Bush Botanical Smoke Stick Workshop for School Kids

In this hands-on workshop, students create a smoke stick (or two, depending on time constraints) using dried, natural plant materials while learning interesting facts about these plants and working thoughtfully with natural resources. The activity supports creativity, fine motor skills, focus, and following instructions, and is delivered in a calm, structured, and age-appropriate way. Content and techniques are adjusted to suit different year levels and learning needs.Smoke sticks are not lit during the session; instead, students receive guidance on safety, care, and responsible use at home with adult supervision.The workshop also includes an age-appropriate acknowledgement that smoke has held cultural significance for Aboriginal peoples over a long period of time. Students learn that traditional smoking practices are cultural, specific, and are not replicated in this workshop. This discussion is light education presented respectfully and factually, with hopefully a bit of fun conversation. This workshop also links to The Arts, Science, Health & Wellbeing, so ticks several boxes for teachers! Education with a fun, practical element.Please note: We can provide multiple sessions (one group/class per session) for students on the same day at the same school. Please tick the corresponding box as to how many sessions you would like on the day. Thank you! A smoke stick or two, that they have created, to take home. Read more details