For Early Childhood Educators & Classroom Teachers
Your classroom deserves authentic culture — not a poster on a wall.
The Yarning Oval Rug transforms group time into a meaningful, culturally rich experience. Designed for educators. Created by a proud First Nations artist.
Beautiful. Durable. Completely classroom-ready.
You want to honour First Nations culture in your classroom. But most resources feel tokenistic.
Printed posters fade. Plastic decorations gather dust. Children can tell the difference between something thrown on a wall and something that means something.
You need a resource that earns its place — every single day.
Group time lacks intention
Without a dedicated gathering space, circle time drifts. Children fidget. There's no sense of 'this is our special space.'
Generic resources don't feel genuine
Educators know mass-produced Aboriginal-style decor doesn't serve your children or respect the culture you're trying to honour.
Hard to evidence EYLF cultural outcomes
Programming around cultural identity requires tangible, embedded resources — not just a unit plan pulled out once a year.
A gathering space that does the teaching for you — every single day.
The Yarning Oval Rug is more than floor covering. It's a permanent invitation — a space children recognise as meaningful, safe, and theirs.
Place it in your room and watch the culture shift. Children gather with intention. Stories get shared. Cultural learning becomes embedded in your daily rhythm.
- 3.1m × 2.1m oval — seats a full class comfortably
- Deep plush nylon pile, soft for extended sitting
- Heavy-duty overlocked edges built for high-traffic rooms
- Non-slip TPR rubber backing — safe on any floor
- Authentic Aboriginal artwork — not mass-produced design
- Supports EYLF Outcome 2: Connectedness to community & culture
Authentic Art
Original artwork by Kiz Costelloe — Mandandanji and Noonuccal woman — created specifically for classroom yarning spaces.
Classroom Engineered
Deep plush pile. Overlocked edges. Non-slip TPR backing. Built to handle daily use across the full school year and beyond.
Certificate of Authenticity
Every rug ships with the artist's certificate — a resource you can share with children and display with pride.
Ready to Ship
In stock. Ships the next business day. Order today and it's on its way to your classroom tomorrow.
Kiz Costelloe — artwork that carries real story.
Kiz is a proud Mandandanji and Noonuccal woman, born and raised in Rockhampton, Queensland. Her elders are her greatest inspiration, and through her art she carries forward her uncle's legacy.
She has spent years using art and culture to build confidence in people of all ages. Her work isn't decoration. It's an invitation into Country, community, and connection.
Kiz Costelloe · Mandandanji & Noonuccal
Loved by teachers across Australia
"This rug has completely transformed our group time. The children immediately understood it was special. We use it every morning and it anchors our whole day."
"I've been looking for something like this for years. The quality is incredible and the artist's certificate means I can actually teach with it — not just display it. Worth every cent."
"Our director asked what changed in our room — the children were more settled and engaged in yarning time. The rug creates a real sense of place."
These children will carry this their whole lives.
The moment a child sits in a yarning circle, they learn something no worksheet can teach — that their voice matters, that listening is a form of respect, and that culture is alive and present in their everyday world.
For First Nations children, it's a mirror that says your culture belongs here. For every child, it's a window into the oldest living culture on Earth — not as history, but as something real and woven into their daily life.
That's not a decoration. That's an education that lasts.
Ready to bring genuine culture into your classroom?
The Yarning Oval Rug is in stock and ships the next business day. Backed by a certificate of authenticity and built to last the life of your classroom.
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