Celebrate Harmony Day in Your Classroom with These Free Printable Activities
Australia celebrates Harmony Day every year on 21 March. It’s a day that encourages inclusivity, respect, and belonging among all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic backgrounds. In schools, Harmony Day is an excellent opportunity to educate young people about the beauty of diversity and the importance of harmony within our communities. To make it easy for educators, we’ve designed four fun and educational printables that are perfect for classroom activities on Harmony Day!
Why Harmony Day is Important
Harmony Day is all about celebrating cultural diversity and teaching students the importance of acceptance. It’s a day when classrooms across Australia come together to learn about each other’s backgrounds, stories, and traditions. By participating in Harmony Day activities, students gain a deeper understanding of their own culture and learn to appreciate the cultures of others.
These printable activities are designed to help you make the most out of Harmony Day, giving you easy-to-use resources that foster inclusivity and promote creativity. Here are four engaging Harmony Day printables that will make your classroom come alive with stories, crafts, and colourful displays.
1. Badge Design Craft – “We All Belong”
One of the simplest ways for students to express their ideas about Harmony Day is through art, and our badge design craft encourages just that! In this activity, students can design a badge with symbols, colours, and messages that represent their own culture or one they appreciate.
Printable: This printable provides a badge template with a blank space for customisation. Students can draw, colour, or use stickers to decorate their badge and wear it proudly on Harmony Day. It’s a simple yet meaningful way to show that “We All Belong.”
2. World Map and Graphing Activity – “Our Country of Birth”
Help students visually explore the diversity in your classroom with the world map and graphing activity. This interactive printable lets each student mark their country of birth on a world map and then create a graph representing the class’s different origins.
Printable: The printable includes a world map and graphing sheet, making it easy for students to connect to their own heritage and see the diversity around them. It’s a hands-on way to appreciate the multicultural backgrounds that make up your class and celebrate the uniqueness of each student’s story.
3. Family Tree Activity – “Roots of Our Families”
Harmony Day is a great chance for students to connect with their heritage. The family tree activity allows students to map out their family history, learning about where their ancestors came from and the different cultures they may be connected to.
Printable: Our family tree template includes space for students to fill in family names, origins, and even special family traditions. This activity sparks discussions about family heritage and allows students to take pride in their backgrounds, making it a meaningful way to honour Harmony Day.
4. Hand Craft Bunting – “Hand in Hand, We Celebrate”
Bring your classroom together with the hand craft bunting activity, a beautiful way to create a visual representation of unity. Each student traces and decorates their handprint with cultural symbols or Harmony Day messages. When strung together, the handprints make a vibrant bunting display that symbolises the coming together of different backgrounds in unity.
Printable: The handprint outline printable is easy to use for students of all ages. Once completed, these handprints can be hung around the classroom or hallway to visually express the harmony and diversity within your class.
Harmony Day Activities: An Opportunity for Lifelong Learning
These activities and printables provide a structured way to introduce Harmony Day to students and open up discussions on diversity, acceptance, and cultural pride. When students engage in hands-on activities that celebrate different backgrounds, they build understanding and respect for one another. With these printable resources, you can make Harmony Day an enriching and memorable event in your classroom.
Download Your Free Harmony Day Printables
All four Harmony Day activities are available as free printables! Perfect for teachers looking to promote inclusivity and understanding, these resources are crafted to be easy, meaningful, and fun. Download them now to get your classroom ready for Harmony Day.
Celebrate Harmony Day this year by creating a classroom environment filled with learning, creativity, and respect. Whether it’s through crafts, graphing, or sharing stories, every activity is a chance to help students understand the value of diversity and the importance of living together in harmony.
