Jan 5 / Michelle Raikuna-Jones

Wombat Stew

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Written By: Marcia K Vaughan
Illustrated By: Pamela Lofts
Published By: Ashton Scholastic

In the much loved story of Wombat Stew, we can imagine Kirrily Koala, Elky Elephant and Pikkle Panda watching on as the bush animals bustle about, trying to save their friend Wombat from becoming stew. 

Kirrily reminds us to Be Present and Have and Awareness, just like the animals who listened carefully, noticed what was happening and understood how wombat was feeling.

Elky gently encourages everyone to Be Ready and Engage, much like the characters who devised a clever plan, and worked together to change the dingo's mind.

Pikkle smiles at the playful imagination in the story, showing us how being Mindful and Thoughtful cam guide our choices and help us use creativity for good. 

Through the adventures of Wombat Stew, children discover kindness, learning and thoughtful play, and just like our Kind-e-play friends, can turn even the trickiest situation into a moment of teamwork and care.

Extend the Learning...

Using natural materials, loose parts and some imagination, children can bring out their best cooking pots and spoons and create their own Bush Stew Cafe. Try adding some bowls, natural materials, puppets or plush animals, a blackboard and chalk or paper and crayons to display the menu of the day.

Our Kind-e-play Friends...

Kirrily
Let's be kind by using our eyes, ears and hearts.

What can you see or hear that would be a gentle, kind ingredient?

Elky
Let's be ready to learn.

What job would you like to do next? How can we work together to open our cafe?

Pikkle
Let's be thoughtful when we play.

What could this ingredient mean? How will it help someone feel good? E.g. Feathers might be for softness, sand might be calm, flowers might be care.

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