NAIDOC Week Activities
Looking for simple ways to incorporate NAIDOC Week into your play and learning? Explore these easy sensory play, craft, potion play and book-inspired activities designed to make meaningful learning through play feel effortless.
Easy NAIDOC Inspired Play Invitations
Sand Symbols
Using some sand, create sand drawing and symbols. Great for pre writing skills.
Nature Walk
Head outside and look for some nature treasure. You can even use what you find in a craft or sensory play back at home.
Spice Painting
Using spices and water. We used cumin, paprika and tumeric.
NAIDOC Play Essentials
Symbols play an important role in Indigenous culture. They are often used in art, to tell stories and to share knowledge of the land and the beliefs of the Aboriginal people.
These cards have been created by a number of children from all over Australia with an Indigenous background. We would like to acknowledge our young artists and give thanks to them and their families for supporting this project and sharing their culture.
Looking for a meaningful way to explore Australian Aboriginal perspectives through play?
Our Always Was Mixed Base features the colours of the Aboriginal flag and is designed to inspire hands-on sensory play, storytelling and small world adventures. Simply add loose parts, Australian animal figurines or natural materials to create engaging play invitations that encourage curiosity, creativity and learning.
Perfect for sensory trays, small world play, NAIDOC Week activities and Australian-themed learning experiences.
This sensory base has beautiful muted tones that resemble the Australian eucalypt forest floor. Perfect for small world or construction play trays.
Every morning Uncle Tobias goes fishing. Sometimes he is joined by two little boys. Together they spend the day moving from one place to another - from the beach, to the bridge and the mangroves on the outskirts of the city - and back to the edge of the city. Along the way they meet other friends of Uncle Tobias - Auntie Ruby and Old Isaac - and listen to stories about Uncle Tobias' ancestors and other times.
You and Me: Our place is about difference - old and new cultures that exist side by side - but more importantly it is about sameness. By Leonie Norrington, Dee Huxley (Illustrator)
Books To Explore Together
Somebody’s Land
You and Me: Our Place
Miimi Marraal Mother Earth
Community Inspiration Gallery
Easy NAIDOC Inspired Craft Acticities
Boomerang Decorating
Cut out of cardboard and using some paint you can have a easy craft activity to keep the kids busy.
Woodcraft Shapes
Decorating using qtips and paint is a easy after school activity.
Books and Craft
Using book for inspiration for you craft is a great way to expand on the story.
Sensory Play
Sensory play supports fine motor skills, emotional regulation, language development and imaginative exploration through tactile, open-ended play.
Potion Play
Calming hands-on play filled with fizzing, pouring & discovery.
Looking for simple NAIDOC Week activities for kids? Explore 10 hands-on sensory play, craft, potion play and book-inspired activities designed to encourage creativity, curiosity and meaningful learning through play. Perfect for families, educators and early learning environments.