African Family and Friends Finger Puppets -10pc

African Family and Friends Finger Puppets - 10 Pieces

The African Family and Friends Finger Puppets set is a beautifully designed collection of 10 finger puppets, representing diverse African family members and friends. Each puppet is carefully crafted with detailed embroidery, vibrant colours, and unique cultural attire, making them an excellent resource for storytelling, role-playing, and discussions on diversity and inclusivity.

These puppets are small and easy to handle, making them ideal for young learners developing fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. They encourage expressive language, creativity, and social-emotional learning as children engage in imaginative play and cultural exploration. The velcro backing allows them to be used on felt boards for group storytelling activities, making them a versatile tool for classrooms, early learning centres, and home use.

Educational Benefits

• Cultural Awareness & Inclusivity - Helps children explore African family structures, traditions, and cultural attire.
• Language & Communication Development - Encourages storytelling, expressive language, and dialogue creation.
• Social & Emotional Learning - Fosters empathy, identity exploration, and respect for diversity.
• Fine Motor & Hand Coordination - Supports dexterity and movement control while manipulating small puppets.

Classroom Ideas

• Cultural Storytelling Activity - Use the puppets to act out traditional African folktales or daily family life scenarios.
• Diversity & Identity Discussions - Encourage children to talk about different family structures and cultural traditions.
• Role-Playing & Language Learning - Use the puppets for introducing greetings, words, or phrases in different African languages.
• Felt Board Group Storytelling - Attach puppets to a felt board for collaborative storytelling and discussions.

Specifications & Details

• Ages: Suitable for children aged 3+ years.
• Contents: 10 soft fabric finger puppets representing diverse African family members and friends.
• Material: Durable, embroidered fabric with velcro backing for felt board use.
• Tallest Puppet Size: Measures 11cm high.
• Learning Focus: Cultural appreciation, language development, social-emotional learning, and fine motor skills.