Research-based news article for parents and educators to assist them in engaging children in commemorative events. Excellent ways to explore commemoration days with children.
Video to help young children understand commemorations
ABC Playschool has a very good Anzac Day skit for young children with Auslan interpretation that you can access here.
Learning the Ode
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
You can also use this simplified Auslan version.
Making a wreath for your house or gate
We remember those who have given their lives, or their physical or mental health to serve their country.
Photo supplied by Sue & Greg Mottley (former Army personnel)
Other activities
To see the video and get more ideas, visit https://www.facebook.com/smallhandsearlylearning/posts/487918499522432?notif_id=1648886162371801¬if_t=page_photo_tag&ref=notif
Other books
We love ‘What Will I See On Anzac Day?‘ by Emily Elizabeth. It has beautiful illustrations and is written by a highly experienced early childhood education and inclusive education consultant.
Other pages
Explore:
- ‘Waiting for Daddy’ Auslan Keyword Sign lessons for the eBook
- educator’s and family worker resources
- parent’s resources
- planned eBooks with targeted ages (still being created and trialled)
- new eBooks (take a sneaky peek inside)
- a makeover of our older eBooks (take a sneaky peek)
- children’s resources
- academic and policymaker resources
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