Harmony Day / Everyone Belongs Mural
Everyone Belongs Mural
Children add pictures, words and symbols about themselves and their backgrounds to a shared mural celebrating everyone in the group.
How to run it
- Roll out a long sheet of butcher's paper and add the title 'Everyone Belongs'.
- Invite children to share something about their family, language or interests.
- Have each child paint or draw their contribution on the mural.
- Display the mural and talk about what makes the group special.
You will need
- butcher's paper
- paint
- paintbrushes
- markers
- smocks
Make it easier or harderYounger children can add handprints and a drawing; older children can write greetings in home languages.
SafetyLet children choose how much they share about their background.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1, Outcome 2Children celebrate their own identity and value the diversity of their community.
Fits these theme days
Harmony DayCulture Celebration DayFriendship DayChildren's WeekArt Attack DayAll About Australia Day
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