Stage 1 – First Australians Teaching Pack
Classroom-ready teaching sequence (Years K–2)
A carefully designed learning resource that helps young students understand Australia’s First Nations peoples, cultures, and histories — through clear explanations, engaging activities, and respectful storytelling.
What’s included:
✔ 20+ ready-to-use lesson pages
✔ Story-based learning sequence from four perspectives:
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Barangaroo
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Bennelong
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Pemulwuy
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An Aboriginal child at the time of the First Fleet
✔ “Yarn About It” discussion prompts
✔ Student activity & colouring sheets
✔ Teacher guide with respectful language tips
✔ Kindergarten-adapted versions
✔ Printable PDF (A4)
✔ Bonus Geography pack (15 pages)
Curriculum aligned – Stage 1 (NSW & Australian Curriculum)
• History – Community and remembrance
• Geography – Places and connections
• English – Reading, discussion and visual literacy
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures priority
Perfect for:
✔ Stage 1 classrooms (Years K–2)
✔ Relief / casual teachers
✔ Homeschool families
✔ New teachers
✔ Busy teachers needing ready-to-use lessons
Students will:
✔ Build understanding of Country and connection
✔ Develop empathy and respect for First Nations peoples
✔ Strengthen listening, discussion and comprehension skills
✔ Engage with history through stories, visuals and hands-on learning
Preview what’s inside
A small selection of the lessons, stories and activities included in this pack.
Watch a short walkthrough of the pack and browse sample pages.