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NAIDOC Week / First Nations Children's Games

First Nations Children's Games

Children play games from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures using official sport resources, learning the story behind each game.

How to run it

  1. Find suitable games in official Indigenous games resources from a national sport body or local First Nations organisation.
  2. Share the background of each game with children.
  3. Set up the equipment and explain the rules.
  4. Play the games and reflect on what children learned.

You will need

  • balls
  • hoops
  • cones
  • printed games resources
Make it easier or harderSimplify rules for younger children; older children can lead a game for others.
SafetyCheck the space is clear and play on a safe surface.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 3Children learn about First Nations cultures through active play.

Fits these theme days

NAIDOC WeekReconciliation WeekGames DayAthletics CarnivalTorres Strait Islander CultureAll About Australia Day

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