Celebrating NAIDOC Week with babies aged 0–12 months is a beautiful opportunity to introduce them to the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures through sensory, visual, and rhythmic experiences. Here are some gentle, age-appropriate ideas tailored for your littlest learners.
Editable paint that babies and toddlers can enjoy to use while painting.
A simple craft for babies and toddlers to make for special occasions such as Mother's Day.
Help child to identify items belonging to each family member.
Use a squeaky toy to encourage baby to turn to where the sound came from.
Develop a child's self help skills while playing with a doll.
Help baby to identify animals and their sounds.
Develop baby’s listening skills and concentration by learning names of parts of the body with Simon Says.
A touchy feely sensory activity for baby without the mess.
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