Gathering and Bushfoods Story Stones 13pcs

Bring Aboriginal culture, storytelling, and sensory learning into the classroom with this beautifully crafted Gathering and Bushfoods Story Stones Set. Designed by a local Nyungar artist, these engraved stones feature traditional Aboriginal symbols representing gathering, bushfoods, and connection to Country.

Each set includes 12 hand-carved story stones engraved with Indigenous symbols, plus 1 additional hand-painted stone, offering educators a meaningful and tactile way to introduce children to the traditions of gathering bush tucker. A fact sheet explaining the symbols is included to support cultural understanding and guide storytelling activities.

Perfect for literacy corners, cultural learning experiences, and sensory play, these stones help children explore storytelling, symbolic communication, and Aboriginal perspectives through hands-on learning.

The stones come neatly stored in a hand-woven dilly bag, making them easy to organise and perfect for classroom use.

Why Educators Love Them

• Introduces children to Aboriginal symbols connected to gathering and bushfoods
• Supports storytelling, oral language development, and cultural learning
• Tactile resource ideal for sensory play and investigation
• Designed by a local Nyungar artist for authentic cultural representation
• Includes fact sheet to support understanding of each symbol

How to Use Them

• Use during storytelling sessions about bush tucker and life on Country
• Add to literacy corners to inspire narrative and imaginative play
• Pair with Aboriginal culture books to enhance understanding
• Use as rubbing stones in creative art activities
• Encourage discussions about traditional gathering practices and cultural knowledge

Details

• Set of 13 story stones (12 engraved + 1 hand-painted)
• Designed by a local Nyungar artist
• Includes fact sheet explaining Aboriginal symbols
• Hand-woven dilly bag included for storage
• Stone size: approx. 7cm H x 4.5cm W
• Durable natural stones suitable for classroom use
• Suitable for ages 3+