Alphabet Rainbow Serpent Indigenous Rug

  • Stunning Aboriginal art Rainbow Serpent Dreaming design — a culturally rich teaching tool.
  • Full Australian alphabet integrated into the artwork — emergent literacy meets cultural learning.
  • Embeds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives — NQF Quality Areas 3 and 6.
  • Soft luxurious pile with non-slip backing — fit for purpose for group time and quiet reading.
  • Supports EYLF Outcomes 1, 2, 4 and 5 — identity, world, confident learners and communicators.
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Alphabet Rainbow Serpent Indigenous classroom rug — soft luxury pile featuring Aboriginal art and full Australian alphabet, for early childhood classrooms. Ages 3+
$519.92

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SKU: RUG001
Description

Two big ideas, one beautiful rug. The Alphabet Rainbow Serpent Rug weaves the Dreaming story of the Rainbow Serpent — a sacred Creator being across many Aboriginal nations — together with the full Australian alphabet, giving you a literacy provocation and a cultural teaching tool in the same 3m x 2m space. Children sit, trace letters, retell stories and connect to Country, all while you tick off EYLF Outcomes 1, 2, 4 and 5 and embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into every-day practice — exactly the cultural responsiveness assessors look for under NQF Quality Areas 3 and 6.

About the design.

The Rainbow Serpent is one of the most widely shared and recognised Dreaming stories in Aboriginal culture — a Creator being said to have shaped the rivers, mountains and waterways of this land. Pairing this story with the alphabet creates a daily, hands-on connection between Australian First Nations storytelling and emergent literacy, supporting children to learn and use Aboriginal names for the land and become effective communicators.

Specifications

SKU: RUG001
Size: 3m x 2m, rectangular
Pile: soft, luxurious plush pile — comfortable for extended sitting time
Backing: non-slip
Edges: heavy-duty overlocked
Designed for heavy-traffic classroom areas
Indoor use

Features

Stunning Aboriginal art Rainbow Serpent design integrated with the full Australian alphabet on a 3m x 2m rectangular rug. Soft luxurious pile, non-slip backing and overlocked edges built for busy classroom traffic. A dual literacy and cultural resource supporting EYLF Outcomes 1, 2, 4 and 5.

Recommended Age

3+ (suitable for all early years and primary settings)

Shipping

Most orders dispatch within 1–3 business days. You'll receive a tracking link by email as soon as your order is on its way.

During busy times (EOFY, Black Friday, end of term), dispatch may take longer than usual. We'll always get your order to you as quickly as we can.

Ordering for a Centre or School?

If you are an Australian School or Early Learning Centre and require an invoice prior to payment, simply select "Pay by Invoice' at checkout and we will email you an invoice for payment prior to shipping your order.

EYLF Learning Outcomes

Belonging, Being & Becoming — V2.0, 2022

Outcome 1 Strong Sense of Identity
Outcome 2 Connected with Their World
Outcome 4 Confident and Involved Learners
Outcome 5 Effective Communicators
Supports NQS Quality Areas 1, 2 & 6

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Answers for Busy Educators
Most orders ship within approximately 2–5 business days, so you can get your learning space set up quickly.
All our classroom furniture is proudly made in Sydney, Australia, ensuring consistent quality, ethical production, and designs tailored specifically for Australian early learning environments.
Not at all — each piece comes with clear instructions and all required screws. Most products take only 5–10 minutes to assemble with basic tools.
Our furniture is made from heavy-duty birch plywood with a waterproof, scratch-resistant finish, designed to handle the daily demands of busy classrooms.
Yes — we use natural, low-toxicity materials that prioritise safety while still being extremely durable and long-lasting.

Acknowledgement of Country

"In the spirit of reconciliation, Education National acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today"