Tracks on Country Textured Roller Set

4 x textured dough rollers – Goanna Tracks, Kangaroo & Emu Tracks, Crab Tracks, Turtle Journey. All made from durable, eco-friendly PLA. Length: 10cm and Width: 3.5cm

Bring the movement and stories of native animals into your learning environment with the Tracks on Country Textured Roller Set. This engaging set encourages children to explore Aboriginal perspectives through sensory play and creative discovery.

Children roll through dough, clay, sand, or kinetic sand to uncover detailed animal track patterns. Each roller sparks curiosity, storytelling, and imaginative learning.

Stories on the Rollers :

• The Goanna Tracks roller explores movement, survival, and connection to land.
• Kangaroo and Emu Tracks encourage conversations about journeys, balance, and direction across Country
• Crab Tracks introduce coastal environments and life near waterways.
• Turtle Journey highlights marine pathways and the life cycle of ocean animals.

Use this set daily in childcare settings for sensory trays, playdough invitations, and storytelling activities. Children strengthen fine motor skills while rolling, pressing, and creating patterns.

Educators encourage children to follow tracks, invent stories, and discuss where animals travel. These activities build language, confidence, and observation skills through play.
Pair with Aboriginal Symbol Cards, Felt Hands of the World, and NAIDOC Yarning Cards for extended NAIDOC learning experiences. Add Friendship Colours Creative Clay for extra tactile fun.

Why Educators Love Textured Rollers:

• Includes four detailed animal track rollers
• Encourages storytelling and imaginative thinking
• Supports sensory and tactile exploration
• Builds fine motor skills and coordination
• Introduces native animal habitats and movement
• Perfect for NAIDOC Week and everyday learning
• Durable and easy for small hands to use

Learning Outcomes Supported:

• Explores animal tracks and Australian habitats
• Encourages sequencing and storytelling skills
• Supports sensory development through tactile play
• Builds observation and inquiry skills
• Promotes discussions about caring for Country

Aligned With:
EYLF Outcomes 2 & 4 (Connection to the world and confident learners)
Australian Curriculum – Science & HASS
Cross-Curriculum Priority: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures