Easter Freebie and Gift Ideas for Easter

21 Mar

As we speed through March with the end of Term 1 just around the corner, we have had a few teachers reaching out to see if there would be a new Easter basket design this year and I am happy to say the Wingaru educators have not let you down! We love that our baskets have become a staple at this time of year, providing an opportunity to create awareness and opportunity to bring another First Nations perspective into the learning environment.

The story of the artwork on this year’s basket is one of connection. The coming together of families, the connection between mobs and at the centre, the people who make those connections happen. It is these connections that keep culture and communities strong - no matter what time of year it is.

As always I encourage you to yarn with students as you share this art and take a moment to colour together. It is these yarns and the ideas they share that can turn your Easter activity into a meaningful inclusion of Aboriginal perspectives.

Here are some prompts to encourage yarning as you colour:

Does your family celebrate Easter?
What does Easter look like in your house?
Do you see friends and family at Easter or during the Term 1 holidays?
What symbols are used in this artwork?
How does this artwork tell the story of connection?
How do the dots show connection?
Is there a meaning behind the colours you are choosing for your basket?
What are some of the ways Aboriginal people use eggs?
What will you put in your basket?

Download egg basket here.

Additional Easter Resources for Subscribers

The artwork on Easter baskets is just one way to encourage Aboriginal perspectives this Easter. Wingaru Kids and Wingaru Bubs subscribers can access a range of Easter activities by visiting the additional resources section of their dashboard. This year we have added the most adorable Bilby bookmark!

If you make any of our crafts this year, make sure you share and tag us on social media so we can see your masterpieces!

Five Easter Gifts That Support First Nations economic development

The Wingaru Didge Ya Know? Aussie Animals and their Eggs Fact Cards are the perfect non-chocolate offering. I know a few jarjums that will be getting these this year!

Teachers love a good stamp and our Egg-Cellent Effort stamp is a perfect alternative to a choc egg!

These Songlines playdough cutters (Easter Emu Egg & Bilby Eco-Cutters) are perfect for playdough or cookies. Head over to Riley Callie Resources and check them out.

If you, like me, have fond memories of the Easter bunny bringing your egg in a mug, relive the joy with a Little Blak Duck Mug! I actually can’t pick my fav of the current range - check out the Duwambiyan Pink Fingers, You Lubly and the Magarra 'Bright' designs and you will see why I can’t pick just one!