How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The AIATSIS Map of Indigenous Australia serves as a valuable resource for children to explore and inquire about the diverse cultures and languages of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. By engaging with the map, children can initiate discussions, ask questions, and participate in collaborative learning experiences that deepen their understanding of Indigenous perspectives and histories.
Building language, imagination, and social skills
Utilising the map encourages children to articulate their thoughts and ideas about the various Indigenous groups represented. As they share their discoveries and engage in storytelling, children enhance their vocabulary and communication skills while fostering social interactions with peers, promoting a sense of community and shared learning.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world.
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators.
Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas
Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Create a dedicated Indigenous perspectives corner in the classroom featuring the map alongside books and resources about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Incorporate the map into geography lessons, allowing children to identify and discuss different regions and their significance.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Organise a role-play activity where children can enact stories from different Indigenous cultures, using the map as a reference for locations and cultural contexts.
Encourage children to create their own maps inspired by the AIATSIS map, incorporating elements of their own cultural backgrounds and experiences.
Provocation Ideas
Pose open-ended questions about the map, such as “What do you think life is like in these different places?” to stimulate discussion and inquiry among children.
Provide art materials and invite children to illustrate scenes or symbols from the cultures represented on the map, fostering creativity and connection to the content.
