The Australian Animals - Set of 9 features a beautifully detailed assortment of native Australian animals, each painted in authentic colours to reflect the true beauty of the Australian fauna. This set is perfect for introducing children to local wildlife and is an excellent classroom aid for early learning. Encourages exploration and learning about Australian animals in an engaging, hands-on way. Exploratory play with these animals fosters creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving skills. Children can use the animals for imaginative play, creating their own stories and environments while improving their language, communication, and social skills.
The set encourages children to work together, building teamwork and cooperative skills, while helping them develop perseverance as they explore new ways of playing. As children engage in this type of investigative play, they become more confident and develop a stronger sense of identity.
The set includes:
Dingo (9cm tall)
Wombat (10cm long)
Koala (8cm tall)
Echidna (9cm long)
Tasmanian devil (13cm long)
Kangaroo (18cm long)
Crocodile (14cm long)
Platypus (9cm long)
Leadbeater’s possum (8cm long)
Educational Benefits:
Teaches children about Australian wildlife and animals
Encourages exploratory and inquiry-based learning
Promotes creativity, imagination, and problem-solving
Enhances language development and social skills through role play
Classroom & Play Ideas:
Create an Australian animal habitat or zoo and encourage children to organise and care for the animals.
Use the animals for storytelling, where children can make up their own adventures involving the animals.
Incorporate the animals into science lessons to teach children about different species and their characteristics.
The Australian Animals - Set of 9 is a fantastic resource for encouraging inquiry-based learning and fostering creativity, helping children develop a deeper understanding of the world around them while having fun.
Age Range: 3+ years