Celebrate our traditional custodians and learn their way of life. Listen to Cheeky Monkey play the didgeridoo and dance in a corroboree. Fill the coolamons with delicious honey ants, flowers and colourful berries.
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Using clap sticks or clave, make fun rhythms that the children to repeat.
Rhythm Suggestions:
Ask the children to share their rhythms!
There are so many wonderful indigenous artworks on assorted fabrics. When you find one you like, take the time to understand the story of the pictures. Copy the drawings onto cards to show the children what they are looking for. It's a wonderful way to use our imagination, while hunting for pictures hiding in the artwork. Don't forget to stop and eat what you find! I like to find 10 honey ants, 3 goannas, 6 berries, 2 snakes and some leafy greens! It's important to discuss that you can't eat everything in the bush, as not all food is edible.
MUSIC - Follow the Animals by Cheeky Monkey Club
Dance along with the Australian animals, on your way to Uluru. The Emu runs, the Kangaroo jumps, Koalas climb the tree, the Crocodile snaps, the Platypus swims and the Kookaburra laughs at me. Enjoy our Dance-a-long Video as you sing and dance with the animals.
Have fun moving like an animal at a corroboree. What is the animal doing ?