{"product_id":"torres-strait-islander-opening-coconut-puzzle","title":"Torres Strait Islander Opening Coconut Puzzle","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece together a scene of a Torres Strait Islander opening a coconut with this 12-piece wooden jigsaw puzzle. As children turn the pieces and match details in the picture, they practise fine motor skills, hand–eye coordination and problem-solving. The finished scene gives educators a starting point for conversations about coconuts, food preparation and everyday life in the Torres Strait.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted in Sydney from sustainably sourced Australian timber, the puzzle comes in its own wooden storage tray. Designed for children aged 3 and up, it suits independent play, paired activities and small-group discussions 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 careful observation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as children look for picture details and compare the shapes of pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilds confidence through practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as children try different positions, find a fit and work towards completing the picture.\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 through a scene children can observe and talk about together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePacks away neatly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in its own wooden tray, ready for the next group.\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 explain which clues helped them place a piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLook at the completed picture together. Ask children what they notice about the coconut and what they think they might find inside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair the puzzle with a story or video by a Torres Strait Islander creator to give children a chance to hear about food and daily life from Torres Strait Islander voices.\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 Use the scene to invite children to share familiar foods and food preparation routines from home.\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 taking a pause, asking for help and trying again 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 is happening in the picture, ask questions and explain how pieces fit together.\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 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":50941541711937,"sku":"45517","price":54.89,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/4727\/0209\/files\/AFF9601A-829E-4CF8-8360-BF8B09A36502.webp?v=1793924446","url":"https:\/\/edu-21.com.au\/products\/torres-strait-islander-opening-coconut-puzzle","provider":"Edu-21","version":"1.0","type":"link"}