Schleich - Hen

The Schleich Hen figurine is a beautifully hand-painted and highly detailed replica of a farmyard hen. Hens can lay between 250-300 eggs per year, with each egg being unique in size and colour, ranging from white to light or dark brown. This figurine is perfect for role-play, storytelling, and educational activities that introduce children to farm life.

Educational Benefits:

• Encourages imaginative play: Inspires farmyard role-play and storytelling.
• Develops fine motor skills: Engages children in hands-on exploration.
• Teaches farm animal knowledge: Helps children learn about egg-laying and hen behaviour.

Classroom Ideas:

• Egg Sorting Activity: Discuss the different sizes and colours of eggs and sort them accordingly.
• Farmyard Role-Play: Set up a pretend farm where children can care for animals.
• Observation & Discussion: Talk about how hens use their feet to search for food.

Fun Fact: Chickens use their feet to scrape the floor while searching for grains, worms, and insects!

Age Recommendation: 3+ years