Celebrate NAIDOC Week 2026: "50 Years of Deadly" with these engaging and interactive chatterboxes / cootie catchers / fortune tellers. This hands-on activity encourages students to explore and reflect on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, achievements and contributions while developing communication and critical thinking skills.
This resource includes 3 templates:
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NAIDOC Facts Chatterbox: Featuring interesting facts about history, sport, art, music, language, leadership, country & community
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NAIDOC Discussion & Reflection Chatterbox: Containing simple prompts and questions designed to encourage meaningful conversations and student reflection.
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Blank Template: Allowing students to create their own cootie catcher by researching and recording additional facts, questions, or ideas.
Skills Covered:
- Reading comprehension
- Oral language and speaking skills
- Listening and discussion skills
- Reflection and critical thinking
- Research skills
- Cultural understanding and awareness
- Vocabulary development
- Fine motor skills through cutting and folding
Perfect For:
- NAIDOC Week 2026 activities
- Indigenous Perspectives
- Australian Curriculum cross-curricular priorities
- Whole-class lessons
- Literacy rotations
- Early finishers
- Partner work
- Independent activities
- Years 1–6
Why Teachers Love This Resource:
- Low-prep, print-and-go activity
- Encourages meaningful discussions and student voice
- Provides both factual and reflective learning opportunities
- Includes a blank template for creativity and extension activities
- Suitable for a range of year levels and abilities
- Combines literacy, culture, and hands-on learning in one engaging resource
- Makes celebrating NAIDOC Week fun and interactive
Through this resource, students will learn about the significance of the NAIDOC 2026 theme, "50 Years of Deadly," and celebrate the achievements, cultures, histories, and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in an engaging and age-appropriate way.
