{"product_id":"witch-with-cat-companion","title":"Witch with Cat Companion","description":"\u003cp\u003eInvite a little moonlit magic into your room with this delightful Witch with Cat Companion set. The gentle witch, dressed in a starry cloak and pointed hat, stands beside her loyal black cat, ready for evening strolls, potion mixing and storybook adventures. Crafted from soft felt with embroidered details, this pair is ideal for small-world play, storytelling baskets and dramatic play corners. Children can decide where the witch and cat will travel, what spells they might cast and who they will meet along the way, supporting imaginative, language-rich play that links beautifully to early literacy and social learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds oral language skills as children describe the characters, their feelings and the events of each story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports narrative understanding as children create beginnings, problems and resolutions in their play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages creativity and symbolic thinking when the figures represent ideas, roles or book characters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelops fine motor coordination through careful positioning, moving and arranging the figures and props.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassroom \u0026amp; play activity ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the witch and cat to a story basket with picture books about magic and friendship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the pair as a talking piece during group time, inviting each child to add a sentence to a shared tale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a \"night-time village\"  small-world scene with fabric, blocks and natural materials for the witch to explore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace drawing and writing materials nearby so children can design potions, maps or invitations to a magic gathering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Felt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWitch measurements: 9(L) x 14.5(H) x 4(W) cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCat measurements: 6(L) x 6(H) x 3(W) cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42939022999665,"sku":"PAP1046","price":39.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/pap1046_witch-with-cat-companion_v1_1.jpg?v=1768792102","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/witch-with-cat-companion","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}