Decorate your Own Rainbow Serpent Kit

The Rainbow Serpent is a powerful and important figure in many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Often described as a creator spirit, it is connected to the land, water, and life itself - shaping landscapes, forming rivers, and representing renewal, connection, and the cycle of life.

This creative activity invites children to explore colour, storytelling, and cultural learning by designing their own inspired version of a rainbow serpent.

Each soft, bendable white snake plush acts as a blank canvas, ready to be transformed using vibrant tie-dye sprays. Children can experiment with blending colours and patterns to create a unique design, encouraging personal expression while engaging with meaningful themes.

Perfect for NAIDOC Week, classroom learning, and group activities, this kit supports respectful exploration of Indigenous perspectives through creativity and discussion.

What’s Included:

• White bendable snake plush (pre-stuffed, ready to decorate)
• 3 x share-packs of Tie-Dye Spray Kits per 10 snakes
• Soft, poseable design for display once completed

Important Note:
This is a creative craft activity inspired by the idea of the Rainbow Serpent. Each child creates their own individual interpretation, rather than replicating any specific cultural artwork or story.

Why It’s Great for Learning:

• Encourages creative expression and imaginative storytelling
• Supports exploration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives
• Promotes discussion around connection to land, water, and culture
• Ideal for classrooms, OSHC, and NAIDOC Week programs

This activity is a meaningful way to combine art, creativity, and cultural awareness - with every creation as unique as the child who makes it.

*Prefer just the snake on its own? You can also purchase it separately without the decorating materials HERE.