The main message of Harmony Week is, everyone belongs in our Australian society.
Harmony Week’s message is such an important one to teach the next generation. It is no surprise that teachers all over Australia are looking for ways to implement lessons about this message in their classrooms.
As teachers, we know nothing is more valuable than teaching young students big concepts, like Harmony through literature.
We wanted to share some of our favourite picture books that will support lessons about harmony and belonging on or lead up to Harmony Week. All these books have a place on our own bookshelves at home because we think so highly of them.
1. This Love by Isabel Otter and Harriet Lynas
2. I’m Australian Too by Mem Fox
We have no prep resources to go with this book. You can find the Year 1-2 resource here and the Year 3-4 resource here.
3. Whoever You Are by Mem Fox
4. The Hueys in the New Jumper by Oliver Jeffers
5. We are All Equal by P Crumble and Jonathan Bentley
6. I am Love by Susan Verde and Peter H Reynolds
7. A New Alphabet for Humanity by Leesa McGregor and Daniela Sosa
Books are a great way to kick off conversations and explore topics students may not always be familiar with. You could enjoy these books with students from Kindergarten all the way through to Year 6.
Need some help planning Harmony Day / Harmony Week celebrations? We have got you covered. This free guide is for teachers and lists a range of simple yet effective activities to teach your students about the core meaning and values of Harmony Week in Australia.
Click here to get your free lesson ideas and inspiration for Harmony.
“Fantastic resource to use during this week. Very engaging and my students loved it!” Rosheen ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
You may be interested in our other Harmony Day Activities.
- Harmony Day & Harmony Week Activities – Kindergarten / Prep
- Harmony Day & Harmony Week Activities: Years 1 & 2
- Harmony Day & Harmony Week Activities: Years 3 – 4
- Harmony Day & Harmony Week Activities: Years 5 – 6
- Harmony Day Flipbook
- Harmony Day Project
- Harmony Hearts 3D Display
Before you go, are you a new teacher?
Here at Rainbow Sky Creations, we are passionate about helping those teachers out there that are new to the profession. We have lots of exciting things available to help you navigate those first few years with a little more ease, calm, and confidence. Start here:
- Join our private Facebook Group exclusively for New Teachers here!
- Read this blog post that features links to everything we have written especially for beginning teachers!
- Grab our FREE ‘Yay, I’m a Teacher, Now What Do I do’ guide. We walk you through everything you need to do to get step up for a great year!
What to read next?
Our Favourite Harmony Week Activity
Ways to Celebrate Harmony Day in the Classroom
