Topic Idea: Learning about Bushfoods
Learning about bush foods, native Australian plants and animals as foods, is a great topic for sharing with children about Aboriginal culture. With food these days typically purchased in shops and supermarkets, young children are often fascinated to realise that the natural world around them, is of course full of foods, if you know what you’re looking for, and where to look for it!
For First Nations people’s, connection to the land and waters is an important part of cultural life, and being able to recognise, source, hunt, gather, and grow foods is a skill passed down through generations.
Here are a few great resources to help you plan some lesson content around this topic:
Bush Foods Fact Sheet by QLD Museum
Also check out our books on bush foods.
Make learning about Australian native bush foods fun with this engaging Snap Game, which can also be played as a Memory Game.
With 40 cards featuring 10 Australian native plant foods, children can develop memory and matching skills while discovering foods that have been used and cared for by Aboriginal peoples for generations.
Why you'll love it:
• 40 cards featuring 10 Australian native bush foods
• Can be played as Snap or a Memory Game
• Introduces children to Australian native plants and foods
• Supports memory, matching and observation skills
• Encourages conversations about Aboriginal culture and connection to Country
Featured bush foods include Bunya Nut, Quandong, Riberry, Wattleseed, Pigface, Bush Tomato, Finger Lime, Kakadu Plum, Macadamia and Saltbush
Product details
Set: 40 cards
Images: 10 bush foods
Card size: 7.5cm × 10.5cm
Finish: Gloss laminate
Designed by: Mirii Designs
Suitable for: Ages 4+