Natural disasters

Natural disasters can cause loss of life and damage to property. Children who have personally experienced a disaster may need extra support from their early childhood education service.

Natural disasters are also visually striking. Children may show interest after seeing them in the media.

Learning opportunities

Explore types of natural disasters

Children can learn about different types of natural disasters:

Avalanches, bush fires, drought, earthquakes, extreme winds, floods, heatwaves, landslides, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions.