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Expand and enrich your cultural understanding
Grow and Learn about cultural practices, traditions and history with our learning and activity sheets
Clap Sticks Activity Sheet
Clap sticks are traditional Aboriginal percussion instruments used for generations, made from woods like black wattle, eucalyptus, and ironbark. Download our activity sheet to learn their history and make your own!
Coconut Info & Activity Sheet
Explore the history of the coconut and Coconut—a traditional yet modern song from Poruma (Coconut Island) in the Torres Strait. Download our activity sheet for a fun, hands-on activity inspired by this island’s rich culture!
Yarning Sticks Activity Sheet
Yarning sticks teach respect, turn-taking, and listening in group conversations. Used in yarning circles, they encourage thoughtful sharing. Download our activity sheet to create your own using natural materials!
Kulap Shaker Activity Sheet
Create a Kulap (or Gorr), a traditional Torres Strait Island instrument. Made from twine and matchbox bean seeds, this hands-on activity connects children to culture through music, creativity, and performance!
Kulap Game Activity Sheet
A traditional Torres Strait Island game from Mer Island, Kulap (pronounced Kool-lup) was once played with Sirip seeds.Our version uses hula hoops and bean bags, making it perfect for early learning. Aim, toss, and connect through play!
Rami Grass Skirt Activity Sheet
Grass skirts are a vibrant part of Pacific culture, worn in traditional dances and celebrations. In PNG’s Motuan region, rami skirts hold deep cultural significance. Download our activity sheet to make your own mini grass skirt!
See the Slippery Crocodile Song
A fun, interactive song from Thursday Island that engages children with simple lyrics and actions, sparking curiosity about crocodiles and Torres Strait culture!
Warup / Kundu Activity Sheet
The Warup/Kundu is a traditional drum from the Torres Strait, PNG, and West Papua, used in dances, ceremonies, and church services. Download our activity sheet to make your own!
Yarning Stick Activity Sheet
Yarning sticks teach respect, turn-taking, and listening in group conversations. Our activity sheet guides you in creating your own with natural materials, perfect for hands-on learning and cultural connection!
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Activity Sheets
Discover, create, and celebrate Torres Strait Island culture with this engaging activity pack! Featuring a range of hands-on experiences—from colouring the Flags of Harmony to playing the traditional Kulap game, making a Kulap shaker, and singing See the Slippery Crocodile—this pack is designed to inspire learning through music, movement, and creativity. Perfect for schools, early learning settings, and community groups, these activities encourage cultural connection, storytelling, and fun-filled exploration.
Pack includes:
- Clap Sticks Activity Sheet
- Coconut Info & Activity Sheet
- Flags of Harmony Activity Sheet
- Kulap Shaker Activity Sheet
- Kulap Game Activity Sheet
- Rami Grass Skirts Activity Sheet
- See The Slippery Crocodile Song
- Warup/Kundu Drum Activity Sheet
- Yarning Stick Activity Sheet
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