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Freebies

We love creating resources to support teachers to bring First Nations perspectives into their learning spaces, that’s why we have a great range of Freebies for you to download.

Start the Year Strong – Cultural Inclusion Checklists

Empower your teaching and leadership with our free Cultural Inclusion Checklists, designed to support educators and school leaders in embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives across classrooms and learning environments.

Created by Songlines Art, Culture, Education, a proudly Aboriginal-owned education business, these checklists offer practical, reflective tools for:

  • Early childhood educators
  • Primary teachers
  • Educational leaders

Each A4 printable includes key reflection prompts and action items aligned to the EYLF v2.0 and Australian Curriculum, supporting culturally safe and inclusive practice from day one.

Whether you’re setting up your classroom, planning curriculum, or leading a school team, these tools are the perfect place to start or deepen your cultural journey.

Welcome Signs | Bright Futures

We believe every child deserves to feel a sense of belonging, safety, and connection from the moment they enter a learning space.

To celebrate the release of our Bright Futures collection in collaboration with Mandy Draper, we’re offering a set of FREE Welcome Posters as a gift to our community.

These posters are designed to support educators, health practitioners, schools, and early learning centres to create environments that honour and create a culture of learning that connects with Country, culture, and community.

What You’ll Receive

When you sign up to our email family, you’ll get instant access to:

  • ✔ A set of Bright Futures Welcome Posters
  • ✔ Designed for classrooms, early learning spaces & offices
  • ✔ Easy digital download (print or use digitally)
  • ✔ Edit in PowerPoint

Connect with Me

Start the year connecting to your students with this Connect with Me Activity.

What’s included:

  • 5 differentiated versions to cater for various ages and abilities.
  • Teaching notes.

Welcome Signs | Kalkatungu Country

Made to match our Kalkatungu Country Collection into your classroom with our vibrant Aboriginal Classroom Decor Bundle. Created in collaboration with Cungelella Art, this unique collection features stunning artwork inspired by the diverse landscapes, seasons, and journey lines of Kalkatungu Country.

You can place these posters on your classroom door or window to welcome your students into class each day and watch as their excitement soars from the moment your students walk through the door. Just choose your own font, type in your classroom name, and print!

What’s included:

  • Editable in PowerPoint.
  • 5 editable Welcome Signs.
  • Single classroom/user licence.

Teacher Appreciation Mail Slips

Celebrate Australian Teachers Day with our beautifully crafted Printable Teacher Appreciation Mail Slips featuring Aboriginal artwork. These culturally significant designs are a heartfelt way to show gratitude to the incredible teachers in your life.

Whether you’re a parent, student, or fellow educator, these printable teacher appreciation cards are perfect for adding a personal touch to your thank-you notes. With 12 unique designs by from our bright and colourful Children Growing Strong Collection you’ll have plenty of options to express your appreciation to those who dedicate their lives to teaching.

What’s included:
  • 12 Unique Printable Designs: Each slip showcases stunning Aboriginal art, perfect for Teacher Appreciation or Australian Teachers Day.
  • Instant Digital Download: High-quality PDF, ready to print from the comfort of your home.
  • Culturally Meaningful Designs: Each design honours First Nations culture and adds a unique touch to your teacher thank-you cards.
Perfect For:
  • Australian Teachers Day Celebrations
  • Teacher Appreciation Week
  • End-of-Year Thank You Notes
  • Classroom or Staffroom Gifts
  • Back-to-School or Welcome Gifts for Teachers
Why you’ll love it:
  • Easy to Print: Download the file and print as many as you need for all the teachers in your life!
  • Culturally Unique: Featuring Aboriginal artwork, this set is a meaningful and creative way to honour teachers while acknowledging Australia’s First Nations.
  • Thoughtful & Personal: Add your own handwritten message to make each note extra special.

All About Me Bunting

With the help of this instructional resource, students create their very own bunting that includes recognising The Traditional Custodians of the Country they are living on.

Resources to assist completion of this are the AIATSIS Map of Indigenous Australia, your local Aboriginal Land Council and community Elders.

This is a fantastic project to complete on the first day of school!

Upon completion of each student’s flag, hang the bunting all about the classroom. A straightforward but impressive classroom decoration made by the students themselves!

All About Me Worksheet

A great start of year activity that will allow you (and the class) to get to know each other while acknowledging the traditional place name and custodians of the land that they live on.

An excellent resource to use with this activity is the AIATSIS Map of Indigenous Australia (https://aiatsis.gov.au/explore/map-indigenous-australia).

The activity can be extended further by allowing students to research what country their family and friends live on.

Specifications

  • PDF

We acknowledge and pay our respects to the people of the Bundjalung Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the beautiful land and waterways on which we live and work.

Always was. Always will be Aboriginal land.