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. 

Each 60-minute session includes 45 minutes of educator-led activities followed by 15 minutes visiting the Museum's galleries and exploring what we've learned firsthand.

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 

Ticket holders receive a $3 regular coffee at the Museum's Epoch Cafe located along Beaufort Street*. Please note that alternative milk options may incur a surcharge.

Looking for Little Learners dates before this? See our Dino Discoverers Program to book in! 

Week 1 | 29 April & 1 May
Whadjuk Boodja and Spinifex Country: Learn about Whadjuk Country, discover Nyoongar names for the things we see around us, and visit the Spinifex People: Art and Stories of Pila Nguru exhibition before it closes! 

Week 2 | 6 & 8 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 | 13 & 15 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 | 20 & 22 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 | 27 & 29 May- Reconciliation Week 
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 | 3 & 5 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 | 10 & 12 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 | 17 & 19 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 | 24 & 26 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 | 1 & 3 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.  

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 at WA Museum Boola Bardip.