Early Learning Centre - Mini Anzac Museum in a Box, Terms 1 & 2 2026

Mini Anzac Museum in a Box 

Suitable for Early Learning Centres and Daycares

Bookings for Term 3 & 4 will open in May

Borrowing time: 3 weeks (term times)

Cost: Free 

Booking dates Term 1 & 2

   Monday 9 February - Friday 27 February 2026 - note this is a shorter borrowing period due to the short length of Term 1 
   Thursday 12 March - Wednesday 1 April 2026
   Thursday 30 April - Friday 22 May 2026
   Thursday 4 June - Friday 26 June 2026

Details

This box includes books, objects, and information sheets designed to introduce ANZAC history to young learners in an engaging and age-appropriate way.

The box contains dress-up items, including a Red Cross apron, two army hats, and replica medals for hands-on exploration. It also includes four ANZAC-themed picture books: Message in a Sock by Kaye Baillie, ANZAC Ted by Belinda Landsberry, Alfred’s War by Rachel Bin Salleh, and My Grandad Marches on ANZAC Day by Catriona Hoy and Benjamin Johnson.

The value of museums in a box

Historical objects have tremendous value as a starting point for historical investigation. The opportunity to handle and use physical objects stimulates curiosity and can add to first-hand knowledge about technology and tools and their contexts. They can tell us a great deal about how people lived in the past and provide insights into how the design and use of past tools and technology connect to how we live today. When guided effectively, this type of investigation can lead to critical thinking, hypothesizing and the development of key historical skills. An object investigation can be a rich source of wonder and provide new perspectives on the world around us.

This box has been created in response to increased demand from Early Learning Centres and Day cares.