Handcrafted Felt Witchetty Grub – A Cultural Learning Resource 🐛
Introduce children to Australia’s rich Indigenous culture with this handcrafted felt Witchetty Grub, a valuable resource for embedding First Nations perspectives into learning environments. Designed to support cultural appreciation and understanding, this resource helps educators explore bush tucker traditions, Dreamtime stories, and the significance of Aboriginal food practices.
🌿 Why Educators & Parents Love This Resource:
✔ Supports cultural education – aligned with the National Quality Standard (NQS)
✔ Encourages hands-on learning – explore bush tucker, life cycles & Dreamtime stories
✔ Enhances sensory & role-play experiences – perfect for home corner & dramatic play
✔ Handmade & unique – celebrating traditional knowledge through craft
🧩 Ways to Use in Learning Environments:
🔹 Bush tucker exploration – introduce traditional Aboriginal foods & sustainability practices
🔹 Life cycle studies – connect with butterfly & moth life cycle learning
🔹 Dreamtime storytelling – explore the Witchetty Grub’s role in cultural stories & totems
🔹 Nature-based play – create a ‘Bardi’ hunt by hiding the grub in plants for children to collect
📏 Product Details:
- Handmade from felt – each piece is unique
- Designed for interactive, sensory-based learning
- Dimensions & design may vary due to handmade nature
Now available at Growing Kind, this Felt Witchetty Grub is an engaging, culturally significant resource that fosters connection to Country, sustainability, and Indigenous knowledge in early learning settings. 🌏✨
About Awe and Wonder (the maker):
Awe and Wonder is a brand dedicated to naturalistic play and experiential learning, offering toys and resources that inspire creativity and sensory exploration. Their carefully curated collection is designed to maximise play potential while promoting meaningful learning experiences for children.
What sets Awe and Wonder apart is their commitment to sustainability and ethical practices. Many of their products are sourced from developing countries, ensuring they are both fair-trade and environmentally friendly. Additionally, all of their Indigenous resources are authentic, providing culturally rich and respectful learning opportunities.
If you’re searching for high-quality, eco-friendly toys that support sensory, imaginative, and educational play, Awe and Wonder is your go-to brand. Start exploring their collection today to give your children the gift of meaningful and naturalistic play!
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