Animal Wisdom Cards

Animal Wisdom Cards

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Animal Wisdom Cards
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Animal Wisdom Cards

Animal Wisdom Cards

$21.95 $24.95

Reconnect children with self, story and Country through the wisdom of Australian animals.

Animal Wisdom Cards are a strengths-based wellbeing resource for children aged 8–12. Each card features an Australian animal as teacher, offering a culturally grounded lesson about qualities such as courage, connection, rest, resilience and responsibility.

Why you'll love them:

• Designed for children aged 8–12
• Uses Australian animals to explore wellbeing and personal growth
• Includes reflection and yarning prompts
• Supports emotional intelligence and self-awareness
• Encourages conversations about identity, belonging and resilience
• Can be used in classrooms, homes, counselling spaces and cultural programs
• Suitable for morning routines, circle time, reflection journals and restorative practices

A thoughtful First Nations wellbeing resource for educators, families and wellbeing professionals wanting to create meaningful conversations with young people through animals, story and connection to Country.

Product details

Product: Animal Wisdom Cards
Age: 8–12 years
Type: Wellbeing and reflection card deck
Includes: Animal lessons and reflection/yarning prompts
Use: Wellbeing, classroom reflection, yarning and cultural learning
Suitable for: Primary and Middle School

Frequently asked questions

What are the Animal Wisdom Cards designed to support?
They are a wellbeing tool for children aged 8–12, using Australian animals as teachers to explore identity, emotion, growth, courage, connection, rest, resilience and responsibility.
What is included on the Animal Wisdom Cards?
Each animal card includes a culturally grounded lesson based on the animal's behaviour or ecological role, along with reflection and yarning prompts for age-appropriate conversation.
Where can Animal Wisdom Cards be used?
They are designed for classrooms, homes, counselling spaces and cultural programs, including morning routines, circle time, reflection journals and restorative practices.
How do Animal Wisdom Cards connect wellbeing and culture?
The cards are rooted in Indigenous Ways of Knowing and use relationships with animals and Country to support emotional intelligence, self-awareness, belonging and reflection.
What are some deeper ways to use Animal Wisdom Cards?
Invite students to journal about an animal's lesson, connect it to a personal strength or challenge, research the animal's ecological role, or use a card as the focus for a wellbeing or restorative conversation.

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