Bush Foods Snap

RICA236

$44.45  (Ex GST)

$51.12 (Incl GST)

The Bush Foods Snap game is an engaging and educational card game that introduces children to Australian native bush foods and their cultural significance. Aboriginal people have been harvesting and caring for the Australian landscape for thousands of years, with bush foods playing a crucial role in nutrition, medicine, and cultural traditions.

This versatile card set can be played as both Snap and Memory, helping children learn to recognise and match bush food plants while developing memory and cognitive skills. Each card features vibrant images of native bush foods, offering a fun and interactive way to explore Indigenous knowledge and sustainability practices.

Why this game is beneficial for educational use:

  • Encourages learning about Australian native plants and their uses.
  • Promotes memory and cognitive development through play.
  • Supports cultural awareness by highlighting Aboriginal food knowledge.
  • Introduces sustainability and environmental learning.
  • Provides an interactive and engaging way to explore Indigenous heritage.

Classroom ideas for incorporating the Bush Foods Snap game:

  • Use in science lessons about native Australian plants and ecosystems.
  • Pair with cooking activities using bush food ingredients.
  • Encourage students to research and present on the significance of each plant.
  • Display the cards as a visual learning tool in the classroom.
  • Facilitate discussions on traditional and sustainable food practices.

Set Includes:

  • 40 cards (4 sets of 10 different bush foods)
  • Card images include:
    • Bunya Nut
    • Quandong
    • Riberry
    • Wattleseed
    • Pigface
    • Bush Tomato
    • Finger Lime
    • Kakadu Plum
    • Macadamia
    • Saltbush

Product Details:

  • Card size: 7.5cm x 10.5cm
  • Material: Gloss laminate for durability
  • Designed by: Mirii Designs
  • Age recommendation: 3+ years

MTA Teachers Resource Catalogue Page: 695

MTA Early Years Catalogue Page: 528