New Aboriginal Teaching Resources for Cross-Curricular Activities. Designed to assist children to interpret and better understand Aboriginal art and culture. Includes: Three laminated copies of original artwork. Two A4 photos for use in activities. Five blackline masters to photocopy for classroom use. Booklet containing cultural information, the story of the artwork and how to interpret it, Aboriginal language words and pronunciations and a range of teaching suggestions and activities.

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Each laminated card shows several Aboriginal or Australiana pictures associated with the letter. Twenty-six cards each measuring 15cm x 10cm are stored in a fabric pouch with indigenous designs.

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These 28 laminated cards are examples of a small section of Aboriginal symbols used in all forms of art. The aim of the cards is to educate children about the rich beauty of indigenous culture. The cards measure 15cm x 10cm and are stored in a handy pouch with traditional design. Quick View

An engaging contemporary story that traces a day in the life of a small boy in a typical Aboriginal community in the N.T. It follows the adventures of Tom Tom as he goes to preschool and how he spends his day. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Quick View

An engaging contemporary story that traces a day in the life of a small boy in a typical Aboriginal community in the N.T. It follows the adventures of Tom Tom as he goes to preschool and how he spends his day. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors. Carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page - provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available.

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When Elaine Russell was five, her dad built the family a shack just outside the Aboriginal mission at La Perouse in Sydney. Elaine illustrates what life was like for an indigenous kid on the urban fringes. Designed to be both entertaining and educational at the time when language skills and expanding vocabulary form an important part in a child's development. Classic Australian picture books by well known authors, carefully selected for their use of language and humour. Sound signals appropriate to the story, to indicate when to turn the page. Australian voices provide excellent role models for expression in language and the function of punctuation. Illustrated covers, so even non-readers can identify the story. Imaginatively illustrated. Suitable for children approx ages 3 to 8. Extra books also available. Quick View

Following the huge popularity of Dreamtime Kullilla Kit 1, we now have the brand new kit available which includes a CD with 5 dreaming stories narrated by Michael Connelly. The Southern Cross-Yaraan-do, the Place of the White Gum, Koorbor the Koala, Goo-goor-gaga the Kookaburra, Brolga the Beautiful Dancing Bird and Bohra the Kangaroo. Five copies of original artwork, five blackline masters, lots of information, teaching activities and suggestions.

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An excellent didgeridoo music CD by Michael Connelly (Munda-gutta Kulliwari). Tracks: 1) Munda-Gutta. 2) Brolga. 3) Emu. 4) Walkabout. 5) Kangaroo. 6) Spirits

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Each page features number and rhyme, with pictures of images relevant to Aboriginal and TSI life. Ten pages 21cm x 29.5cm.

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Detailed A to Z book, each letter featuring comprehensive information on Aboriginal life. 24 pages 210 x 295mm. Suggested ages 5 to 15.

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A comprehensive guide to making your centre culturally aware. For all teachers, early childhood carers and educators, this detailed resource shows room by room how to make your service more culturally safe for Indigenous Australians. 26 pages. Quick View

Boomerangs: Bright and colourful, simple to read information about the boomerang and how it was so important in Aboriginal life. Activities pages (18) included 21cm x 29.5cm. Ages 4-10yrs.

Tools and Weapons: Detailed information on tools and weapons and how they were used. Lots of text and well illustrated. 38 pages 21cm x 29.5cm. Ages 5-15yrs.

Let's Compare: An informative and entertaining book, comparing the way most Australians live today with how Aboriginal and TSI people lived before European settlement. 22 pages 21cm x 29.5cm. Ages 4-10yrs.

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I Can Throw a Boomerang: Great early reader with repetitive sentencing. Wonderful bright pictures. 10 pages. 21cm x 29.5cm. Suggested ages 5 to 8.

I've Seen Painted People Dance: A beautifully illustrated book celebrating indigenous culture based on a lyrical poem about the history of Indigenous Australia. 17 pages 21cm x 29.5cm. Suggested ages 5 to 12.

This is a Bandhaar: Simple first reader featuring Wiradjuri language words "This is a Bandhaar. This is a kangaroo". Pronunciations provided. 12 pages. 21cm x 29.5cm. Suggested ages 4 to 8.

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This impressive kit contains 10 favourite Kurrajong products to help indigenise your childcare centre or junior classroom.

10 Kit Components:

• #50062 1 x Memory Card Game
• #25512 1 x Alphabet Flash Cards
• #65339 1 x Numbers 1-20 Flash Cards
• #80511 1 x Indigenous Culture A4 5 Poster Set
• #25500 1 x How to Indigenise Your Childcare Setting
• #25020 1 x Dreamtime Kullilla Set 1 with 5 Dreaming stories on CD, a full colour book and 5 posters
• #91188 1 x Knobbed Indigenous Shapes Set 8pcs
• #25505 1 x Australian Indigenous Activities Book
• #25514 1 x My Australian Picture Alphabet Book
• #65398 1 x 1 to 10 Counting and Rhyming Book

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This comprehensive indigenous resources kit contains 20 favourite Kurrajong products. Note: image is a guide only.

