Grasshopper Garden Friends Glove Puppet | Soft Velour Hand Puppet
Bring a touch of nature-inspired fun to your classroom with the Grasshopper Garden Friends Glove Puppet—an engaging and versatile teaching tool designed to support early childhood development. Perfect for group storytelling, circle time, or dramatic play, this cheerful green grasshopper helps spark imagination and encourages oral language growth in young learners. Whether it’s acting out parts of a favorite book or participating in puppet shows, this puppet invites children to express themselves in a playful, low-pressure setting.
Crafted from ultra-soft, stretchy velour, the glove puppet fits comfortably on both adult and child hands, making it easy to switch between educator-led and student-led performances. The friendly grasshopper character serves as a wonderful visual and tactile aid that captures attention and inspires interactive learning. It’s an ideal resource for supporting literacy skills, vocabulary development, and social-emotional growth through engaging, hands-on experiences.
At 9 inches tall, the puppet is perfectly sized for small hands but still large enough to be clearly seen during group activities. Its surface-washable design ensures easy cleanup after classroom use. Add this adorable grasshopper to your collection of storytelling props or dramatic play accessories and watch your students’ confidence and creativity blossom. Suitable for all ages and an excellent addition to any early education setting.
- Encourages Oral Language Development: The Grasshopper Garden Friends Glove Puppet helps young learners build vocabulary and communication skills through storytelling, circle time, and dramatic play.
- Designed for All Ages: At 9 inches tall, the puppet is perfectly sized for small hands but easily visible in group settings—making it ideal for both child-led and educator-led performances.
- Soft & Stretchy Fit: Made from ultra-soft, stretchy velour, the glove puppet fits comfortably on adult and child hands, allowing for flexible, interactive classroom use.
- Supports Literacy & Social-Emotional Growth: This cheerful grasshopper character encourages creative expression, making it a valuable tool for teaching reading readiness, listening, empathy, and cooperation.
- Durable & Easy to Clean: Surface-washable for easy maintenance, this puppet is a practical and engaging addition to any early education classroom, speech therapy session, or library storytime.
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