Torres Strait Flag Puzzle

Introduce children to the Torres Strait Islander Flag with this hand-painted, 12-piece wooden puzzle. As children match colours and shapes to complete the flag, they practise fine motor skills and hand–eye coordination. The finished puzzle gives educators a starting point for talking about the flag and its significance to Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Handcrafted in Sydney from sustainably sourced Australian timber, the puzzle comes with a wooden tray that keeps the pieces together between activities.

Why Educators Love It

• The 12-piece design suits independent play, partner work and small-group activities.

• Picking up, turning and placing each piece helps children practise controlled hand movements.

• Looking for visual clues and trying different pieces encourages concentration, problem-solving and persistence.

• The completed flag can be used as a visual reference in classroom discussions about identity and belonging.

How to Use It

• Invite children to look at the completed flag before taking the puzzle apart. Ask what colours and shapes they notice.

• Encourage children to explain how they worked out where a piece belonged, or pair them up to take turns placing pieces.

• Pair the puzzle with a Torres Strait Islander-led resource to explore the flag’s meaning and significance.

EYLF Connections

• Outcome 2 – Children are connected with and contribute to their world. Children build awareness of the Torres Strait Islander Flag and its significance through guided discussion.

• Outcome 4 – Children are confident and involved learners. Children use visual clues, test ideas and persist as they work out where pieces fit.

• Outcome 5 – Children are effective communicators. Children describe what they notice and explain how they solved parts of the puzzle.

Product Details

• Includes 1 hand-painted wooden puzzle with 12 pieces and a wooden storage tray

• Dimensions 34 × 24 × 1 cm

• Weight 0.6 kg

• Material Sustainably sourced Australian timber

• Made in Australia Handcrafted in Sydney, NSW

• Recommended age 3 years and over