Cleanup Australia Game

Make environmental education interactive and meaningful with the Cleanup Australia Game, a fun and educational four-player board game designed for classrooms and early learning centres. Proudly Australian Made using sustainably sourced Australian timber, this engaging resource introduces children to real-world sustainability concepts through play.

Players roll the dice and move around the board, “cleaning up” as they go. Along the way, children learn about different types of waste including rubbish, compost, recycling and worm food. If they land on a space with an item to dispose of, they move forward and place it in the correct bin. If they land on litter left on the ground, they move backwards before sorting it correctly. Helpful environmentally friendly tips featured throughout the board reinforce positive habits and responsible choices.

Through decision-making, classification and discussion, this game supports the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) by encouraging children to develop environmental responsibility, critical thinking and cooperative play skills. It transforms sustainability learning into an active and memorable classroom experience.

Why Educators Love It:

• Australian Made from sustainably sourced timber

• Reinforces recycling, composting and waste sorting concepts

• Encourages environmental awareness and responsibility

• Supports EYLF outcomes through play-based learning

• Promotes teamwork, turn-taking and communication

• Durable wooden construction for repeated classroom use

How to Use It:

• Use during sustainability or environmental themed units

• Incorporate into STEM or inquiry-based learning rotations

• Encourage children to explain their sorting decisions

• Pair with recycling games or sustainability big books

• Use as part of a classroom “Keep Australia Clean” focus

EYLF Learning Outcomes Supported:

Outcome 2 – Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Children develop an understanding of environmental responsibility and sustainable practices.

Outcome 3 – Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Supports social development through cooperative play and shared problem-solving.

Outcome 4 – Children are confident and involved learners
Encourages inquiry, classification and decision-making skills.

Outcome 5 – Children are effective communicators
Promotes discussion, explanation and collaborative learning.

Details:

• 4 player board game

• Includes dice and sorting components

• Teaches rubbish, recycling, compost and worm food categories

• Wooden game box measures approx. 40cm x 40cm x 5cm

• Proudly Australian Made using sustainably sourced Australian timber

• Suitable for ages 3+