A great set of two outdoor cushions. These large outdoor cushions feature detailed photographic images of Charlie Wicking's paintings. They depict coral trout, and a hibiscus flower surrounded by reef fish, animals, birds and shells. The cushions are made from polyester which is water repellent and fade resistant. Each cushion measures 100cm wide x 100cm deep, and includes a removable cover. These large pillows can be used both indoors and outside and are perfect for creating comfortable play spaces and reading areas. They are excellent for any early childhood or school classroom and are suitable for use in school libraries and open style classrooms. 

Charlie Wicking has been painting approximately since 1999. Charlie is inspired daily by her natural environment, particularly the sea, and this is reflected in her artworks. She loves the area that she lives in, the wonder of the rainforests, the beauty of the sea and the harshness of the earth when nature is at its hottest. Charlie has a colourful and vibrant style and is a talented artist. Charlie Wicking's real name is Charmaine Marree Baggow and she was born in Mackay, Queensland. The Traditional Custodians of the land here and surrounding districts is the Yuibera, Barada Barna and Widi Tribes. She is a descendant of Aboriginal and South Sea Islander people of that area. Her South Sea Islander family came from the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. Charlie values her Ancestral past and she acknowledges her descendants proudly. "We have to protect the land and sea where we live and play, once it's gone, it's gone. You can't eat or drink money. If we protect country, country will protect and provide for us."

Creating inviting environments is important for any classroom space. Using a variety of textures, fabrics, colours and materials helps to create an environment that is visually appealing and engaging, but also calming and restful. The learning environment should be comfortable and welcoming for children, parents and educators. Young children respond differently, based on the design, the types of resources, and the materials used in each space. An effectively designed classroom has the potential to positively influence all areas of a child's development, including physical, social, emotional and cognitive.

Our range of global and multicultural resources help to support children's learning about their communities, as well as the world in general. These resources aid in the promotion of understanding and acceptance of different cultures, beliefs, languages, families, appearances and lifestyles. As children gain an understanding of their community, they also gain an understanding of themselves. This develops confidence and a sense of identity. Incorporating multicultural resources into play is a great way to introduce these concepts in fun and unobtrusive ways. Play is an important part of early childhood. Play encourages children to learn, develop and grow whilst they have fun. Through play, children can develop important cognitive and physical skills. Play encourages creativity, imagination, perseverance and the development of language and social skills.