Eco Buddies Puppet Set with Stand - 14pcs

Puppets can be a useful tool in facilitating conversations with children, giving children a voice, and changing the usual teacher/student dynamic. Without a voice of its own, the puppet may be far less threatening than an adult, encouraging children to share their thoughts and feelings and engage. Children may also be more comfortable engaging in conversations with an adult because the relationship has altered, and they are now engaging through the puppet. Puppets can serve to change the status of the teacher and make them approachable and fun. This may lead to changes in the children's motivation to speak as they are interested in talking to the puppet. The interactions that take place during puppet play have therefore been shown to develop the quality of the learning environment for children and educators, supporting relationships, playfulness and one that allows teachers to learn about the children and their strengths.

Each Eco Buddy Hand Puppet is brought to life with...

• 100% recycled PET Fabric, Filling and Care Label
• Embroidered Eyes
• FSC-certified hang tags

12 recycled plastic bottles were kept out of landfills, waterways, and oceans to make this Eco Buddy Hand Puppet.

The set includes a solid timber puppet stand that has the capacity to hold 25 puppets. The stand measures 95cm high and is easily accessible to young children.

13 Eco Buddy puppets are included featuring a mix of Australian native animals and birds The mix of puppets will depend on availability at the time of purchase.