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Threatened Species Day / Bilby Ears Headbands

Bilby Ears Headbands

Children make bilby ear headbands and learn about this threatened Australian marsupial and why it needs protecting.

How to run it

  1. Share a few facts and pictures about bilbies and their habitat.
  2. Children cut long ear shapes from grey card and add pink inner ears.
  3. Staple or glue the ears onto a card headband sized to each child.
  4. Wear the headbands for a bilby-themed game or story.

You will need

  • grey and pink card
  • scissors
  • glue sticks
  • stapler
Make it easier or harderPre-cut ears for younger children; older children can add a fact strip to their headband.
SafetyEducators handle the stapler.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2Learning about a threatened local animal builds care for the environment and wildlife.

Fits these theme days

Threatened Species DayEasterAussie Outback DayAnimal Theme

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