Somebody’s Land: NAIDOC Mini Book PACKAGE is a thoughtfully designed resource that supports students in exploring the key messages and themes of the powerful picture book Somebody’s Land by Adam Goodes, Ellie Laing and David Hardy. With its focus on truth telling, connection to Country and respect for First Nations perspectives, this resource offers a meaningful way to engage students in conversations around history, identity and belonging.

Featuring a collection of linked writing, reflection and craft activities, this mini book package allows students to respond to the story in creative and personal ways. These tasks help deepen comprehension of setting, character and theme, while also supporting the development of empathy, cultural understanding and visual literacy. Whether you're using the activities as part of a whole-class discussion, reading group or display task, this collection provides flexible and impactful learning opportunities.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Reflect on and respond to key themes in the text, including land, identity, belonging and truth telling
• ✅ Develop descriptive language and personal reflections through written responses
• ✅ Create text-to-self and text-to-world connections in response to visual and written prompts
• ✅ Engage in craft-based tasks that reinforce comprehension and encourage creative expression

What’s Included:

• Somebody’s Land: My Home Reflection Activity – Students reflect on the meaning of home, linking their own experiences to the text
• Somebody’s Land: The Land Reflection Activity – A visual and written task that invites students to reflect on the land they live and learn on
• Somebody’s Land: Our Night Sky Craft – A hands-on creative task inspired by the illustrations and symbolism in the book
• Printable templates with multiple line widths for writing tasks (24mm, 18mm and 14mm)

Materials Needed:

• Printed student worksheets and templates
• Pencils, crayons or markers for writing and drawing tasks
• Art materials such as scissors, glue, coloured paper or pastels for the craft component

How to Use:

• Begin by reading Somebody’s Land aloud as a class and pausing to reflect on the key messages
• Use the reflection activities to prompt student discussion and connection to their own experiences
• Allow students to complete each task independently or in small groups, using the templates provided
• Display student work in the classroom as a celebration of learning and understanding

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Introduce as part of your NAIDOC Week or Reconciliation Week learning
• 💡 Use one activity per day as a week-long mini unit
• 💡 Connect the activities to broader curriculum units on community, geography or history

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Display a class Acknowledgement of Country to build understanding and respect
• 💛 Support students by modelling reflective writing before independent work
• 💛 Provide photo or image prompts to inspire ideas during the reflection and craft tasks

Somebody’s Land: NAIDOC Mini Book PACKAGE offers a powerful and respectful entry point for students to explore First Nations stories and histories through a child-friendly lens. It’s an ideal resource for fostering empathy, understanding and thoughtful discussion in any primary classroom.