My Special Place Matters
Discovering the places that are important to us Year 1 History - Australian Curriculum
What Makes a Place Special?
Places where we feel happy and safe Places where we spend time with family and friends Places that hold special memories Places we love to visit again and again
Different Types of Places
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Think About Your Special Place
Where is your most special place? What do you do there? Who do you share it with? How does it make you feel?
First Nations Australians and Country
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have special connections to Country Country includes land, water, animals, and plants These places have been important for thousands of years We can learn about caring for special places
Draw Your Special Place
Use your drawing materials to create your special place Include the things that make it special to you Add people, animals, or objects that belong there Write or tell someone: 'My place is ___'
Share Your Special Place
Show your drawing to the class Say the sentence: 'My place is ___' Tell us one thing you love about your place Listen respectfully to your classmates
Every Place is Special
'All our special places matter because they are important to us!'