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SKU: 2100

Coolamon Sensory Tray

$48.00

Invite culture, care, and connection into your learning space with our Coolamon Sensory Tray, thoughtfully designed to honour the traditional role of the coolamon in Aboriginal life — a vessel used for carrying, gathering, and nurturing across generations.

Featuring authentic Aboriginal artwork by Leah Cummins, a proud First Nations artist, this sensory tray is crafted from eco-friendly, biodegradable PLA, making it a sustainable, child-safe resource that is kind to Country.

Available in two considered colourways to suit different learning environments:

Traditional Ochre Colours — inspired by the earthy tones of Country and cultural practice
Bright Colours — a contemporary, vibrant option that still respects cultural meaning

Designed for open-ended sensory play, the Coolamon Sensory Tray can be used with sand, rice, water beads, slime, or natural loose parts. As children scoop, pour, and explore, they are supported to engage in meaningful play while learning about Aboriginal perspectives and the cultural significance of the coolamon in everyday life.

Colour

Clear

Description

Why You’ll Love It:

30cm length.
Made from earth friendly, biodegradable eco-PLA.
Aboriginal designed, made and owned.
Encourages sensory exploration and imaginative play.
Embeds Aboriginal culture & perspectives into play-based learning
Designed for classrooms, therapy settings, and home learning.

Educational Benefits:

Teaches respect for Aboriginal traditions and tools, like the Coolamon.
Builds cultural literacy and awareness in young learners.
Supports imaginative play & creativity.
Aligns with EYLF, Australian Curriculum, and inclusive teaching practices.

Care Instructions:

Hand wash only to maintain quality.
Ensure thorough drying before storage.
Keep out of heat and direct sunlight to preserve material integrity.

About the Artist

Leah Cummins is a proud Mayi woman from North Western Queensland. Mayi-Kulan from her Father and Kalkadoon from her Mother. She paints stories of strength for women and children, love of the land and all of her people. Leah is passionate about sharing her love of art and the interpretation of empowerment of her people. She shares her art with love and harmony.

Additional information

Weight	.23 kg
Dimensions	15 × 15 × 15 cm
Colour	Ochre, Brights

Digital Resources

Purchase of this resource entitles the purchaser the right to reproduce pages in limited quantities for single classroom or homeschool use only.

Duplication for a friend, another staff member, entire school/service or commercial purpose without purchase of an additional license is strictly forbidden.

Copying any part of this resource and/or placing it on the internet in any form (even a personal or classroom website/ school server) is a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

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