Bush Kinder - Coming Soon

Coming Soon – Deepen outdoor learning with Boonwurrung knowledge, stories, and practices on Country.

This rich, nature-based education pack is designed to support Bush Kinder and outdoor learning programs through a Boonwurrung lens. Grounded in respect for Country, this resource empowers educators to engage children in seasonal learning, language, and hands-on experiences with the land.

Through storytelling, observation, movement, and play, children build cultural understanding and a deeper relationship with the natural world.

What’s Included?

- Welcome to Country & Smoking Ceremony Video & Educator Guide – Cultural context and respectful ways to begin your outdoor program

- Bush Walk Language Cards – Vocabulary and prompts for seasonal observation and sensory learning on Country

- Seasonal Scavenger Hunt Sheets – Explore Boonwurrung flora, fauna, and changes across the 6 seasons

- Bush Storytelling & Movement Prompts – Traditional stories brought to life through dramatic play and cultural actions

- Reflection & Drawing Sheets – Invite children to document their learning through First Peoples lenses

- Educator Planning Guide – Connect to EYLF, VEYLF, and Boonwurrung seasonal knowledge

Perfect For:

✔ Bush Kinder programs, outdoor classrooms, and nature play
✔ Educators seeking to respectfully embed Aboriginal perspectives in outdoor learning
✔ Supporting children’s sense of identity, place, and connection to Country
✔ Building confidence in using Boonwurrung language and knowledge outdoors