Country Is Calling | NAIDOC Week Poem for Year 1 & 2 | Assembly Item
$3.00
Country Is Calling | NAIDOC Week Poem for Year 1 & 2 | Assembly Item | Australian Curriculum Aligned
❤️ Help your Year 1 and 2 students celebrate NAIDOC Week with confidence and meaning through this beautifully written, age-appropriate performance poem.
“Country Is Calling” encourages students to reflect on connection to Country, respect for Elders, and belonging in a gentle, poetic way perfect for assemblies or classroom presentations.
What’s included:
- 2–3 minute original NAIDOC Week poem
- Simple, clear language ideal for young learners (ages 6–8)
- Whole-class or small-group performance flexibility
- Optional movement suggestions for performance
- Teacher notes for cultural sensitivity and discussion prompts
Curriculum links:
- HASS (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures)
- English (Poetry and Speaking & Listening)
- Social & Emotional Learning (Respect, Inclusion)
Perfect for:
- NAIDOC Week school assembly
- Classroom celebrations or morning meetings
- Harmony Week
- Poetry or cultural literacy lessons
Written by an Australian teacher with deep respect for First Nations Peoples. Schools are encouraged to consult local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities when planning cultural learning.