{"product_id":"aboriginal-art-sea-creatures-dreaming-puzzle-set","title":"Aboriginal Art Sea Creatures Dreaming Puzzle Set of 4","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore sea creatures through the artwork of Rhea Blair-Kearins with this set of four handcrafted wooden puzzles. Each puzzle has 12 pieces, giving children opportunities to practise hand–eye coordination, spatial awareness and problem-solving as they piece together the illustrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Educators Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour different illustrations encourage children to look closely and compare colours, shapes and patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 12-piece format suits independent puzzling, partner work and small-group activities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtwork by a named Aboriginal artist gives educators a starting point for introducing children to her work and the cultural influences she shares through it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted in Sydney from sustainably sourced timber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet the Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhea Blair-Kearins is a proud Gumbaynggirr woman who grew up on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. Her mother, also an artist, taught her painting techniques and shared stories with her from a young age. Rhea draws on her Aboriginal culture to share stories through her art. The set comes with a certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet out one puzzle at a time and invite children to look for matching colours, lines and shapes as they work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce the puzzles are complete, compare the sea creatures and talk about what children notice in each illustration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduce Rhea by name and share her artist story as part of a group discussion about how artists share stories through their work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEYLF Connections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutcome 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Children encounter artwork by a Gumbaynggirr artist and learn about the cultural influences she shares through her art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutcome 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Children develop persistence and problem-solving skills as they test where pieces fit and try different approaches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4 wooden puzzles with 12 pieces each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 38 × 28 × 1 cm per puzzle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sustainably sourced timber harvested under FSC-certified standards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handcrafted in Sydney, NSW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Education National","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50941880926273,"sku":"45521","price":197.89,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/4727\/0209\/files\/Aboriginal_Art_Sea_Creatures_Dreaming_Puzzle_Set_of_4.webp?v=1793927746","url":"https:\/\/edu-21.com.au\/products\/aboriginal-art-sea-creatures-dreaming-puzzle-set","provider":"Edu-21","version":"1.0","type":"link"}