Wooden Jack & the Beanstalk Figures

Bring the adventure of Jack and the Beanstalk to life with this beautifully made Wooden Jack & the Beanstalk Figures set. Children will love using these solid, tactile characters to retell the story or invent their own imaginative tales. Perfect for hands-on, child-led play, the set includes well-known characters that fit neatly in small hands, making them ideal for early years settings. Storytelling with physical resources helps to reinforce narrative structure, promote rich vocabulary and encourage imaginative exploration. These figures are designed for long-lasting classroom use and are a wonderful addition to literacy corners or small world environments. œThese wooden characters look like they will last forever and are just the right size for little hands, says Melanie Tavenner, Teach Primary Review.

Educational benefits

• Builds narrative comprehension and sequencing ability.
• Encourages imaginative storytelling and language use.
• Develops confidence in oral expression and role-play.
• Enhances fine motor coordination through interactive play.

Classroom ideas

• Retell the tale: Use the figures to act out key scenes.
• Character swap: What if another fairy tale character climbed the beanstalk?
• Moral discussion: Talk about choices Jack made-good or bad?
• Small world play: Create a miniature beanstalk scene using art and natural materials.

Information

• Ages: 3+ years
• Includes multiple solid wooden figures