Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House

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Write a letter

Write a letter

Writing a letter is a great way to share information and talk about a cause you’re passionate about.

Make a chatterbox

Make a chatterbox

Paper fortune tellers, also known as chatterboxes, are a form of origami.

Go on a rubbish adventure

Go on a rubbish adventure

Help the environment by collecting rubbish.

Make toilet roll puppets

Make toilet roll puppets

Use your imagination and turn some toilet rolls into puppets.

Build a pillow fort

Build a pillow fort

Let’s make a cosy fort to chill in.

Bake biscuits

Bake biscuits

Have fun making these yummy biscuits, and then decorate them to look like faces.

Make an obstacle course

Make an obstacle course

Build an obstacle course from things around your house.

Make a koala mask

Make a koala mask

We can do our part to care for koalas by learning more about them and caring for the environment they live in.

Make a pop-up card

Make a pop-up card

Gratitude means being thankful for something and remembering the good things in our lives.

Birdwatching

Birdwatching

See how many birds you can spot.

Call someone you love

Call someone you love

Give someone a call and ask about their life and their favourite things.

Make a leaf raft

Make a leaf raft

Learn about oceans and boats.

How to make a zine

How to make a zine

Zines are handmade, self-published magazines. They are a powerful way to share your thoughts and ideas.

Make hand puppets

Make hand puppets

Make puppets and play.

Make a card that hugs you back

Make a card that hugs you back

Think about ways we can show we care for others.

Make an instruction booklet for your special skill

Make an instruction booklet for your special skill

Share your special skills.

Make a paper laptop and phone

Make a paper laptop and phone

Learn about connecting with your family and friends.

Make a fabulous moving fish

Make a fabulous moving fish

Learn about how we can look after fish sustainably.

Make a photo frame

Make a photo frame

How we can make everyone feel welcome?

Make a microphone and video camera

Make a microphone and video camera

Learn about the importance of telling the truth in reporting the news.

Make a tentacled sea creature

Make a tentacled sea creature

Learn about our oceans.

Make binoculars and nature exploration bags

Make binoculars and nature exploration bags

Learn about looking after the environment and the places we live.

Create your own world-changing invention

Create your own world-changing invention

We use our imagination and creativity to invent something that might help someone.

Make bee hand puppets

Make bee hand puppets

Learn about bees and how they help our environment.

Make a paper tree

Make a paper tree

Learn about trees and how they help us breathe.

Make an animal mask

Make an animal mask

Learn about some of Australia's animals and plants at risk of extinction.

Make an experimental boat

Make an experimental boat

Make a boat and see if it floats.

Make friendship paper necklaces

Make friendship paper necklaces

Celebrate National Reconciliation Week.

Make tropical bird puppets

Make tropical bird puppets

Learn about tropical regions of the world.

Make a medal

Make a medal

Sport is good for our bodies and helps bring people together.

Make a rocket ship

Make a rocket ship

Learn what it's like in space and what astronauts eat.

Make trophies to celebrate your friends

Make trophies to celebrate your friends

Friends are kind, caring and make you feel special.

Make paper chain people

Make paper chain people

Celebrate the amazing cultures that make up our country.

Make a paper house with lights that switch off

Make a paper house with lights that switch off

We make a house out of cardboard with lights that we can switch off.

Make a recycled planter

Make a recycled planter

Use recycled materials to make a planter to grow veggies.

Go on a nature scavenger hunt

Go on a nature scavenger hunt

Learn about all the different plants and animals around us and how they live together.