Ginger is a year-round bestselling hand puppet from The Puppet Company's ECO Sockettes range, made from 99% recycled materials. Measuring 38cm tall with bright green fabric, contrasting orange fur, and a large, friendly embroidered face, Ginger features a built-in squeaker in the tongue and a wide, expressive mouth. Suitable for children aged 18 months and above, Ginger is a vivid and versatile tool for imaginative play, storytelling, and communication development.

How Ginger helps with communication and learning

For children with dyslexia, speech and language difficulties, or other learning differences, puppets offer a low-pressure route into spoken language. When a child speaks through or to a puppet, the anxiety of direct communication reduces, making it easier to practise words, sentences, and ideas. Ginger's bright, expressive design draws children in naturally, and the large embroidered face gives children a clear focal point during interaction, which can be particularly helpful for children who benefit from reduced visual complexity in their learning environment.

The wide mouth and built-in squeaker actively encourage voice play, sound exploration, and expressive language, supporting phonological awareness and confidence in speaking. As a confirmed bestseller in the range, Ginger has a proven track record of engaging children and adults across a wide variety of settings.

Why Ginger works well in schools and early years settings

• Proven pupil appeal: As a year-round bestseller in the ECO Sockettes range, Ginger has demonstrated consistent appeal with children across age groups and settings, making him a reliable choice for SENCO and classroom budgets.
• Supports open-ended imaginative play: Ginger's character is not tied to a specific role or theme, giving practitioners maximum flexibility to use him across storytelling, circle time, emotional literacy, and intervention sessions without the need for additional props or context.
• Reduces communication anxiety: Puppets create a safe distance between the child and the conversation, making participation feel more accessible for reluctant speakers and children who find direct communication difficult.
• Outstanding eco credentials: Made from 99% recycled materials, Ginger is one of the most sustainably produced puppets in the ECO Sockettes range, making him a strong choice for schools and settings with environmental procurement policies.
• Suitable across EYFS, KS1, and SEND settings: With an age range starting from 18 months, Ginger works across Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1, and older SEND support groups where puppet-based activities remain a valued intervention tool.

At home

Ginger is equally at home on a kitchen table as he is in a classroom or therapy room. Parents supporting children with dyslexia or communication difficulties will find that a puppet as engaging as Ginger can take the pressure off reading aloud, sound practice, and storytelling activities considerably. The squeaker consistently proves popular with younger children and tends to get hesitant talkers joining in quickly.

Why puppets support children with learning differences

Research and classroom experience consistently show that puppets reduce anxiety around speaking and reading tasks. For children with dyslexia, the cognitive demands of reading aloud or retelling a story can feel overwhelming. When a puppet mediates the activity, children typically find it easier to engage, take turns, and experiment with language without the fear of getting things wrong. Speech and language therapists regularly incorporate puppets into structured intervention sessions, and Ginger's strong visual appeal and 99% recycled construction make him a practical, responsible choice for settings that use puppets frequently.

Ready to add Ginger to your setting?

Ginger the ECO Sockettes hand puppet is available now at The Dyslexia Shop. If you are buying for a school, nursery, or organisation and would like to discuss a bulk order, please contact the team directly.

• Made from 99% recycled materials: One of the most sustainably produced puppets in The Puppet Company's ECO Sockettes range, supporting environmentally responsible purchasing for schools and families.
• Year-round bestseller: Confirmed as a bestselling character in the ECO Sockettes collection, with consistent appeal across children and adults of all ages.
• Built-in tongue squeaker: Encourages interactive play and draws children into vocal and communication activities naturally.
• Wide expressive mouth: Supports voice exploration, sound play, and storytelling, making Ginger a practical tool for speech and language work.
• Striking monster design: Bright green fabric with contrasting orange fur and a large, friendly embroidered face - bold and immediately engaging in group and one-to-one settings.
• Dimensions: Height 38cm x Width 14cm x Length 13cm.
• Materials: 99% recycled knitted textile fabric.
• Age suitability: Suitable for children aged 18 months and above; appropriate for adults in professional and therapeutic settings.
• What's included: 1 x Ginger ECO Sockettes hand puppet.
• Brand: The Puppet Company
• SKU/MPN: PC007025

• What is the Ginger ECO Sockettes puppet?
  Ginger ECO Sockettes is a 38cm hand puppet from The Puppet Company, made from 99% recycled materials and a year-round bestseller in the range. He features bright green fabric, contrasting orange fur, a large friendly embroidered face, and a built-in tongue squeaker, and is suitable for children aged 18 months and above.
• How does the Ginger puppet help children with dyslexia or communication difficulties?
  The Ginger ECO Sockettes puppet helps children with dyslexia and communication difficulties by lowering the anxiety around direct speaking. His open-ended monster character gives practitioners flexibility to use him across storytelling, emotional literacy, and language intervention sessions. The wide mouth and squeaker make voice and sound exploration engaging rather than stressful.
• What age is the Ginger ECO Sockettes puppet suitable for?
  The Ginger ECO Sockettes puppet is suitable for children aged 18 months and above. He is used by early years practitioners, Key Stage 1 teachers, and SEND support staff, and is equally appropriate for adults in therapeutic and professional settings.
• Is the Ginger puppet suitable for classroom or school use?
  Yes, the Ginger ECO Sockettes puppet is well suited to classroom use. His open-ended character makes him flexible across circle time, storytelling, literacy interventions, emotional literacy sessions, and speech and language support, without requiring specific props or themed materials.
• Is the Ginger ECO Sockettes puppet eco-friendly?
  Yes, Ginger is made from 99% recycled materials, making him one of the most sustainably produced puppets in The Puppet Company's ECO Sockettes range. He is an excellent choice for schools and settings with environmental or sustainable procurement policies.
• Can the Ginger puppet be used in speech and language therapy?
  Yes, hand puppets including the Ginger ECO Sockettes are widely used by speech and language therapists and SENCOs to support children with communication difficulties. Puppets reduce the anxiety of direct speaking, making it easier for children to practise vocabulary, expressive language, and conversational turn-taking in a relaxed and enjoyable setting.
• How big is the Ginger ECO Sockettes puppet?
  Ginger measures 38cm in height, 14cm in width, and 13cm in length. This size makes him comfortable to fit over an adult hand and visible enough for group storytelling and classroom activities.
• Does the Ginger ECO Sockettes puppet have a squeaker?
  Yes, Ginger has a built-in squeaker in his tongue. The squeaker is particularly effective at engaging younger children and drawing reluctant speakers into vocal play and interactive communication activities.