cultures and histories through a range of Arts, English and Humanities activities. -
6 x 60 Minutes
Artists in our Community 5-6
Years 3-8, SecondaryDiscover the work of multidisciplinary artist Tyrown Waigana and explore how First Nations culture and the Noongar six seasons can inspire visual art-making in your classroom. Through six curriculum-aligned lesson plans, students think like artists as they reflect, experiment with materials and processes, and express their ideas using nature as their guide. You will also find culturally responsive teaching tips and community insights to help you engage meaningfully with First Nations perspectives in your arts program. -
6 x 60 Minutes
Yarning on Wiilmen Boodjar and Traditional Doll Making 3-4
Years 1-6Discover the art of yarning, eco-dyeing and traditional dollmaking with Noongar artists Marcelle Riley and Yolande Yarran-Ward, who share how textiles and storytelling connect people to Country and community. Across six curriculum-aligned lessons, students experiment with natural plant dyes, create their own story dolls and gather in yarning circles to share ideas and listen to one another. Through these experiences, they build empathy, deepen their sense of belonging and develop skills in visual arts and respectful communication. -
9 x 45 minute lessons
Too Many Cheeky Dogs
Years 1-6Take your students through a journey of discovering the world behind the wonderful Australian childrens’ book “Too Many Cheeky Dogs”. Using process drama, step inside the very pages of the book and explore the colourful characters, animals and landscapes of the Australian outback.
