{"product_id":"torres-strait-islander-artist-puzzle","title":"Torres Strait Islander Artist Puzzle","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece together a scene featuring a Torres Strait Islander artist with this 12-piece wooden jigsaw puzzle. As children turn the pieces, match details and work out where each piece fits, they practise fine motor skills, hand–eye coordination and problem-solving. The completed picture gives educators a starting point for conversations about artists, creativity and Torres Strait Islander culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted in Sydney from sustainably sourced Australian timber, the puzzle comes with its own wooden storage tray. Suitable for children aged 3 and up, it works well as an independent table activity or as a shared puzzle in early learning centres, kindergartens and junior primary classrooms.\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEncourages close observation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as children look for colours, shapes and details that connect neighbouring pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports patience and persistence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as children turn a piece, try a different spot or ask a friend for help.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrings Torres Strait Islander representation into everyday play\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and gives children a reason to talk about the person in the picture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeeps the pieces together\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a wooden tray for easy pack-up and storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003eInvite children to work in pairs and take turns explaining the clues they used to find a match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLook at the completed image together. Ask children what they notice about the artist and what questions they would like to ask them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair the puzzle with a book or video by a Torres Strait Islander artist so children can hear an artist describe their work in their own words.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEYLF Outcomes Supported\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutcome 1 – Children have a strong sense of identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Invite children to share the kinds of art they enjoy making and what inspires their own creations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutcome 3 – Children have a strong sense of wellbeing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Practise pausing, trying another approach and asking for support when a piece is tricky to place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutcome 5 – Children are effective communicators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Describe what they see, ask questions and explain how they worked out where a piece belonged.\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 one 12-piece wooden jigsaw puzzle with a wooden storage tray\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 Australian timber\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 and handcrafted in Sydney\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 34 × 24 × 1 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.6 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3 years and up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Education National","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50941472079937,"sku":"45516","price":54.89,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/4727\/0209\/files\/E09EDAF3-1675-4AD9-9D76-7DA0F9C212DC.webp?v=1793923166","url":"https:\/\/edu-21.com.au\/products\/torres-strait-islander-artist-puzzle","provider":"Edu-21","version":"1.0","type":"link"}