Fair Trade Aboriginal Ceremony Matching Game

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Description

The Fair Trade Aboriginal Ceremony Matching Game is an engaging educational resource that introduces children to significant Aboriginal symbols through a fun and interactive matching activity. This set includes 12 padded fabric pieces, each embroidered with ceremonial Aboriginal symbols, such as a meeting place, boomerangs, clap sticks, a woman sitting, a man sitting, and a didgeridoo. Designed by Gerald McGregor, a proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artist from the Gunnadaleedie tribe, this game is a wonderful way to encourage cultural understanding while developing children's cognitive and fine motor skills.

Handmade under Fair Trade conditions in Kolkata, India, this ethically crafted set ensures that artisans receive fair wages and sustainable employment. The game also includes a drawstring bag (27cm x 32cm) for convenient storage. Through play, children can explore the meaning of each symbol, enhancing their knowledge of Aboriginal traditions and ceremonies.

Educational Benefits:

Introduces children to Aboriginal symbols and their cultural significance.
Enhances memory and cognitive skills through interactive matching activities.
Develops fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Encourages discussions on Aboriginal traditions and ceremonial practices.

Classroom Ideas:

Use as a group activity to encourage collaboration and discussion on Aboriginal culture.
Incorporate into NAIDOC Week or Reconciliation Week lesson plans.
Have children research the meaning of each symbol and present their findings.
Create storytelling sessions where students use the symbols to craft their own narratives.

Safety & Information:

Recommended for ages 3+ years.
Set includes 12 padded fabric pieces with embroidered Aboriginal symbols.
Each piece measures 9cm (W) x 5cm (D) x 11cm (H).
Comes with a 27cm x 32cm drawstring storage bag.
Handmade under Fair Trade conditions in India.

MTA Teachers Resource Catalogue Page: 696

MTA Early Years Catalogue Page: 532

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