Australia Crafts for Children

There are many crafts to teach children about Australia.

Australia is a land containing some of the most unusual animals and traditions on Earth. Children who study the history and geography of Australia will enjoy making a few crafts that capture the essence of the Australian continent.

Wooden Spoon Crocodile

Crocodiles are one of the most widely known Australian animals. Paint a long wooden spoon with green acrylic paint. Cover the entire spoon thoroughly. While the paint is drying, cut out two tail pieces from a green foam sheet. Make the bottoms of the tail pieces flat and the tops ridged. Cut out eight triangles from a white foam sheet. Wrap the tail pieces around the handle of the spoon, and glue the two tail pieces together with craft glue. Glue the teeth to the round part of the spoon. Glue two large googly eyes to the top of the spoon. You now have a wooden spoon crocodile.

Boomerang

A boomerang is an Australian weapon used by the Aboriginal people. Cut a shape out of thick cardboard that resembles a boomerang. A boomerang looks like a long oval that is bent in the middle. Color the outside of the boomerang with markers, crayons, glitter glue, construction paper, sequins, or chenille sticks. After the decorations have dried, throw your boomerang and see if it comes back to you.

Cardboard Didgeridoo

A didgeridoo is an Australian musical instrument traditionally used during ceremonies or rituals. Paint or color the outside of a long paper tube. You can find a long paper tube inside wrapping paper. Once painted, place your mouth over one of the openings and blow to create sound.

References

• Activity Village: Wooden Spoon Crocodile
• Activity Village: Boomerang Craft
• Activity Village: Cardboard Didgeridoo