Bush Tucker in our kindy
What does bush tucker sound like in our room… Dura, Yaga, Jar! (Grow, cook, eat!)
Did you know that there is an abundance of native foods scattered all around the Gold Coast?
- Goat’s foot plant grows along the coastal dunes and when crushed can be applied to jellyfish stings
- Tea tree oil derived from the Melaleuca tree is native to South East Queensland
- Lemon scented myrtle is another coastal native, the leaves can be made into a tea that is said to have a relaxing effect
- Lilly Pilly berries can be crushed and made into a cordial
- The Davidson’s plum is packed with antioxidants and is found growing wild in several native parks.
Uncle Allan’s visit
On his last visit he brought with him native mint, river mint, Midyim Berries and lemon myrte all collected locally.
The children were excited to smell, touch and taste the native foods.
Uncle Allan also brought leaves from the sandpaper fig.
The leaves are used as sandpaper to smooth off clap sticks and Coolamons.
Uncle Allan will be working with us over the next month to establish a bush tucker/native foods garden, with the intention of;
- using the produce in our kitchen; and
- for learning opportunities.
Extending on learnings
As a follow on from Uncle Allan’s visit the Pre-prep children have been investigating which bush foods can be found in our local area.
Using water colours, the children painted a representation of these foods.
The children are excited and eager to begin the process of growing some seedlings for the garden.
We chose to start the process, using the Woolworths discovery garden seeds.
These seasonal vegetables will grow alongside a selection of native bush foods.
That is all from Miss Patti and the Sea Turtles ( Pingins)
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