We Say Thank You | NAIDOC Week Poem for Kindergarten | Assembly Item

We Say Thank You | NAIDOC Week Poem for Kindergarten | Assembly Script with Actions

❤️ Celebrate NAIDOC Week with your youngest learners using this heartfelt, easy-to-perform poem designed especially for Kindergarten and Foundation students (Ages 4–6).

“We Say Thank You” encourages respect for Country, gratitude for nature, and appreciation of Elders in a gentle, age-appropriate way.

What’s included:

• 1–2 minute class performance poem
• Simple, repetitive language ideal for Kindy and Prep
• Suggested actions for each line (tap feet, wave hands, smile, etc.)
• Teacher notes and performance suggestions
• Perfect for assembly, morning circle, or classroom sharing
  
  

Key Themes:

• Connection to Country
• Gratitude and respect
• Listening to Elders
• First Nations perspectives (age-appropriate)
  
  

Perfect for:

• NAIDOC Week assemblies and celebrations
• Acknowledgement of Country follow-up
• Whole-class performances or morning meetings

Created by an Australian educator with cultural sensitivity in mind. Always consult local First Nations voices when sharing cultural content in your school.