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