Bring Indonesian culture to life with hands-on activities, creative crafts and engaging PowerPoint slides!
Discover Indonesia: Indonesian Culture Activities, Crafts and Printables – Part 1 includes six cultural activities, clear lesson plans, printable student resources and a 70-slide PowerPoint presentation.
Whether you’re planning an Indonesian Day celebration, organising whole-school rotations or adding cultural experiences to your classroom program, this resource helps make preparation manageable and learning memorable.
Six engaging activities
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Barong-inspired mask: explore Balinese culture and create a colourful wearable mask.
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Indonesian word hunt: search for Indonesian vocabulary and match words to pictures.
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Batik-inspired bookmarks: discover how batik is made and colour patterned bookmarks.
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Garuda Pancasila puzzle: learn about Indonesia’s national emblem and assemble a cut-and-glue puzzle.
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Indonesian flag collage: explore Sang Merah Putih and create a textured red-and-white flag.
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Orangutan door hangers: learn about orangutans, then colour an illustrated design or draw your own using the included drawing guide.
What’s included?
Six lesson plans
- Learning intentions and materials lists
- Preparation guidance and step-by-step activity instructions
- Cultural introductions and discussion opportunities
- Share and Reflect prompts
- Teacher tips and extension ideas across the activities
70-slide PowerPoint presentation
- Cultural information about all six topics
- Photographs, maps and illustrations to support learning
- Look–Think–Wonder prompts to encourage observation and discussion
- Indonesian vocabulary linked to the activities
- Learning about batik tools and techniques, national symbols and orangutan habitats
- Visual activity instructions
- “What did you learn?” reflection questions
Printable student resources
- Barong-inspired mask template
- Indonesian word-hunt activity sheet
- Four batik-inspired bookmark designs
- Garuda Pancasila puzzle template
- Indonesian flag template
- Blank and illustrated orangutan door hanger options
- Six-step “How to Draw an Orangutan” guide
- “Did you know?” facts on student activity sheets
Flexible implementation guide
Choose the approach that suits your students, timetable and school setting. The guide includes suggestions for teacher-led lessons, whole-school rotations, year-level activities and delivery by classroom teachers.
It also explains how older students can become student leaders, helping younger learners complete activities while developing confidence, responsibility and pride in sharing their learning.
Perfect for:
- Indonesian Day celebrations
- Indonesian language and cultural lessons
- Languages Week and Harmony Week
- Indonesian Independence Day activities
- Whole-school or year-level rotations
- Student leadership opportunities
Use one activity as a standalone lesson or combine several for a larger cultural celebration. Designed for primary classrooms, with options to adapt preparation and support for different ages and abilities.
Help little learners discover a bigger world through Indonesian culture, creativity and hands-on learning!
