Description

Set of 6 fabric finger puppets

Includes: grandfather, grandmother, mother, father, brother and sister

Size of each puppet: 4cm x 7cm

Finger puppets are an incredible tool for engaging kids in play, learning, and emotional expression. They’re small, portable, and can be used in a variety of ways, from storytelling to social-emotional learning.

Here are a few ways to use finger puppets with kids:

1. Emotional Expression & Processing

• Puppets can help children express feelings they might struggle to verbalize.
• Kids can project emotions onto the puppet, making it easier to talk about fears, worries, or experiences.
• Therapists, parents, or teachers can use puppets to model coping strategies for big emotions.

2. Storytelling & Creativity

• Kids can create their own puppet shows, which encourages creativity, problem-solving, and communication.
• You can use puppets to bring books and stories to life, making them more interactive.
• Retelling familiar stories with puppets helps with comprehension and recall.

3. Social Skills & Conflict Resolution

• Puppets can be used to act out common social situations, teaching skills like sharing, taking turns, and apologizing.
• Kids can practice conversations and problem-solving through role-play.

4. Teaching Concepts & Learning

• Puppets can be used to introduce new topics in a fun and engaging way (e.g., counting, letters, emotions, or hygiene habits).
• A puppet “asking” a child for help (e.g., “Can you show me how to count to 10?”) makes learning feel like a game.

5. Comfort & Connection

• Some kids feel more comfortable talking to or through a puppet than directly to an adult.
• Puppets can be a transitional object for children who need extra support in new or challenging environments.