COLORING PAGE:
Print out our Australian Colouring Page to colour
some symbols of this interesting country.
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Australia
Try searching online for more Australia
colouring pages.
Here are some fun titles:
· Any episode of the Koala Brothers
· Finding Nemo – This takes place in the Great Barrier Reef and Sydney.
· Scooby-Doo and the Legend of the Vampire – Scooby and the gang go to the fictional Vampire Rock in Australia and solve the mystery.
Any of the Wiggles shows would work for this theme day as they are Australian but these two titles in particular work:
· The Wiggles: Wiggly Safari – This one features the late Steve Irwin (the Crocodile Hunter) and has lots of music about Australian animals.
· The Wiggles: Wiggly World – Includes special guest singers, many of whom are Australian.
JOKES:
Q: What comes after a cockatoo?
A: Cock-a-three.
Q: How does an echidna play leap-frog?
A: Very carefully.
Q: What did the platypus say when she bought lipstick?
A: Put it on my bill.
Q: Why can’t you play jokes on snakes?
A: Because you can’t pull their legs.
Q: What do you get when you cross a snake and a kangaroo?
A: A jump rope.
Q: What do you call a crocodile that likes to bowl?
A: An alley-gator!
Q: What do stylish kangaroos wear?
A: Jumpsuits.
FUN
TOYS:
Do you have any stuffies that are Australian Animals? Make sure to include them while having this Theme Day.
Do you have any some plastic animal toys. We sorted through our collection and found quite a few Australian Animals.
PRESCHOOL FUN:
Move Like This....
Mimic the movements of various creatures of Australia:
· Slither on the ground like a venomous snake.
· Hop like a kangaroo.
· Waddle like a fairy penguin.
· Run like an emu.
· Be very still and chew like a koala.
FIELD TRIP:
See if there are any animals from Australia at your local zoo.
Print out an Australian Word Search for some extended fun!
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES:
Australia does not have an officially designated national sport, but cricket is widely considered to be the country’s default national sport because of immense popularity. Learn how to play cricket here: How to Play Cricket: 14 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow
Australian Rules Football, commonly known as AFL, is another sport that is deeply woven into the fabric of Australian society. Unlike cricket, which has British origins, AFL is uniquely Australian.
Rugby is another major sport in Australia, with two distinct forms: Rugby League and Rugby Union.
Use this Theme Day as inspiration to take a ball or bat out to your nearest park and play together as a family.
Move Like This....
Mimic the movements of various creatures of Australia:
· Slither on the ground like a venomous snake.
· Hop like a kangaroo.
· Waddle like a fairy penguin.
· Run like an emu.
· Be very still and chew like a koala.
AUDIO VISUAL:
Search through your child’s DVD/ video collection (or visit your local library beforehand) to find your child’s favourite shows to see if you have any that take place in Australia or feature Australian Animals.
Here is a great nonfiction title we found at our library:
What’s Up Down Under: Zoo Life with Jack Hanna, Ingle Productions, 1994 – This is an interesting look at many of the varied Australia animals.
PUZZLES:
Move Like This....
Mimic the movements of various creatures of Australia:
· Slither on the ground like a venomous snake.
· Hop like a kangaroo.
· Waddle like a fairy penguin.
· Run like an emu.
· Be very still and chew like a koala.