Animal Hand Puppets

Animal Hand Puppets – Storytelling, Language & Inclusive Play

Bring stories to life and spark creativity with our Animal Hand Puppets, a versatile resource for imaginative play, storytelling, and group activities. Featuring a variety of friendly animals, these soft puppets invite children to engage in expressive play while developing communication, empathy, and social confidence.

Supporting EYLF Outcomes:

• Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity – Puppets encourage children to express themselves, explore emotions, and develop self-confidence in a safe, playful way.

• Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world – Storytelling with puppets helps children understand relationships, empathy, and cooperation by acting out familiar and imagined scenarios.

• Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing – Using puppets in play supports emotional regulation, helping children express feelings and build resilience.

• Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators – Puppets encourage rich language development, listening, and turn-taking, as children use dialogue, songs, and storytelling.

Inclusion Benefits:

• Accessible for all learners: Puppets provide an alternative communication tool, particularly for children who may be shy, non-verbal, or developing English as an additional language.

• Promotes diversity of voices: Through role play, all children can share their perspectives and be active participants in group storytelling.

• Supports social connection: Puppets can bridge peer interactions, reducing barriers and fostering inclusive group play.

Educational Value:

More than just toys, these Animal Hand Puppets are tools for building inclusive, language-rich environments. Whether used during group story time, role play, or free play, puppets encourage creativity, emotional intelligence, and social connection, making them an essential resource in every early learning setting