All About Australia Day / Kangaroo and Koala Masks
Kangaroo and Koala Masks
Younger children paint and decorate paper plate masks of kangaroos or koalas, talking about the features of each native animal.
How to run it
- Show pictures of kangaroos and koalas and talk about their ears, noses and colours.
- Pre-cut eye holes in paper plates.
- Children paint the plates and add card ears and noses.
- Once dry, attach elastic or a craft stick handle.
- Hold a short animal parade with hopping and climbing moves.
You will need
- paper plates
- paint
- card
- glue
- elastic or craft sticks
- scissors
Make it easier or harderPre-cut ears for younger children; older children can research and make a less familiar native animal.
SafetyAn educator cuts eye holes; use a stick handle instead of elastic for children who dislike it near their face.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 4Children learn about native animals and express their knowledge creatively.
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