There Was an Old Lady Doll Accessories

Extend the storytelling fun with the There Was an Old Lady Doll Accessories set - a delightful collection of soft animal props designed to accompany the classic rhyme, There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly. This set includes a selection of animals that the Old Lady famously swallows - typically a fly, spider, bird, cat, dog, goat, cow and horse - crafted in soft, plush fabric and sized perfectly to fit inside the accompanying Old Lady doll (sold separately). These colourful, tactile animals help bring the rhyme to life, enabling children to act out the cumulative tale as they insert each animal into the doll's mouth in rhyme order. Perfect for small hands, each prop supports multisensory storytelling and encourages active engagement during literacy sessions. Teachers and parents can use the accessories to reinforce sequencing, rhyme, retelling and oral language skills, while adding a fun, interactive element to reading time. This resource is ideal for early years and primary literacy classrooms, as well as speech and language activities.

Educational Benefits

• Enhances comprehension and recall through hands-on sequencing
• Supports phonological awareness with repetition and rhyme
• Builds vocabulary and understanding of animal names and characteristics
• Encourages oral storytelling and imaginative play

Classroom Ideas

• Use with the Old Lady doll during shared reading of the rhyme
• Set up a retelling station with the book and accessories for independent play
• Create a sequencing activity where students place the animals in order
• Use for vocabulary-building by describing each animal's features and actions

Safety & Information

• Suitable for ages 3+
• Each accessory approx. 5-10 cm in size
• Made from soft, non-toxic fabric materials
• Use under adult supervision; contains small parts