Cultural Resources

Fair Trade Australian Indigenous Food Set 15pc

SIC160

$195.45  (Ex GST)

$224.77 (Incl GST)
- +

Fair Trade Australian Indigenous Food Set

The Fair Trade Australian Indigenous Food Set is a beautifully handcrafted collection of fabric food items representing traditional Indigenous Australian bush tucker. This set includes a variety of native foods such as three crayfish (15cm), three honey ants (7cm), two Coolamons (12cm), one bush banana (15cm), one finger lime (11cm), one quandong (7cm), three witchetty grubs, and one native tamarind (7cm). Additionally, the set includes four hand-woven dilly bags (13cm x 13cm), traditionally used for gathering food. Teaching notes are also provided to support learning about Indigenous Australian food practices, sustainability, and culture.

Handmade under Fair Trade conditions in Kolkata, India, this ethically crafted set ensures fair wages and sustainable employment for artisans while offering children a tactile and engaging way to explore traditional Australian foods. This set is perfect for role-playing activities, fostering curiosity about Indigenous culture, and promoting discussions on traditional food sources and sustainability.

Educational Benefits:

  • Introduces children to Indigenous Australian bush foods and traditional food practices.
  • Encourages role-play and storytelling, enhancing social and language skills.
  • Supports discussions on sustainability and Indigenous land management practices.
  • Promotes cultural awareness and appreciation of First Nations traditions.

Classroom Ideas:

  • Use in role-play kitchens or dramatic play areas to explore traditional Indigenous foods.
  • Incorporate into lessons on bush tucker, sustainability, and traditional land care.
  • Encourage students to compare Indigenous food sources with modern food production.
  • Discuss the significance of dilly bags and their use in traditional food gathering.

Safety & Information:

  • Recommended for ages 3+ years.
  • Includes 13 handcrafted fabric food pieces and four woven dilly bags.
  • Handmade under Fair Trade conditions in India.
  • Each piece is unique, with variations in design and size due to its handcrafted nature.

 

MTA Teachers Resource Catalogue Page: 693

MTA Early Years Catalogue Page: 527

Found this product in other categories:

Interests Australia

TE WHARIKI STRANDS Te Whariki Strand 3 Respect & inclusivity of genders, capabilities & ethnicity

TE WHARIKI STRANDS Te Whariki Strand 3 Confidence that their family background is viewed positively

Interests Harmony Day

Product Categories Cultural Resources Aboriginal & Indigenous Resources

Product Categories Cultural Resources Fair Trade Resources

Product Categories Cultural Resources Multicultural Dolls

Product Categories Cultural Resources Multicultural Food