Little Learners: Kaya Koolangka!

Kaya Koolangka! Hello children! 

Join us on Whadjuk boodja for a series of teachable tasters learning the Nyoongar names of native animals and our environment through stories, movement, and hands-on activities. Every session involves 45-minutes of educator-led activities, and 15-minutes visiting the focus of our session in the Museum.

This program introduces a different theme every week and integrates values from the Early Years Learning Framework.

"Every week has been well thought out and educational. The activities are very age appropriate and the museum visits are engaging." - Kaya Koolangka feedback 

Week 1 | 2 & 4 May
Birds: Learn the Nyoongar name for some of our WA djerap (birds), make a birds nest and go bird-watching in the Wild Life gallery.

Week 2 | 9 & 11 May
Insects: Search for insects, learn their Nyoongar names and make a house for one to take home after seeing some in the Wild Life gallery.  

Week 3 | 16 & 18 May
Frogs: Learn about Kwooyar (frog), how they change as they grow and listen to all their different calls in the Wild Life gallery. 

Week 4 | 23 & 25 May
Ocean Life: Make shell prints, learn the Nyoongar word for some ocean animals and think about how we can care for our oceans by visiting the Big Croc in Connections gallery. 

Week 5 | 30 May & 1 June - Reconciliation Week 
Reptiles: Create a snake from beads, read a Nyoongar story about the Wagyl, learn the Nyoongar name for some common reptiles and even meet some reptiles that live in the museum! 

Week 6 | 6 & 8 June
Mammals: Read a story about Yongka (kangaroo), find traces of mammals and even make some mammal poo to take home! Can you find the mammal poo in the Wild Life Gallery? 

Week 7 | 13 & 15 June
The Night Sky: Look up! Learn the Nyoongar names for celestial elements and even handle real meteorites. Visit the Origins gallery to see some big meteorites! 

Week 8 | 20 & 22 June
Seasons: Identify what Nyoongar season we are in and words to describe the names of animals you might see in this season. Visit the Ngallang Koort Boodja Wirn gallery to find out more about each season. 

Enrolled children can bring adults with them. Younger siblings are welcome but may not be able to participate in all activities.

General admission fees apply for those 16 and over with an enrolled participant.

Every session involves 45-minutes of educator-led activities, and 15-minutes visiting the focus of our session in the Museum.

Sessions will be located on Level 3 of WA Museum Boola Bardip. 

Little Learners

Kaya Koolangka! is a part of our Little Learners program — educator-led early learning experiences for big minds and little hands, aged 2 – 5.

• 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.
• Book and attend week-by-week or purchase a multi-session pack to your chosen program.
• Sessions will be located on Level 3 of the WA Museum Boola Bardip