Learning the Noongar season

Math

• The child learned to count and identify numbers in Noongar language.
• They practiced grouping and sorting objects based on the Noongar seasons.
• They learned to compare and discuss the duration of each season.
• They used basic addition and subtraction to calculate the number of days in each season.

Music

• The child learned traditional Noongar songs associated with each season.
• They practiced singing and clapping rhythms to represent different weather patterns.
• They learned to use simple musical instruments to create sounds inspired by the Noongar environment.
• They discussed the emotions and moods conveyed by the music of each season.

Physical Education

• The child engaged in movement activities that imitated the behaviors of animals during different seasons.
• They practiced yoga poses inspired by the natural elements present in Noongar seasons.
• They learned traditional Noongar dances associated with specific times of the year.
• They explored different physical activities that are popular during each season.

Social Studies

• The child gained an understanding of the Noongar calendar and its cultural significance.
• They learned about the connection between the Noongar seasons and the land, plants, and animals.
• They explored Noongar stories and legends related to each season.
• They discussed the impact of climate change on the Noongar seasons and the environment.

For continued development, encourage the child to create their own Noongar calendar using images and descriptions of the seasons. They can also research and discover more Noongar songs, dances, and stories associated with each season. Additionally, they can explore the traditional Noongar practices and rituals performed during different times of the year.

Book Recommendations

• The Six Seasons of the Nyoongar Calendar by Alan Kickett: This book provides a detailed explanation of the Noongar seasons and their cultural significance.
• Our World: Bardi Jaawi - Life at Ardiyooloon by One Arm Point Remote Community School: Explores the daily life of Indigenous children in a remote community, including their connection to nature and the seasons.
• Seasons of Splendour: Tales, Myths, and Legends of India by Madhur Jaffrey: Although not specifically about Noongar seasons, this book introduces the concept of seasons and cultural traditions through stories from India.