Included:  MTC-423, MTC-421

Bring stories to life while celebrating diversity, inclusion, and social-emotional learning with this engaging set of 8 full-bodied hand puppets. Designed to represent a variety of cultures and family roles, these soft, friendly puppets encourage children to explore different perspectives through imaginative play, storytelling, and group discussions.

Each puppet features bright, colorful clothing, soft yarn hair, and cheerful embroidered facial expressions that capture children's attention and inspire meaningful interactions. Sized perfectly for both adult and child hands, these durable puppets are ideal for circle time, literacy activities, dramatic play centers, and social-emotional learning lessons.

Young learners will enjoy creating their own stories, acting out real-life situations, and developing communication skills while gaining a deeper understanding of diversity, empathy, and community. Whether used in the classroom, childcare center, or home, these puppets provide endless opportunities for creative expression and collaborative learning.

Features:

• Set of 8 diverse full-bodied hand puppets
• Bright, attractive clothing and soft yarn hair
• Friendly embroidered facial features
• Durable construction for everyday classroom use
• Encourages storytelling, role-playing, and social interaction
• Supports language development, cultural awareness, and emotional growth
• Surface washable for easy care
• Clothing fabrics may vary
• Ages 19 months and up

Learning Benefits:

• Builds vocabulary and communication skills
• Encourages empathy and understanding of others
• Promotes imaginative and cooperative play
• Supports social-emotional development
• Introduces concepts of diversity, family, and community

Create a welcoming environment where every child can see themselves represented while developing important social and language skills through interactive puppet play.