Felt Wombat Stew Play Set

Bring storytime to life with the Felt "Wombat Stew" Billy Can and Small Parts Play Set, a beautifully handcrafted resource inspired by the cherished Australian children's book Wombat Stew. This interactive set is designed to enrich reading experiences and support sensory exploration, making it a valuable addition to literacy and play-based learning environments. Children can engage in hands-on storytelling by acting out scenes from the book using the included felt items: a Billy Can, 2 Splotches of Mud, a Delicate Feather, 5 Buzzing Flies, 3 Crawly Bugs, 2 Gum Leaves, and 2 Gum Pods. Each piece is handmade with care, encouraging tactile interaction and imaginative interpretation of the narrative. This play set supports early literacy through oral storytelling, vocabulary building, and comprehension while fostering a connection to Australian wildlife and cultural storytelling. Its versatile nature makes it suitable for classroom literacy corners, home reading activities, and sensory bins. Whether children are role-playing characters or recreating the infamous wombat stew recipe, this set encourages open-ended play and deep engagement with the story. Please note that the Wombat Stew book is not included.

Educational Benefits

• Encourages retelling and sequencing to support oral language development.
• Enhances fine motor skills through tactile manipulation of small felt parts.
• Promotes cultural awareness and appreciation of Australian wildlife and stories.
• Supports sensory regulation through soft textures and hands-on engagement.

Classroom Ideas

• Use in guided reading sessions to retell the story collaboratively.
• Add to a sensory table with natural materials for multi-sensory exploration.
• Integrate into a dramatic play area to extend imaginative storytelling.
• Pair with a felt board for sequencing activities and visual storytelling prompts.

Information

• Age suitability: 3+ years
• Height of Billy Can: 28cm
• Length of Billy Can: 18cm
• Length of Fly: 2cm
• Weight: 200g