{"product_id":"torres-strait-islander-flag-puzzle","title":"Torres Strait Flag Puzzle","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduce 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted in Sydney from sustainably sourced Australian timber, the puzzle comes with a wooden tray that keeps the pieces together between activities.\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\u003eThe 12-piece design suits independent play, partner work and small-group activities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicking up, turning and placing each piece helps children practise controlled hand movements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking for visual clues and trying different pieces encourages concentration, problem-solving and persistence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe completed flag can be used as a visual reference in classroom discussions about identity and belonging.\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 look at the completed flag before taking the puzzle apart. Ask what colours and shapes they notice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEncourage children to explain how they worked out where a piece belonged, or pair them up to take turns placing pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair the puzzle with a Torres Strait Islander-led resource to explore the flag’s meaning and significance.\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 – Children are connected with and contribute to their world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Children build awareness of the Torres Strait Islander Flag and its significance through guided discussion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutcome 4 – Children are confident and involved learners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Children use visual clues, test ideas and persist as they work out where pieces fit.\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 Children describe what they notice and explain how they solved parts of the puzzle.\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 1 hand-painted wooden puzzle with 12 pieces and a wooden storage tray\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\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 Handcrafted in Sydney, NSW\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 over\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Education National","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50941804707905,"sku":"45520","price":54.89,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/4727\/0209\/files\/Indigenous-Australia-Flags-Puzzle-set_ef56a345-860c-4a98-9cb6-45d46b6bf1ab.webp?v=1793927285","url":"https:\/\/edu-21.com.au\/products\/torres-strait-islander-flag-puzzle","provider":"Edu-21","version":"1.0","type":"link"}