Harmony Day | I'm Australian Too

Harmony Day Activities for “I’m Australian Too” - Celebrate Harmony Day in March with this engaging picture book unit designed for I’m Australian Too by Mem Fox. Perfect for Australian classrooms, these print-and-go activities help students explore themes of diversity, acceptance, and harmony while building essential reading and writing skills.

Comprehensive Learning Tasks included -

Pre-Reading Activities
Activate prior knowledge with a KWL chart
Predict the story’s themes from the cover and first pages

Vocabulary Building
Alphabet key activity for word connections
Interactive word wall
Fun vocabulary detective task

Reading Comprehension & Response
Identify countries mentioned in the book
Summarize using Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then framework
Rewrite a scene from a character’s perspective
Explore main ideas and subplots

Creative & Research-Based Writing
Compare two featured countries
Use the 3 Facts, 2 Opinions, 1 Question format
Connect personally with text-to-self reflections
Brainstorm interview questions for an immigrant
Write a sequel or an acrostic poem
Illustrate how Australian cuisine has evolved
Draw your family’s cultural heritage
Create national dress artwork

Research & Inquiry
Display fact cards about immigration
Discuss why people move to Australia
Complete a personal and historical research booklet
Work in groups to explore immigrant and refugee experiences
Photos have been included for landscapes for display purposes

Why You’ll Love This Resource
Print-and-go worksheets – no prep needed!
Perfect for Harmony Day or diversity units and easily engages students in meaningful discussions and activities.
 
Harmony Day Activities for “I’m Australian Too” allow you to explore the themes of empathy and community.

Get ready to inspire your students with this must-have resource for Harmony Day!

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