Little Learners: Kaya Koolangka

Discovery and exploration for big minds and little hands!

Designed for curious minds aged 2–5, this playful and enriching program invites children to explore their world.

Led by our expert educators, each session blends hands-on activities with exploration of museum objects and galleries, with a focus on children's connections and contributions to the world.

Through stories, movement, creative play, and sensory activities, children will begin to form an understanding of who they are before discovering the wonders of the bigger world. Along the way, they’ll build confidence, curiosity, and a sense of belonging.

The program celebrates care for our planet, inspiring young learners to become thoughtful, respectful caretakers of the world around them.

"Every week has been well thought out and educational. The activities are very age appropriate, and the museum visits are engaging."  Parent

Little Learners takes place on Level 2 every Thursday during school term from 9.45am - 10.45am.  

Important information

• Every session involves 45 minutes of educator-led activities, and 15 minutes visiting the focus of our session in the Museum.
• Programs are aligned to the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Enrolled children can bring adults with them. General admission fees apply for those 16 and over with an enrolled participant. Younger siblings are welcome but may not be able to participate in all activities.
• Flexible booking - attend single sessions or book 3 or more in a package for a 20% discount.
• Sessions will be located on Level 2, WA Museum Boola Bardip. 

Term 2 2026 - Kaya Koolangka

Kaya Koolangka!  Hello Children!  Join us on Whadjuk boodja to learn and explore the local environment and the Nyoongar names of native animals through stories, movement, and hands-on activities.  

Week 1 | 30 April | We are on Whadjuk Boodja  

Learn about Whadjuk Country, discover Nyoongar names for the things we see around us, and visit the Ngalang Koort Boodja Wirn gallery. 

Week 2 | 7 May | Birds 

Learn Nyoongar names for some of our WA djerap (birds), make a bird's nest and go bird-watching in the Wild Life gallery. 

Week 3 | 14 May | Insects 

 Search for insects, learn their Nyoongar names, and make a home for one after spotting them in the Wild Life gallery.   

Week 4 | 21 May | Frogs 

Learn about the Kwooyar (frog), how they change as they grow, and listen to their different calls in the Wild Life gallery.  

Week 5 | 28 May | Ocean Life 

Make shell prints, learn the Nyoongar words for ocean animals, and visit the Big Croc in Connections Gallery while thinking about how we can care for our oceans. 

Week 6 | 4 June | Reptiles 

Create a snake from beads, hear a Nyoongar story about the Wagyl, learn the Nyoongar names for common reptiles, and meet some of the reptiles that live at the museum!  

Week 7 | 11 June | Mammals 

Read a story about Yongka (kangaroo), look for signs of mammals, and even make some mammal poo to take home! Can you find the hidden mammal poo in the Wild Life Gallery?  

Week 8 | 18 June | The Night Sky 

Look up! Learn the Nyoongar names for celestial elements, handle real meteorites, and visit the Origins gallery to see some big ones!  

 Week 9 | 25 June | Seasons 

Identify the current Nyoongar season, learn words for animals seen at this time of year, and visit the Ngalang Koort Boodja Wirn gallery to explore all six Nyoongar seasons. 

Week 10 | 2 July | NAIDOC Activities 

Celebrate NAIDOC Week with hands-on activities, movement games, and stories! Visit Ngalang Koort Boodja Wirn and learn how rangers care for Country.   
 

Join us sooner

Looking for Little Learners dates before this? See our Jurassic Juniors program to book in!