Torres Strait Islander Culture / Exploring Coconuts
Exploring Coconuts
An educator opens a coconut while children observe, taste the water and scrape the flesh, learning how coconuts are used in Torres Strait Islander cooking.
How to run it
- Share information about coconuts in Torres Strait Islander life using a resource from a Torres Strait Islander organisation.
- An educator safely opens the coconut using appropriate tools while children watch from a distance.
- Children pour and taste the coconut water.
- Children take turns scraping flesh with blunt spoons for use in cooking.
You will need
- fresh coconuts
- tools for educator use only
- blunt spoons
- bowls
- cups
Make it easier or harderYounger children can observe and taste; older children can help measure coconut for a recipe.
SafetyEducators open coconuts away from children; check for coconut allergies and follow food hygiene practices.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 4Learning about the role of coconuts in Torres Strait Islander life builds cultural respect and curiosity.
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