NAIDOC Week Colouring Worksheets provide students with a calm and creative way to reflect on the significance of NAIDOC Week and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. These worksheets feature meaningful images and motifs that highlight Indigenous heritage, storytelling, and connection to Country.

Ideal for quiet reflection or as a follow-up activity to class discussions, these sheets offer an accessible way for students of all ages to participate in NAIDOC Week. They can also be used to create a visually impactful classroom or hallway display to promote awareness and pride in First Nations culture.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Reflect on the meaning and purpose of NAIDOC Week
• ✅ Engage in a creative activity that honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures
• ✅ Develop fine motor skills and concentration through colouring
• ✅ Foster a peaceful environment for personal expression and cultural appreciation

What’s Included:

• A collection of colouring worksheets featuring First Nations symbols and imagery
• Ready-to-print PDF format for classroom use

Materials Needed:

• Printed colouring sheets
• Crayons, pencils or markers
• Optional: background music or First Nations stories for a calming environment

How to Use:

• Begin with a class discussion about the history and significance of NAIDOC Week
• Introduce this year’s theme: The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy
• Invite students to reflect on what the theme means to them as they colour
• Encourage sharing of completed pages as a way to discuss diverse perspectives and understandings

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Create a classroom gallery wall featuring the completed worksheets as part of a larger NAIDOC Week display
• 💡 Pair with a read-aloud of a First Nations picture book to deepen student reflection
• 💡 Use as a morning or afternoon mindfulness task during NAIDOC Week
• 💡 Use in conjunction with the other resources in our NAIDOC Week collection

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Encourage students to explain the colours or patterns they chose and what they represent
• 💛 Provide a variety of sheets for students to choose from to support voice and agency
• 💛 Laminate finished sheets for a long-lasting display or class keepsake

NAIDOC Week Colouring Worksheets provide a meaningful way for students to engage in quiet, reflective celebration of First Nations cultures, while also adding a beautiful visual element to your classroom.