 

Kit Components:

• #25511 1 x Symbols Card Game
• #50063 1 x Aussie Animal Memory Game
• #50064 1 x Comparison Card Game
• #25500 1 x How to Indigenise Your Childcare Centre Book
• #25505 1 x Australian Indigenous Activities Book
• #25024 1 x Aboriginal Art Symbols Book
• #65398 1 x 1-10 Count & Rhyme Book
• #25028 1 x Let's Compare Book
• #25029 1 x This is a Bandhaar Book
• #25030 1 x First Indigenous Alphabet Book
• #25513 1 x A is for Aborigine Book
• #25031 1 x I've Seen Painted People Dance book
• #80515 1 x Symbols A3 Posters Set of 6
• #80514 1 x Australian Indigenous People A3 Poster
• #45704 1 x Wooden Puzzle - Fish Billabong
• #25946 1 x Talking Book - Walking the Seasons in Kakadu
• #25896 1 x Talking Book - Tom Tom
• #25907 1 x Talking Book - You and Me Murawee
• #25019 1 x Dreamtime Kullilla Dreaming Stories Kit 2
• #91188 1 x Knobbed Indigenous Shapes Set of 8

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A simple and brightly illustrated Alphabet book for 3-8 year olds. Each page is decorated with a number of wonderful Indigenous pictures and Aussie animals relating to the alphabet letter. No sentences, just simple words. 22 pages. Measures 21cm x 29.5cm.

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An informative and entertaining book, comparing the way most Australians live today with how Aboriginal and TSI people lived before European settlement. 22 pages. Measures 21cm x 29.5cm. Suggested ages 4 to 10 years.

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Simple first reader featuring Wiradjuri language words "This is a Bandhaar. This is a kangaroo". Pronunciations provided. Suggested ages 4 to 8. 12 pages. Measures 21cm x 29.5cm.

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An A to Z book with detailed and beautiful illustrations and an informative sentence for each letter on each page. Suggested ages 5 to 8 years. 27 pages. Measures 21cm x 29.5cm.

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A beautifully illustrated book celebrating Indigenous culture based on a lyrical poem about the history of Indigenous Australia. Suggested ages 5 to 12 years. 17 pages. Measures 21cm x 29.5cm.

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Gubbi Gubbi Animal Friends is an Aboriginal language children’s book that teaches the language and culture of the Gubbi Gubbi people. Gubbi Gubbi Animal Friends tells a story of a boy and his father and the Australian native animals. The book contains Gubbi Gubbi language words that are easy to learn alongside picture associations in a storytelling format about the Australian animals. The artwork showcased in Gubbi Gubbi Animal Friends is by local Sunshine Coast artist Bianca Clark.

• Authors: Christine Stuart and Susan Clark
• Illustrator: Bianca Clark
• 10 pages
• Size of the book: 25cm by 17.5cm

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Gubbi Gubbi Bush Tucker Girl is an Aboriginal language children’s book that teaches the language and culture of the Gubbi Gubbi people. Gubbi Gubbi Bush Tucker Girl tells a story of a girl and her mother and the Australian native bush tucker. The book contains Gubbi Gubbi language words that are easy to learn alongside picture associations in a storytelling format about bush tucker. Gubbi Gubbi Bush Tucker Girl includes illustrations by artists Bianca Clark and Gabrielle Cloutier. Both artists joined together their talents to create a modern day illustration of the Gubbi Gubbi people.

• Authors: Christine Stuart and Susan Clark  
• Illustrators: Bianca Clark and Gabrielle Cloutier
• 10 pages
• Size of the book: 25cm by 17.5cm

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This big book is all about the indigenous wildlife that can be found in the waters of Australia, displayed in big, beautiful aboriginal artwork. In the making of this book, Mike’s 16-month-old daughter Annabella, wouldn’t leave him alone. She wanted him to read it to her again and again. Annabella loves the clown fish, the “ark” (shark), the "gong-gong" (dugong) and the naughty fish (anglerfish). Like Annabella, this book will teach other kids to name sea creatures as impressive as dugongs, whales and more! Written, illustrated and printed in Australia. Big Book size: 42cm x 30cm. 16 pages.

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According to Aboriginal belief, all life as it is today - human, animal, bird and fish is part of one vast unchanging network of relationships which can be traced to the great spirit ancestors of the Dreamtime - stories that explain how things came to exist. In this indigenous educational big book, you will meet the lightning brothers, who are the creators of storms, lightning and bushfires. You'll discover the mysterious Mimi spirits, who taught the Aboriginal people how to do rock-paintings. You'll read about Ginga the crocodile man, and how he formed Kakadu. You'll see the rainbow serpent and the fertility mother, learn how the sun was made and more! Written, illustrated and printed in Australia. Big Book size: 42cm x 30cm. 16 pages.

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Beautifully illustrated 44 page hard-cover (26cm x 26cm) book of Australian Aboriginal stories. The author, Naiura, has faithfully recorded stories told to him as a child by his Grandmother. Every story is illustrated by colourful artwork, along with an explanation of symbols commonly used in aboriginal art. Teach children the tales of indigenous Australians and gain an appreciation of their art. The first in a series of three books.

 

• #25041 More Tales of My Grandmother's Dreamtime
• #25042 Even More Tales of My Grandmother's Dreamtime

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