Our Yarning Stories - Let's Get Active

Our Yarning Stories - Let's Get Active is a vibrant set of 10 stories written by First Nations authors, celebrating adventure, movement, and the importance of staying active. The stories reflect diverse cultural identities from regional, remote, rural, and urban communities, capturing the joy of physical activity, traditional games, and outdoor exploration. These engaging narratives promote the benefits of an active lifestyle while strengthening connections to family, community, and the natural world.

Educational Benefits:

• Encourages an active lifestyle through storytelling.
• Highlights traditional Indigenous games and activities.
• Strengthens social skills through themes of teamwork and cooperation.
• Enhances literacy while promoting discussions on health and well-being.

Classroom Ideas:

• Organise an outdoor activity inspired by the traditional games mentioned in the stories.
• Have students create their own adventure story incorporating physical movement.
• Discuss the role of physical activity in Indigenous cultures and its importance today.
• Use storytelling as a medium to explore health and well-being topics.

Information:

• Ages: 3+ years
• Includes: 10 storybooks
• Language: English with Indigenous cultural perspectives