Hunting and Tracking Story Stones 13pcs

Bring Aboriginal culture, storytelling, and discovery into the classroom with this engaging Hunting and Tracking Story Stones Set. Designed by a local Nyungar artist, these engraved stones feature traditional Aboriginal symbols representing hunting, animal tracks, and life on Country.

Each set includes 12 hand-carved story stones engraved with Indigenous symbols, plus 1 additional hand-painted stone, giving educators a versatile resource to explore themes of tracking animals, hunting practices, and traditional knowledge. A fact sheet explaining each symbol is included to help guide discussions and deepen understanding of the meanings behind the artwork.

Perfect for literacy activities, cultural learning, and sensory exploration, these stones encourage children to create stories, interpret symbols, and learn about Aboriginal perspectives through hands-on play.

The stones are stored in a hand-woven dilly bag, making them easy to organise and ideal for classroom or learning centre use.

Why Educators Love Them

• Introduces children to Aboriginal symbols connected to hunting and tracking
• Encourages storytelling, imagination, and oral language development
• Supports learning about animals, tracks, and life on Country
• 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 hunting, animals, and tracking
• Pair with books about Aboriginal culture and life on Country
• Encourage children to create their own stories using the symbols
• Use as tactile prompts for literacy and language activities
• Add to sensory or small-world play areas to inspire cultural exploration

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+