Somebody’s Land: The Land Reflection Activity is a reflective and creative worksheet that invites students to explore their connection to land, both personally and in relation to First Nations perspectives. Inspired by the picture book Somebody’s Land by Adam Goodes, Ellie Laing and David Hardy, this resource encourages students to consider how land is used, valued and respected across the past and present.

Through illustration and writing, students will reflect on traditional uses of Country by First Nations Peoples and compare them with their own daily interactions with the land. This activity supports cultural understanding, encourages empathy and fosters a deeper appreciation for the environment and those who care for it.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Reflect on the cultural and personal significance of land
• ✅ Explore First Nations perspectives on Country and its traditional uses
• ✅ Develop expressive language through written responses
• ✅ Use drawing to illustrate understanding and creativity

What’s Included:

• Student worksheet template with space for drawing and writing
• Sentence strip options inspired by the text
• Three line width options (24mm, 18mm, 14mm) for differentiated writing support
• Versions available in our basic fun font and all Australian state fonts

Materials Needed:

• Printed worksheet templates
• Glue sticks and scissors (for sentence strips)
• Pencils, markers or paint for illustrations
• Class copy of Somebody’s Land

How to Use:

• Read Somebody’s Land as a class, discussing how land is used and respected today
• Invite students to select a sentence strip or assign one at random
• Students glue the sentence onto the worksheet and draw a picture to match
• In the writing section, students describe how they personally use or care for the land
• Encourage students to consider how their use of land compares to that of Traditional Owners

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use as a follow-up task to a discussion about Traditional Custodians and the land your school is built on
• 💡 Invite a local Elder or community member to share stories about their connection to Country
• 💡 Display completed work under the heading “Our Land, Our Responsibility”
• 💡 Use in conjunction with the other resources in our Somebody’s Land Mini Book PACKAGE

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Enlarge templates to A3 size to give students more room for detail and creativity
• 💛 Pre-teach key vocabulary such as Country, culture, responsibility and custodians
• 💛 Take students outdoors to inspire their illustrations with real-world observation

Somebody’s Land: The Land Reflection Activity offers students a space to think deeply, create meaningfully and express themselves in connection to land. It’s a powerful tool for supporting identity, community and cultural learning in a respectful and thoughtful way.